Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Wish they made them past 2004 - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By Wart - November 15 - 10:00 am

  Wish they wouldnt stop making these.

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  Love it /HATE it - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By Number One - July 20 - 10:00 am

  We bought this new and had it dealer maintained regularly since new. First 2 years OK, then PROBLEMS. Electrical, electrical, cooling system, intake gasket, etc... We love the van when it works but became more and more afraid of what would break next. Sounds like a fairly common problem - check the messages on some of the other boards. We took a hit on our trade but dumped it to buy a NON-GM minivan. Sad and too bad - GM we must part ways. Previous Pontiac was not much better - I guess now we learned. CANNOT recommend this van unless you want to just sit in it without driving anywhere.

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  An excellent Mini Van - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By Dave10541 - June 26 - 10:00 am

  Since 9/11 we have been very aprehensive about flying as a family, so we have been driving everywhere. Two years ago we drove from NY to FL. During this 24 hour drive we well all very comfortable and delighted with the performance of the Montana. Since then we have gone back to FL, driven to MI, & MA a few times. The Van is more comfortable to drive than my family sedan. I am very happy with the product and intend to by another.

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  Watch your wallet - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By marauder - June 13 - 11:40 pm

  We have replaced the following since purchasing new in 1999: head gasket at 75K followed by 3.4L V6 engine at 125K. Intake manifold gasket failure is the likely culprit. Not through yet. Engine trouble light continues to display with replacement engine. CD player quit working at 30K. Pontiac Customer Service offered no goodwill assistance. Total cost of major repairs so far = $6K. Driving excitement = zero.

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  Engine blown at 30k - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By Dwilson - June 2 - 2:00 am

  Our beloved montana which has been a great car just blew the engine at 30k. It is older than 3 years so the warranty does not cover it.

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  A Great Visit to Montana - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By John Fielding - April 19 - 10:00 am

  After steering clear of General Motors vans, in 1999 we purchased the newly designed Montana. We have been so pleased that we just traded it for the 2002 model. We drive other vans for rental or the ones owned by our children. The Montana has the best interior room and handling. We have had no problems in 44,000 miles. We believe it is a top quality vehicle.

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  GMC 3.1L & 3.4L V6 ENGINE/INTAKE MANIFO - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By jmerc - January 25 - 2:00 am

  ENGINE DESIGN FLAW: GMC 3.1L & 3.4L V6 ENGINE/ INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET***** GASKET ALLOWS ANTIFREEZE TO GO INTO OIL CAUSING AT MINIMIUM REPLACEMENT OF GASKET. BUT GOES UNDETECTED CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO ACT LIKE GLUE THROUGH OUT YOUR ENGINE. CAUSES ENGINE FAILURE. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS DAMAGE!! GMC AWARE OF THIS FLAW. REFUSES TO HELP CUSTOMER WITH COSTS OR WARN OF PROBLEM. check for recalls and complaints. DOT auto safety hotline with U.S. dept. transportation. nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline/ GMC could warn customers and help them avoid costly bills.

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  So far-so good - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By Shangshang - December 3 - 10:00 am

  This is the first review of our (new to us) 1999 Pontiac Montana. We have a huge extended family and a total of 5 so far in ours. We are a softball/ baseball family as well and travel to tournaments. I will report our findings both good and bad as this seems to be a very solid van. By the way I am 62" @ 235lbs and I FIT IN THIS VAN! Woo-hoo..

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  worth decreases too fast - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By kim Pettus - August 2 - 2:00 am

  Overall satisfied, jsut ready for a change

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  What were they thinking? - 1999 Pontiac Montana
  By S. Brooks - July 14 - 2:03 pm

  From the beginning, we thought we were purchasing the best mini-van on the market in looks, reliability, and performance. Okay, we got the looks but what were they thinking with the realiability adn performance? We have been back to the dealership several times. No, we didnt purchase the extended warranty on the used vehicle but who would have thought we would need to with an American made vehicle? Wheres the American pride? Weve had numerous inconvenient problems such as power windows not working, electronic sliding door opening while going down the road, gas gauge not working, cup holders breaking easily, directional not working, coolant problems -- so far over $2,000 in costs plus!