1999 Pontiac Montana brakes problems

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 178,280 miles · CA

First the driver's side window stopped working, then the tail lights just went out on the 99 pontiac montana. They were just working and then on my way home they just stopped working. I replaced all bulbs and they still aren't working. Went to see a technician and he says it is an electrical problem. After that the radio display flickers in and out when the brake is pushed on. I've searched to see if I could find an answer as to why this happened and there are many websites with the same complaints as I have stated here with the same problems.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Brakes · IA

While driving at any speed ABS light appeared on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and dealer sis not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Brakes · LA

On march 27, 2004 my wife noticed the brake pedal feeling stiff on our 1999 pontiac montana. The following day the "brake", "ABS" & "tcs" lights came one. I checked all the brake shoes, calipers etc and found them to be in good order. After having a diagnostic conducted it was explained the ABS and brake modules had failed. I am concerned with these two systems failing simultaneously.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 124,000 miles · UN

Heat & engine low coolant light on;heater blower inop at some speeds(replace intake gasket and blower fan resistor paint paint bubbled on hood transmission harsh shifting (faulty pressure control solenoid) wheel noise in bearing (replace wheel hub assembly) brakes a.b.s light always comes on(loose wires;disconnected wire faulty sensor)ongoing problem not fixed(rear wiper motor;passenger mirror keeps shifting;no heat control in position half window half floor

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 35,000 miles · FL

Engine: intake manifold gasket leaking. I followed thru with a complaint to the bbb and to pontiac's 800 number. I was told I needed to have the van diagnosed at a gm dealer before anything could be done by pontiac. My dealer quality pontiac in cocoa, florida looked at the van and agreed the intake manifold gasket was leaking (november 2002). Quality informed me it would be about $500 to repair. A phone call to pontiac's 800 # put pressure on the dealer and they performed the work for $100 plus extra for a coolant flush. The total was around $180. Supposedly the work came with a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. I think the van had 58000 miles on it when this work was performed. Looking back I have a feeling it started leaking earlier. Today we have 70500 miles on the van and the check engine light is coming on. The codes indicate that engine cylinder 5 is misfiring. We had new spark plugs put in and will now try new spark plug wires. If that doesn't fix it then we may need to put in new fuel injectors. My complaints to date with this vehicles are: 1. Original tires wore out at 24000 miles $500 2. Battery died in the first two years. $0 3. Drivers side seat belt retractor failed $ 156 - airbag light came on. 4. Intake manifold gasket failed $180 5. Sliding power door module failed 4 times. $0 6. Front brakes drums warped at ~35000 miles $250. Front rotors cut and pads replaced. 7. Windshield buzzed from the day we bought it (2 years) and took us threatening the lemon law to get it fixed.

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Brakes · 51,224 miles · OH

While driving, the master cylinder failed. When brakes were applied, the pedal went all the way to the floor causing extended stopping distance. The dealership replaced the master cylinder. Mr

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Airbags, Body · FL

Driver's seat belt pretensioner failed causing the air bag light to stay on, the drivers side air bag also came out of the seat. Nlm

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Brakes · TN · crash · 3 injuries

While driving down a hill approximately 45 MPH brake pedal unexpectedly fell to the floor, and driver was unable to activate brake system. Vehicle went through a red light and caused a crash. Three people were injuried; 2 people in pontiac, montana received restraint related chest injuries, and 1 person in another vehicle was hospitalized with unknown injuries. Vehicle has not been examined to determine cause of the brake problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

I writing to express dissatisfaction 2 major component failures occurred on a vehicle with less than 50,000 miles. The intake leak appears to be a known problem - buyer beware. I can understand disc pad wear, but not major brake system replacement/repair. The mechanic also noted excessive lifter noise; I fear this observation will lead to more major repair work. The dealer has been responsive. My complaint is intended for the manufacturere and other consumers. I will not be a good referral for prospective minivan owners - essentially my entire social base fits the demographic for minivan buyers.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · VA

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