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May 23, 2019 Electrical System 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

May 23, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

May 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

May 23, 2019 Electrical System 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

May 23, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

May 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 147,654 mi

BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SE...

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE REPLACE 2 IGNITION SWITCHES, AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS..THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT/UNLOCK WHEN SWITCHING CAR OFF..WHICH KILLS THE BATTERY BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN OFF THE CAR THIS IS TERRIBLE ..IT'S THE IGNITION SWITCH OR THE STEERING COLUMN, THIS HAPPENS WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK!!!!KEY WIL...

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE REPLACE 2 IGNITION SWITCHES, AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS..THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT/UNLOCK WHEN SWITCHING CAR OFF..WHICH KILLS THE BATTERY BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN OFF THE CAR THIS IS TERRIBLE ..IT'S THE IGNITION SWITCH OR THE STEERING COLUMN, THIS HAPPENS WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK!!!!KEY WIL...

Jan 16, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

GM HAS ISSUED A SAFETY BULLETIN IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN FUEL TANK THAT COULD CAUSE EXPLOSIONS, OR FIRE. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THEM TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BUT THEY ARE REFUSING. THE PROBLEM IS FOR ALL YEARS OF THE PONTIAC AZTEK AND BUICK RENDEZVOUS. I HAVE A LEAK FROM THIS LOCATION, THE FUEL INLET, AND A...

Jan 16, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

GM HAS ISSUED A SAFETY BULLETIN IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN FUEL TANK THAT COULD CAUSE EXPLOSIONS, OR FIRE. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THEM TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BUT THEY ARE REFUSING. THE PROBLEM IS FOR ALL YEARS OF THE PONTIAC AZTEK AND BUICK RENDEZVOUS. I HAVE A LEAK FROM THIS LOCATION, THE FUEL INLET, AND A...

Mar 24, 2016 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CHARGED THE BATTERY AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A BATTERY ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED AN IGNITION...

Mar 24, 2016 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CHARGED THE BATTERY AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A BATTERY ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED AN IGNITION...

Jun 30, 2015 Air Bags 153,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE DRIVER SHUT THEIR DOOR, WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK.

Jun 30, 2015 Air Bags 153,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE DRIVER SHUT THEIR DOOR, WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK.

May 1, 2015 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

May 1, 2015 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes Crash

THE CAR WAS PARK! THE KEYS IN, I PULLED KEYS OUT N THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS I HOP IN THE CAR N TURN THE WHEEL AND I FLEW OUT AND THE CAR RAN ME OVER TIRE ON MY BACK THE CAR DIDN'T STOP I PUSHING THE BRAKES NOTHING! *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Electrical System Crash

THE CAR WAS PARK! THE KEYS IN, I PULLED KEYS OUT N THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS I HOP IN THE CAR N TURN THE WHEEL AND I FLEW OUT AND THE CAR RAN ME OVER TIRE ON MY BACK THE CAR DIDN'T STOP I PUSHING THE BRAKES NOTHING! *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes Crash

THE CAR WAS PARK! THE KEYS IN, I PULLED KEYS OUT N THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS I HOP IN THE CAR N TURN THE WHEEL AND I FLEW OUT AND THE CAR RAN ME OVER TIRE ON MY BACK THE CAR DIDN'T STOP I PUSHING THE BRAKES NOTHING! *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Electrical System Crash

THE CAR WAS PARK! THE KEYS IN, I PULLED KEYS OUT N THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS I HOP IN THE CAR N TURN THE WHEEL AND I FLEW OUT AND THE CAR RAN ME OVER TIRE ON MY BACK THE CAR DIDN'T STOP I PUSHING THE BRAKES NOTHING! *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVE WAY, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTIC...

Jul 16, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS STORED IN THE FUEL TANK AFTER IT WAS REFUELED. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Jul 16, 2014 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVE WAY, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTIC...

Jul 16, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS STORED IN THE FUEL TANK AFTER IT WAS REFUELED. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE KEY CAN BE PULLED OUT OR FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH ALMOST NO RESISTANCE IN THE RUN POSITION, AND DOOR AJAR, KEYS IN IGNITION CHIMES NO LONGER OPERATE AFTER FIRST OCCURRENCE OF KEY FALLOUT. KEY FALLOUT OCCURS EASIER AS TIME GOES ON, I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. ...

Jul 10, 2014 Steering 162,000 mi

THE KEY CAN BE PULLED OUT OR FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH ALMOST NO RESISTANCE IN THE RUN POSITION, AND DOOR AJAR, KEYS IN IGNITION CHIMES NO LONGER OPERATE AFTER FIRST OCCURRENCE OF KEY FALLOUT. KEY FALLOUT OCCURS EASIER AS TIME GOES ON, I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. ...

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE KEY CAN BE PULLED OUT OR FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH ALMOST NO RESISTANCE IN THE RUN POSITION, AND DOOR AJAR, KEYS IN IGNITION CHIMES NO LONGER OPERATE AFTER FIRST OCCURRENCE OF KEY FALLOUT. KEY FALLOUT OCCURS EASIER AS TIME GOES ON, I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. ...

