NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 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 #3

Dec 262001

Montana

  • miles

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

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.

- Monte Sereno, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 122000

Montana

  • miles
At 28,000 miles, the general tires that came w/the vehicle were completely bald & had to be replaced. They were supposed to be 80,000 mile tires & had been rotated numerous times, the cooling system: While on vacation, the cooling system overheated. Told by dealer out of town that radiator cap loose & was tightened. 3 weeks later low coolant light kept coming on & took to dealer on 8/12/00. Told coolant system dirty & needed to be flushed; $100. Also told battery that came w/vehicle was leaking acid which also ruined battery positive cable. Both needed to be replaced. Said out of goodwill would not charge for battery cable but charged $98 for battery. Brakes started to fail @ 11,000 miles, rotors cut @ 28,000 & told rotors not under warranty because not considered safety problem. Rotors still warped & need cutting. Brake light socket was melted to light & was fixed by dealer early on.( dot number: Acm3kmi368 tire size: P215-70R15 )

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #1

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

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