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As for the temp error, my '99 Montana started doing the same thing right before I traded it. The van had 75k miles on it. The thermometer is very small and is located between the radiator and the front bumper. You can see it when the hood is up. Try unplugging the 2 pin connector and look at the terminals. Make sure they are not corroded and then plug it back in. Mine were not corroded, but it started working again after I plugged it back in. Maybe the connection was loose. I traded it before I could have the dealer look at it. Worse case the thermometer may be bad.
Good luck.
Thanks for the response, I'll check it out.
The Coolant problem showed up several months ago with the low coolant light coming on after 20 miles or so of driving even after topping off the radiator. I did spend $1,200 on the 100K mile warr. when I bought it so hopefully the coolant leak fix, another window switch, the slow rising drivers window, another headlight full of condensation and the radio display that only works half the time will be covered. Have never had a problem with the electric door, engine or transmission, air shocks or brakes. The first set of replacement tires are good for another 20k miles. Have used 100% synthetic oil (Mobil 1)since the first oil change. Good info on this message board about the coolant leak. Thanks
I wanted to know if anybody has experienced a problem with their automatic sliding door (left passenger door). When it closes, it inches back a bit causing the open door alarm to sound. I have to open and re-close the door again. Sometimes, when this happens, I had to open and close the door several times before the door closes properly. I have a 1999 Montana.
Any comments welcome.
Thanks.
Omy
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After restarting the vehicle after a 100+ mile journey on a hot day the engine seemed to sputter / hesitate. (Kind of what you would expect if one cylinder wasn't firing.) The vehicle had decreased power. No noticable smells or fumes from the exhaust. Check engine light flashing. Made it home with this problem and next day engine light steady on going to work but no hesitation. Going back home from work, no check engine light and engine running smoothly, power back to normal. Has anyone experienced such a problem?
My friends laugh because our old and new Montana's look identical with the exception of the On-Star Antenna and different tires you cannot tell the difference. My wife and I love the dark blue body with the champagne lower body cladding.
Oh well, be careful what you say, you may end up eating your words someday.
TIA,
Phil
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The Low Coolant indicator of my 1999 Montana does not turn off immediately. It takes about 10 minutes before it turns off. I have filled the coolant receptacle to make sure it is not low and the indicator still does not turn off immediately.
I was wondering if anybody has experienced this. What is the fix?
Thanks.
Omy
Phil
mizeuml Aug 20, 2001 6:06am
Anyone?
Steve, Host
Also, would it be wise, and possible, to add the towing package after-the-fact if I'm only going to be doing occasional towing? I'll probably exceed the 2,000 pound stock rating, but not for huge distances and not very often (couple of times a year). The van has the self leveling suspension, just not the "towing package".
One more question. Has anyone found a low profile center console that will hold a small cooler for between the front seats?
Ryles
We had the problem three times and the dealer fixed it three different ways, the last being the most expensive.
Hope this helps.
The airbag light was coming on because of a failing right hand pretensioner in the seatbelt, cost me $280(not covered by extended warranty).
Do you have GMPP? Why wasn't a failed component covered by your warranty??
Dan
I bought the all wheel drive 2003 Montana. It has much better control on snow and ice than the front wheel drive. I would have trouble going up a hill in 2" of snow with the 1998 front wheel drive transport. This will climb a hill with 6" of snow with no problem.
I recently purchased a 2002 Pontiac Montana Thunder 7 months back, and I have not seen another Thunder on the road at all. It's blue black metallic with the lower charcoal grey facsia, two-tone leather upholstery, and the very sharp looking 16" chrome rims. Does anyone on this board own one as well?
Thanks
Steve, Host
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You're going to have fun installing that new air filter. I have a 2001 Montana and recently installed a new air filter. There is a rubber plenum attached to the filter housing and the intake. It has two screw clamps on it. The filter housing has two clamps you can see from the top. Unsnap both of them. The bottom of the housing does not have any clamps and stays in place via a slot fitting. Loosen both screw clamps. Separate the plenum from the intake and from the filter housing. Don't try to remove it completely from the engine compartment. All you want to do is create enough space to slip out the filter. You will then have just enough room to reach down and remove the old filter and insert the new filter. Be sure the plenum is properly refitted, tighten the screw clamps, re-snap the filter housing and you're in business. The manual calls for replacement of the filter every 3 years. You wouldn't believe how dirty it was after one year. bildad
On occasion when I run the heater blower, I can detect a slight "sweet" smell coming from the vents. It doesn't do it all the time. I suspected a pin hole in the heater core, but the dealer couldn't find any evidence of that. Does anyone have any ideas of what might be causing this odor? Thanks. bildad
The Transport is my wifes vehicle, I just bought a new GMC Envoy XL SLT with 4 WD. Our Transport has Traction Control and it handles terrific in the ice and snow. I have good peace of mind knowing that my wife is safe in a good vehicle like that. We've taken the Transport on lots of vacations and trips and it is so comfortable and quiet, gets over 25mpg on the highway too.
We own a '98 Transport, bought new. Only 48K on it and still quite happy with ours but I've read some posts about tranny and engine problems. Let me tell you that the grass is not greener on the other side. A good friend at work had to have his tranny replaced on a two-year old Chrysler. He and his wife not hate Chryslers. So what can a person do?
Is this possible that this vibration happens due to the wornness of my tires or it can be another reason for this?
Can somebody recommend me the best tires to buy for this vehicle?
I am not really worry about this vibration problem since I have got an extended warranty for 3 years and the dealership location is really very convenient for me. I can walk there. Appreciate any recommendation
I would like to add that I feel that this minivan is extremely not stable on the road. I never drove minivan before, so I found the ride is not very pleasant. I need to put an extra effort in order to keep this vehicle within the lane. I also feel side wind very strong.
No way to compare to my Corolla.
I think that may be worn tires contributes a lot to my stability problem.
I wanted to give this minivan to my wife, but now I am not sure that she’ll be able to handle it.
Any suggestions?
In addition to suggestions you'll get in here, check out the Tires, tires, tires discussion.
I have Michelin X Radial Plus tires (from Costco) on my van. They're a lot pricier now than when I got them, so I'm going to shop around hard when they need replacing.
Steve, Host
as for side winds, this is just inherent with any tall, high-profile vehicle; its basically a big, tall box and will get blown around a bit in high winds
you should try driving a 1975 vw camper across wyoming in 70 - 80 mph winds! talk about a white knuckle experience! lol
Ryles