Jul 10, 2014 Steering 162,000 mi

THE KEY CAN BE PULLED OUT OR FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER WITH ALMOST NO RESISTANCE IN THE RUN POSITION, AND DOOR AJAR, KEYS IN IGNITION CHIMES NO LONGER OPERATE AFTER FIRST OCCURRENCE OF KEY FALLOUT. KEY FALLOUT OCCURS EASIER AS TIME GOES ON, I AM UNSURE OF THE EXACT DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. ...

Jun 10, 2014 Electrical System 52,687 mi

AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I FOLLOWED MY NORMAL ROUTINE: PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, CUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, I COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. NO MATTER WHAT I ATTEMPTED IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. MY ADULT SON ALSO TRIED TO REMOVE ...

Jun 10, 2014 Electrical System 52,687 mi

AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I FOLLOWED MY NORMAL ROUTINE: PARKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, CUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, I COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. NO MATTER WHAT I ATTEMPTED IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. MY ADULT SON ALSO TRIED TO REMOVE ...

Mar 24, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HIS WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKE, SHE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. A POPPING AND WHOOSHING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE ...

Mar 24, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HIS WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKE, SHE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. A POPPING AND WHOOSHING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE ...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE....

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE....

Feb 25, 2014 Air Bags 196,000 mi

WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED . LIKE TO SCARE ME TO DEATH. *TR

Feb 25, 2014 Air Bags 196,000 mi

WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED . LIKE TO SCARE ME TO DEATH. *TR

Oct 14, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

AS I HAVE SEEN OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SPECIFIC CAR STATE ON YOUR SITE, MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK BECAUSE IT IS "OUT OF RECALL SINCE 2011," EVEN THOUGH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL TANK! SO NOW I AM DRIVING AROUND IN, E...

Oct 14, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

AS I HAVE SEEN OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SPECIFIC CAR STATE ON YOUR SITE, MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK BECAUSE IT IS "OUT OF RECALL SINCE 2011," EVEN THOUGH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL TANK! SO NOW I AM DRIVING AROUND IN, E...

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROTTED OUT, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE, AGAINST THE FIREWALL. THE OTHER PARTS OF THE LINE ARE "OK". SEEMS TO BE A COMMON THING IN THIS CHASSIS. *TR

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROTTED OUT, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE, AGAINST THE FIREWALL. THE OTHER PARTS OF THE LINE ARE "OK". SEEMS TO BE A COMMON THING IN THIS CHASSIS. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

I CONTACTED PONTIAC REGARDING A RECALL ON MY AZTEC WHICH INCLUDES THE FUEL TANK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT CAN CATCH FIRE WITH JUST A SPARK FROM ELECTRICAL ON MY CAR, WELL THEY SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF THE RECALL SINCE 2011 I WAS NOT EVEN AWARE THERE WAS A RECALL UNTIL I STARTED INVESTIGATING MY...

Mar 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

I CONTACTED PONTIAC REGARDING A RECALL ON MY AZTEC WHICH INCLUDES THE FUEL TANK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT CAN CATCH FIRE WITH JUST A SPARK FROM ELECTRICAL ON MY CAR, WELL THEY SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF THE RECALL SINCE 2011 I WAS NOT EVEN AWARE THERE WAS A RECALL UNTIL I STARTED INVESTIGATING MY...

Jul 6, 2012 Air Bags 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE WITH BOXES, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY, STRIKING A PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A CORPORATE ENGINEER TO FURTHER INSPECT THE DAMAGE. ...

Jul 6, 2012 Air Bags 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE WITH BOXES, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY, STRIKING A PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A CORPORATE ENGINEER TO FURTHER INSPECT THE DAMAGE. ...

Feb 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,624 mi

BRAKES FAILED - THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE ENTERING US10 IN BAY COUNTY, MI. WHY - BECAUSE THE BRAKE LINE FAILED. TO ME, THIS IS A VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE AND A DESIGN PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AT GRAFF CHEVROLET, 3636 E WILDER RD, BAY CITY, MI. THE FIX INCLUDED REPLACING A SECTI...

Feb 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,624 mi

BRAKES FAILED - THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE ENTERING US10 IN BAY COUNTY, MI. WHY - BECAUSE THE BRAKE LINE FAILED. TO ME, THIS IS A VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE AND A DESIGN PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AT GRAFF CHEVROLET, 3636 E WILDER RD, BAY CITY, MI. THE FIX INCLUDED REPLACING A SECTI...

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE TO FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD SHOW AN EMPTY READING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE TO FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD SHOW AN EMPTY READING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS SOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH HIS VEHICLE. HE HAS REPLACED THE HEADLAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT CONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVA TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *KB THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED T...

Feb 9, 2011 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS SOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH HIS VEHICLE. HE HAS REPLACED THE HEADLAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT CONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVA TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *KB THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED T...

