NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Pontiac Montana brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Pontiac Montana Owner Comments

problem #13

Mar 172004

Montana

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Doon, IA, USA

problem #12

Jan 042002

Montana

  • miles
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.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #11

Dec 202001

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #10

Nov 202001

Montana

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Anti skid system motor was defective had to have it replaced. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated ABS fluid was not flowing into motor.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #9

Aug 162001

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling into a parking place at 1-2 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to floor. And vehicle hit the curb. Consumer then applied brakes again, this time brakes engaged. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

- Plain City, OH, USA

problem #8

Jul 122000

Montana

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to have master cylinder replaced on July 12th, 1999. Entire car was shaking and smoking badly, Dec. 06, 1999, more brake repairs. Dealer said retaining clip broke, retaining clip not on. Dec 14, had a low brake pedal, and emergency brakes would sometimes go to the floor, and sometimes they would not.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #7

May 101999

Montana

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ABS tcds and brake light appears on the dash and stays lit. When it does a fuse has blown and as a result I have no brake light. I do have running lights however. I have been to roper GM 9 times thus far and have been told that it was a loose wire by the brake pedal, a fuse has blown, the wrong size fuse was used (they replaced it), the pig tail that I installed to hook up my golf cart was faulty (I had a new one installed and they said that was all right) then they were going to install a new wiring harness (as yet I do not know if they did because it has only been a week since I picked it up and haven't talked to them yet but will call on Monday. They also installed fuses on the brake lines and all that did was not warn me that the brake lights were not working. Now that I have it back for the 9th time when I hook the trailering lights up they light up (trailer lights) without the key in the van even turned on. They evidently reinstalled this harness or fooled around with it because it worked perfectly before they got it this last time on turning, braking and running lights with the trailer. When they said they were going to install a wiring harness I took it to mean and know I am right that it was going on the van and not the pig tail. It took them 2 weeks to get the harness and they said 5 to 6 house to install it and when I got there the 8th time they decided not to install it. All in all we have been footballed around 9 times now and it still is not right. Have some of the work orders but not others because they told me they couldn't give me a copy as long as the job was open and not dfinished"?"

- Bella Vista, AR, USA

problem #6

Feb 242000

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
The problem is not of a failure type, but it is excessive noise from the rear brakes. The vehicle has been looked at three times. The vehicle is going in Friday the 25 of February for a road test with my husband and a technican. This is being done at otse

- Oneonta, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 022000

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
Premature brake wear on one side of the brakes. Dealer has replaced the rotors/ calipers, and pads several times.

- Newtown, CT, USA

problem #4

Feb 012000

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
When making a normal stop driver will hear a click, and feel brake pedal going to floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #3

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the brakes are applied pedal becomes soft, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected the brakes several times.

- Kewanee, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 132000

(reported on)

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brake system motor pack failed, causing leak which resulting in total loss of brakes. On 8-23-99, the motor pack was replaced, now the brake pedal stops 1/4 inch from floor. Dealer said it was normal.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
I am not really sure that there is a problem, so this is really more a concern and a request for information. The vehicle appears to have adequate stopping ability, however, I have found that I am able to press down the brake pedal all the way down to the floor. I find this disconcerting because I have not owned any vehicle that displayed this behavior unless it had a problem (I.e. air in the brake lines, leaks, broken master cylinder, etc.). the service manager at the dealership assures me that the vehicle meets all the specifications prescribed in their service manual and as far as they are concerned, there is no problem. I am looking to your organization to find out if you have had similar reports and some sort of reassurance that this indeed is "normal".

- Union City, CA, USA

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