What's New for 1999 Pontiac Montana
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1999
The entire line gets a name change this year, from Trans Sport to Montana (the name pulled from '98's sporty trim package). Regular-wheelbase models come with one or two sliding doors, while extended wheelbase vans get two only with a right-side power-sliding door option. Side-impact airbags are standard, as are 15-inch 215-70R white-letter puncture sealant tires. New two-tone paint jobs are available and four new exterior colors are offered, as are options for front-row leather seats and an overhead video system. Better still, a special sport performance package adds cast-aluminum wheels, traction control and a specially tuned sport suspension for soccer dads (and moms) who are sport sedan wanna-bes. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1999 Pontiac Montana Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Fuel Injectors. Another occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Vent Control Solenoid. Problems with the EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid can cause the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $59.95 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The estimated cost to replace the EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid is estimated at $26.69 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Problems with the Transmission PCS are identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. The cost to replace the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Pack Assembly. The cost to replace the ABS Motor Pack Assembly is estimated at $285.86 for parts and $123.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly. The cost to adjust the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly is estimated at $78 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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4 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Pontiac Montana
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