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1999 Pontiac Montana: complete transmission failure

6 of the 235 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Montana describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

  • 2006
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2000
    4
  • 1999
    6
  • 1998
    2

What owners say

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 56,500 miles · AL

At roughly 2k miles, the transmission was replaced. Then again at 28k miles, another replacement. Both were covered under warranty, but I tried to get the local dealer and gm to buy it back since it was untrustworthy for my family. The most my threats could do was get an extended 60k/$0 deductable warranty out of gm. Then at 56.5k miles, the intake manifold gasket problem got me. This also resulted in a water pump replacement.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Complete transmission failure replacement cost $2600. This was caused by an internal radiator failure, which transmission fluid into the engine coolant, destroying engine gaskets and requiring $1700 in engine repairs. That's $4300 in one month, on a four year old vehicle. Note the number of transmission problems reported on this vehicle. Why no recall? Dt

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Purchaused used (6 months old) have now owned auto for 2 years. At 38000 miles transmission starting shifting harsh at times, had to replace transmission. Engine has started acting as if it is going to stall for no apparent reason. Radio has been replaced 3-4 time, due to garbbled display. Most recently however, I had door locks repaired, and was told that the wires to the locks were damaged due to the water intrusion caused by the air conditioning leak into the auto instead of outside the auto.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Vehicle has been in dealer's repair shop over 6 times for transmission. Dealer replaced transmission, and vehicle jumps and jerks.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The transmission failed. Yh

Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Montana transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1999 Pontiac Montana?

6 of 235 owner complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Montana (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Pontiac Montana?

There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1999 Pontiac Montana

Airbag light 17Overheating 16Engine failure 10Door locks 8Stalling 8Seat belt 7Wipers 7ABS 6No deployment 5

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