1998 PONTIAC MONTANA
3 recalls — 62 complaints — 29 TSBs
04V597000 Dec 22, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequence
IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT ... Read more
01V264000 Aug 21, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SI... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOU... Read more
01V067000 Mar 8, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE... Read more
Consequence
AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CON... Read more
Complaint Statistics
62 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
ENGINE
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Feb 18, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS OR WHEN DECELERATING. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE WITHOUT IT OCCURRING IN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Feb 18, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS OR WHEN DECELERATING. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE WITHOUT IT OCCURRING IN... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2014
THE ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF WHILE STARTING TO TURN A CORNER. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKS, BUT THE CAR JUST ROLLED ON. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED KEY IT STARTED AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE PREVIOUS OWNER, WHEN CONTACTED, SAID, JUST RESTART THE CAR! DOES TH... Read more
STEERING
Mar 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2014
THE ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF WHILE STARTING TO TURN A CORNER. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKS, BUT THE CAR JUST ROLLED ON. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED KEY IT STARTED AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE PREVIOUS OWNER, WHEN CONTACTED, SAID, JUST RESTART THE CAR! DOES TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2014
THE ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF WHILE STARTING TO TURN A CORNER. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKS, BUT THE CAR JUST ROLLED ON. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED KEY IT STARTED AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE PREVIOUS OWNER, WHEN CONTACTED, SAID, JUST RESTART THE CAR! DOES TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 1, 2013
Incident date: Aug 21, 2009
WHILE DRIVING AT REDUCED SPEED THROUGH URBAN AREAS, THE VEHICLE WILL INCREASE RPMS AS IF THE ACCELERATOR IS BEING DEPRESSED, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT A CONSTANT SPEED WITH NO PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR. IT IS UNSETTLING, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY, ONLY MANUALLY. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND COULD ONLY BE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH FORCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 10, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY, ONLY MANUALLY. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND COULD ONLY BE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH FORCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 22, 2010
Incident date: May 3, 2010
1998 PONTIAC MONTANA,LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE MEDIAN BARRIER *BF OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0246-90. *JB
Crash
STEERING
Mar 11, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
I HAVE A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT-MONTANA! THE DEALER INDICATES IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OF THE 02V28600. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PROBLEM PART AND IT IS OBVIOUS GM KNEW AND... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 11, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
I HAVE A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT-MONTANA! THE DEALER INDICATES IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OF THE 02V28600. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PROBLEM PART AND IT IS OBVIOUS GM KNEW AND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 13, 2009
I NOTICED I HAVE BEEN USING A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE IN THE VAN BUT NO LEAKS UNDER IT. I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT AND TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY TOLD ME MY HEAD GASKETS ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER HE SAID I NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR TOO! I HAVE BEEN L... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 16, 2004
Incident date: Mar 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON MARCH 16,2004 I HIT BLACK ICE IN THE ROAD,WENT OFF THE ROAD, ROLLED OVER AND BOTH FRONT DOORS CAME OPEN BY THEMSELVES AND I SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY THAT I AM STILL RECOVERING FROM DUE TO THE DOORS OPENING. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ALOT MORE SEROIUS BECAUSE DURING ROLLOVER I FELT MY LEGS G... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 3, 2004
WHILE PARKED PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 26, 2004
A YEAR AGO,I PUCHASED A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA TRANSPORT VAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 58,000 MILES ON IT. I AM A CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC WITH OVER 10 YRS OF EXPERIENCE. SO, I AM AWARE OF POTENTIONAL PROBLEMS WITH USED VEHICLES. I DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE UNTIL 3 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
CURRENTLY RUNNING, BUT NOT FOR LONG. LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON LIFTERS CLANGING. 75,000 MILE NOW..... RUNNING LIKE CRAP. I SEE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS MATTER WITH MAJOR ENGINE REPAIRS. $$$$$$ WHEN IS GM GOING TO RECALL???????
