1999 PONTIAC MONTANA Recalls (7)

Campaign:
99V071000 on 04/14/1999
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Manufactured:
01/31/1999 - 02/27/1999
Affected:
59
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. the left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. if the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
Consequence:
If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 5, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V067000 on 03/07/2001
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
03/31/1998 - 06/29/1999
Affected:
477,011
Defect:
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. the door closes but may not be latched. if this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Consequence:
An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. this recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V264000 on 08/26/2001
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:
248,737
Defect:
Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. these vehicles have inadequate front welds. if a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Consequence:
If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. an unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. owner notification began on october 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V027000 on 02/03/2002
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
07/31/1998 - 09/29/1998
Affected:
1,730
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. in the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.
Consequence:
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. owner notification began february 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V597000 on 12/21/2004
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:
717,302
Defect:
On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Consequence:
If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. if the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. the driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. the driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. the driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. the owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. the second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. the recall began on may 31, 2005. phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 04110.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E005000 on 02/16/2009
Component:
Steering
Affected:
979
Defect:
Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
Consequence:
A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
Correction:
Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA TSBs (65)

Bulletin:
990604005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
99016
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Certain u vans equipped with gen ii power sliding doors and within certain vin breakpoints may exhibit an inoperative power sliding door. *tt
Bulletin:
99016A
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Revised customer satisfaction campaign regarding power sliding door operation. *tt
Bulletin:
990844005
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the rear speakers do not operate with the vehicle radio on and the video system turned off. *tt
Bulletin:
99048
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Concerns with a software error in the power sliding door control module. *tt
Bulletin:
99016
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
General motors has decided that the power sliding door on some vehicles may not operate properly. *tt
Bulletin:
000730002
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some owners of vehicles with a hydra-matic 4t65-e transaxle may comment on harsh upshifts or harsh garage shifts, soft shifts, shudders on hard acceleration, or shifts erratic. *tt
Bulletin:
000940001
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. this condition occurs in vehicles equipped with second and third row bucket seats. *tt
Bulletin:
000864007
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the front door glass is slow or noisy when moving up or down or the window is inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
000138011
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Some customers may comment on poor heat in the vehicle passenger compartment at low engine rpm. this condition is most prevalent at outside temperatures below 0 degrees c (32 degrees f). *tt
Bulletin:
990604005A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
Bulletin:
010523006
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket. *tt
Bulletin:
072301
Component:
151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
Summary:
On some vehicles the second row passenger seat belts may experience a condition where the second row passenger side seat belt will not release. *tt
Bulletin:
010523006A
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the appropriate service manual. *tt
Bulletin:
130701
Component:
153000 seat belts:integrated child seat
Summary:
Subject regarding proper functioning of the chest strap and the integral child seats. *tt
Bulletin:
010525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to revise steps 13 and 15 of the excessive wheel speed variation diagnostic tables (c1225, c1226, c1227, c1228) in the antilock brake system subsection of the service manual. *tt
Bulletin:
190901
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Customers may complain of a water leak at the center of the windshield or from the overhead console. *slc
Bulletin:
010851004
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Information regarding premature aluminum hood corrosion. *yh
Bulletin:
141101
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Information on wind noise from outside rearview mirrors. *tt
Bulletin:
010730032B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
000730007A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Subject regarding whine noise in park or neutral, service engine soon or service vehicle soon lamp illumination. *tt
Bulletin:
070102
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding recall 01013 and 01059 power sliding doors. *tt
Bulletin:
020858003
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that road noise can be heard coming from the area behind the front seats. *tt
Bulletin:
020867006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is rust forming around the front or rear portion of the roof. *tt
Bulletin:
020864011
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the power sliding door will reverse on closing or the door will appear closed, but the alarm will come on when the transmission is moved out of park. *tt
Bulletin:
020858005
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Concerns with wind noise at the base of the windshield. *tt
Bulletin:
020601014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
Bulletin:
000138011B
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
000730002B
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt
Bulletin:
000138011A
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
040402
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding wind noise while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
050402
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Issue regarding excessive road noise most prevalent in the sliding door areas, left, right or both. *tt
Bulletin:
020864006A
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Roof perforation. *tt
Bulletin:
010851004A
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Premature aluminum hood corrosion / blistering. *tt
Bulletin:
020867006B
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Roof perforation. *tt
Bulletin:
030730017
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse. *tt
Bulletin:
00704A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
The 4t65e automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on a cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
000940001B
Component:
500000 child seat
Summary:
Excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. this condition occurs in vehicles equipped with second and third row bucket seats. including the 1997 - 1999 opel sintra. *tt
Bulletin:
030232049
Component:
017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Summary:
Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt
Bulletin:
03-06-01-010
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe
Bulletin:
01507
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Second row seat belt will not retract passengers side. sit bulletin 1403282. *tt
Bulletin:
01521
Component:
051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Summary:
Rear parking brake cable rattle noise left rear suspension. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
01854
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Power door locks inoperative. *mr
Bulletin:
01933
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Water leaks at overhead console map. *tt
Bulletin:
3042
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Battery drain on vehicles equipped with power sliding doors. *tt
Bulletin:
3136
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Daytime running lamps (drl) disable official government vehicles only. *tc
Bulletin:
3069
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rattle noise or clunk from the left rear suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
010844005A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
Bulletin:
57
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt
Bulletin:
3571
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Power door lock inoperative. *sc
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIP5346
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4t65e general motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as original equipment manufacturer quick co
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
00-00-89-027G
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
00-00-89-027G
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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