1999 Pontiac Montana transmission problems

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Airbags, Transmission · 96,700 miles · IN

Airbag light came on and transmission shift lever moves but does not engage transmission.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Transmission · 12,700 miles · CA

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 pontiac montana. The contact stated that on the passenger's side of the vehicle the bracket , big steel bar - universal joint, which holds the axle in place broke right in the center, and the wheel went right under the bumper and almost flipped the vehicle over. Universal joint sheared off, letting the axle rip through harness sensor hub, steel brake line, shocks, muffler, rubber insulators, and the rear coil springs were found on the ground. The contact was pulling out of a school parking lot driving 2 MPH and in the middle of a turn when this happened. The contact has pictures of the incident. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer ,and the manufacturer denied any responsibility. The current and failure mileage were both 12700.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · MI

Consumer complained about a transmission problem. When changing gears transmission had a hard shift. When starting from one gear to another there was a winding noise that could be heard when the vehicle was in motion. *ak consumer felt there should be a recall on vehicle.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Transmission · NY

1999 pontiac montanna minivan. The transmission repeatedly slams / hammers into gear. Resolution is to stop van and restart vehicle, most times this stops it untill it starts acting up again. This can happen 7 times in a 50 mile trip or only once. This is dangerous to have to stop in heavy traffic to do this. The power door is also a problem. Will not shut properly, have to close 3 times before it will finally close.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · NJ

Intermittently transmission will shift very rough and hard, and transmission emits a whining noise. Once it starts, it continues until the vehicle is turned off and resets. It appears to be happening when the temperature of the vehicle increases to about 210, but it's not consistent. Also had intake manifold gaskets replaces for $700.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MI

While driving transmission does not shift properly in cold weather. Transmission was replaced three times; however, the problem recurred.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · WI

While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle transmission would shift gears without warning. This would cause a distraction to the consumer. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · WI

Intake manifold gasket leak. Needed replacement after loss of coolant into oil. Evedently a common defect. $700. Transmission problems at 24k miles. Dealer fixed. At 79k miles needed replacement for $3300.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · UN

Engine. Poor gasket/coolant design allowed coolant to leak into engine causing cam bearings to sieze causing my cam shaft to break. Vehicle is still 1,500km away at a dealership who is currently replacing with new engine. My cost= engine+labour+extra week holiday for being stranded+plane ticket to return home {and to fly back to pick it up once everything is repaired} I checked the internet on a hunch and was absolutly amazed at the extreamly high amound of people having the same problem. The smacks of a bad design/ insufficient testing/ and cover-up on gm's part even with their bullitens for this available on the internet.

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