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
INTAKE GASKET FAILED ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO OIL.68638 MILES VALVE LIFTER KNOCKING.74809 MILES STALLING OF ENGINE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING AND STEERING. DESTRUCTION OF ENGINE.75110 MILES FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT. ENGINE THROWN INTO GARBAGE
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WE PURCHASED THE 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA IN MARCH 1998. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE HAVE HAD THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SOCKET REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO MALFUNCTION. IN OCTOBER 2002, WE TOOK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FOR PROBLEMS NOTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET AGAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WE PURCHASED THE 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA IN MARCH 1998. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE HAVE HAD THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SOCKET REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO MALFUNCTION. IN OCTOBER 2002, WE TOOK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FOR PROBLEMS NOTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET AGAI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WE PURCHASED THE 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA IN MARCH 1998. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE HAVE HAD THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SOCKET REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO MALFUNCTION. IN OCTOBER 2002, WE TOOK THE AUTOMOBILE IN FOR PROBLEMS NOTED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET AGAI... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT POWER WINDOWS. THE RIGHT POWER WINDOW STARTED STICKING HALF WAY UP. IT WAS REPAIRED AT 36,000 52,000 AND 80,000 MILES. THE SYMPTOMS WERE ALWAYS THE SAME EXCEPT AT 80,000 THE WINDOW STUCK DOWN (DURING A VERY RAINY WEEKEND). IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 18, 2003
ON JULY 18, 2003 WE TOOK OUR 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA (58,000 MILES) TO DOMAILLE BUICK-MAZDA-MITSUBISHI IN ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA FOR A 3,000-MILE OIL CHANGE PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR OUR SUMMER VACATION. ON THAT DAY THE MECHANIC INFORMED US ABOUT EVIDENCE OF A LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AND THE NEED F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2004
Incident date: Feb 4, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ALONG HWY 101 THE OVERHEAT LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE TEMPERATURE GAGE JUMPED TO OVER THE LIMIT. WE PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOT HOT. HOWEVER, THE GAGE WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE THE CHUG AND HAVE VERY LITTLE DRIVE UNTIL 15 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 21, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 98001 MILES. LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 29, 2003
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON OUR MONTANA FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $2500. I WAS DIRECTED TO THIS SITE AND SEE NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON VARIOUS MODEL YEAR MONTANA/TRANSSPORTS. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THESE? THIS VEHICLE WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Jul 18, 2003
ON JULY 18, 2003 WE TOOK OUR 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA (58,000 MILES) TO DOMAILLE BUICK-MAZDA-MITSUBISHI IN ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA FOR A 3,000-MILE OIL CHANGE PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR OUR SUMMER VACATION. ON THAT DAY THE MECHANIC INFORMED US ABOUT EVIDENCE OF A LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AND THE NEED F... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 23, 2003
THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CONTINUES TO OPEN AND CLOSE. WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, THE DOORS STOP OPENING AND CLOSING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IN FOR THE DOORS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, THE OVERRIDE BUTT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2003
Incident date: Jul 12, 2003
CAR STALLING AT ANY SPEED. CAR STALLED,ENGINE DESTROYED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 15, 2003
Incident date: May 8, 2003
1998 MONTANA VAN WOULDN'T CRANK AT WORK, THEN WAITED AND IT CRANKED. SECOND TIME IT STOPPED IN ROAD, THEN CRANKED UP. LATER TRIED TO CRANK AND IT WOULDN'T. HAD TO TOW VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHO STATED THAT WIRES WERE CORRODED THAT AFFECTED SENSORS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 20, 2003
Incident date: Jan 18, 2003
BOTH HEADLAMP LENS FELL OFF THE REFLECTORS, THEN BULBS BURNT OUT DUE TO SNOW CONTACTING BULBS.DEALER SAYS ITS A COMON PROPLEM BUT PONTIAC WILL NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 10, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jul 3, 2002
SPORT MODEL. HEADLIGHT LENS POPPED OFF. MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY 50% DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE. *TT
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ON PONTIAC MONTANA LEAKED OF FLUID PER HAGGERTY PONTIAC TECH.*AK
SUSPENSION
Jun 26, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2002
VEHICLE SHAKES AT ANY SPEED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Jun 4, 2002
VEHICLE CAN BE PUT INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 3, 2002
RECALL 01V264000; UPON BEING A PART OF A RECALL CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. DOOR CONTINUOUSLY OPENS, AND LOCKS DO NOT LOCK. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 26, 2002
Incident date: Jan 19, 2002
FUEL LINE DISCONNECTED BY THE FUEL FILTER. QUICK CONNECTION FAILED.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 1, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON A SNOWY DAY, MOISTURE GOT INTO SEAL AROUND LENS ON HEADLIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS HAD BAD SEALS AROUND THEM, THE SNOW GOT IN BETWEEN THE LENS AND THE SEAL AND BURNED BOTH HEADLIGHTS OUT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 24, 2002
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE HAS BLOWN A HEAD GASKET AT 50,000 MILES WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE OR ACCIDENT AND I THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A GM SEVICE CENTER APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 18 MOS FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS OR DEFECTS AND I FEEL LIKE IM DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO E... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 11, 2002
ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR WILL OPEN AND SHUT ON ITS OWN, SENSOR ON DOOR DOES NOT WORK WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE DOOR.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF WITHIN SIX MONTHS APART WHILE DRIVING; DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 10, 2000
THE CENTER SEATBELT IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS PULLS OUT, THEN LOCKS. YOU CANNOT RELEASE IT TO GET MORE SLACK. THE DEALER WAS TOLD ABOUT IT BUT SAYS IT WORKS LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE A YOUNG CHILD COULD NOT RELEASE THE BELT; IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT REQUIRING IMMED... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2001
OCCURRENCE HAPPENED DURING A HALE STORM. WHILE MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING TO THE DOCTORS OFFFICE ON A BUSY 8-LANE HIGHWAY , IT BEGAN TO RAIN AND HALE. WHEN MY WIFE TURNED ON THE WIPERS , THE WIPER ARMS ROSE BUT WERE NOT SYNCRONIZED. THE RESULTS WERE THAT THE ARMS COLLIDED WITH ONE ANOTHE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Jan 30, 2001
Incident date: Jan 29, 2001
BOTH CLIPS ON INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS ARE BROKEN. *AK
TIRES
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
98 PONTAIC TWIN SPORT; BOTH TIRES ARE MAKING A THUMPING NOISE, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THAT TIRE COULD FALL APART. COINSUMER FELT UNSAFE WITH TIRES. TIRE SIZE P215/70R15 AND DOT # ACM3CL13700 AND ACM3CL1118. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE SAFETY HARNESS LATCHING MECHANISM ON LEFT AND CENTER INDIVIDUAL BUCKET SEATS IN THE MIDDLE ROW (IMMEDIATELY BEHIND DRIVER). THE CENTER SEAT FAILURE WAS RECORDED WITH THE CENTER SEAT MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE POSITION. THE FAILURE MODE IS THAT THE 3-POINT HARNES... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 5, 2000
RADIO FAILED. YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 2000
THE BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED. YH
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA
29 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
010844005A
Oct 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
3136
Jan 1, 2004
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY. *TC
01933
Jan 1, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP. *TT
01854
Jan 1, 2004
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *MR
01507
Jan 1, 2004
150000 SEAT BELTS
SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE. SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT
030232049
Nov 1, 2003
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
57
Jul 1, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT
020867006B
Mar 1, 2003
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ROOF PERFORATION. *TT
020864006A
Dec 1, 2002
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ROOF PERFORATION. *TT
020858005
Jun 1, 2002
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT
020867006
Jun 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF. *TT
020858003
Jun 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS. *TT
050402
Apr 5, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH. *TT
040402
Apr 4, 2002
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *TT
200202
Feb 20, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH LEAKING HEADLAMPS OR LENSES FALLING OFF. *TT
070102
Jan 7, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 01013 AND 01059 POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT
141101
Nov 14, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
INFORMATION ON WIND NOISE FROM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS. *TT
190901
Sep 19, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD OR FROM THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE. *SLC
072301
Jul 23, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. *TT
130701
Jul 13, 2001
153000 SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE CHEST STRAP AND THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. *TT
181000
Oct 18, 2000
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAKY HEADLIGHTS. *TT
990604031
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
3042
Oct 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT
3571
Oct 25, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC
PONTIAC MONTANA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC MONTANA across all model years (1997–2008).
57
Total Recalls
1,455
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
98
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC MONTANA — Year by Year
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