Feb 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS SOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH HIS VEHICLE. HE HAS REPLACED THE HEADLAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT CONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVA TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *KB THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED T...

Feb 9, 2011 Electrical System

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS SOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH HIS VEHICLE. HE HAS REPLACED THE HEADLAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT CONTROL ASSEMBLY, HVA TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *KB THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED T...

Oct 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED THE PONTIAC 2001 AZTEK FROM A DEALER USED. THE FIRST WEEK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SECOND WEEK THE SERVICE VEHICLE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE THERMOMETER GAUGE WAS STUCK IN COLD, TOOK THE CAR TO CHECKERS AUTOPARTS TO DIAGNOSE. WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. ANOTHER WEEK LATER THE ENGINE STARTED...

Oct 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED THE PONTIAC 2001 AZTEK FROM A DEALER USED. THE FIRST WEEK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SECOND WEEK THE SERVICE VEHICLE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE THERMOMETER GAUGE WAS STUCK IN COLD, TOOK THE CAR TO CHECKERS AUTOPARTS TO DIAGNOSE. WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. ANOTHER WEEK LATER THE ENGINE STARTED...

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Aug 19, 2010 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Aug 19, 2010 Visibility

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK TRUCK. CONSUMER SENT DOCUMENTS REGARDING WORK DONE TO VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED *JB

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS HOME. HE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVING A SIMILA...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS HOME. HE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVING A SIMILA...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,000 mi

FRONT CRASH AGAINST A SOLID CORNER OF A BUILDING, APROX SPEED CRASH 45 MPH. GM DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR OR REPLACED, INSTEAD FACED A TRIAL WHERE THEY COMMITTED A FRAUD AND OTHER FELONIOUS, ALL OF THEM PROVEN, STILL AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS STILL FACING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES. GM DEALER WITH FALSE...

Mar 1, 2010 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

FRONT CRASH AGAINST A SOLID CORNER OF A BUILDING, APROX SPEED CRASH 45 MPH. GM DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR OR REPLACED, INSTEAD FACED A TRIAL WHERE THEY COMMITTED A FRAUD AND OTHER FELONIOUS, ALL OF THEM PROVEN, STILL AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS STILL FACING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES. GM DEALER WITH FALSE...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,000 mi

FRONT CRASH AGAINST A SOLID CORNER OF A BUILDING, APROX SPEED CRASH 45 MPH. GM DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR OR REPLACED, INSTEAD FACED A TRIAL WHERE THEY COMMITTED A FRAUD AND OTHER FELONIOUS, ALL OF THEM PROVEN, STILL AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS STILL FACING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES. GM DEALER WITH FALSE...

Mar 1, 2010 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

FRONT CRASH AGAINST A SOLID CORNER OF A BUILDING, APROX SPEED CRASH 45 MPH. GM DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR OR REPLACED, INSTEAD FACED A TRIAL WHERE THEY COMMITTED A FRAUD AND OTHER FELONIOUS, ALL OF THEM PROVEN, STILL AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS STILL FACING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES. GM DEALER WITH FALSE...

Jul 15, 2009 Visibility

FIVE YEARS AFTER OWNING OUR 2001, PONTIAC AZTEC OUR INSIDE FAN CONTROL BURNT UP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. 07/07/2009 I PURCHASED ANOTHER 2001, AZTEC AT AN AUCTION AND TO FIND OUT THE FAN WASN'T WORKING. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTANENCE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE WIRES W...

Jul 15, 2009 Visibility

FIVE YEARS AFTER OWNING OUR 2001, PONTIAC AZTEC OUR INSIDE FAN CONTROL BURNT UP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. 07/07/2009 I PURCHASED ANOTHER 2001, AZTEC AT AN AUCTION AND TO FIND OUT THE FAN WASN'T WORKING. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTANENCE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE WIRES W...

Jun 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMI...

Jun 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMI...

Jun 3, 2009 Equipment 90,000 mi

A/C QUIT WORKING IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED A LINE SAYING THERE WAS A HOLE. AFTER THE LINE REPLACEMENT, I'M TOLD THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CONDENSER DUE TO A BRACKET FAILURE. I AM LOOKING AT ABOUT $900 TO $1,000 IN REPAIRS. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO REPORT THIS ISSUE FOR THIS ...

Jun 3, 2009 Equipment 90,000 mi

A/C QUIT WORKING IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. GM DEALERSHIP REPLACED A LINE SAYING THERE WAS A HOLE. AFTER THE LINE REPLACEMENT, I'M TOLD THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CONDENSER DUE TO A BRACKET FAILURE. I AM LOOKING AT ABOUT $900 TO $1,000 IN REPAIRS. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO REPORT THIS ISSUE FOR THIS ...

Apr 25, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY AZTEK WHICH HAS 92,000 MILES, SUFFERS FROM WHAT IS SOMETIMES CALLED "THE DISCO AZTEK" MEANING MY BCU WENT OUT. THIS HAS CAUSED THE PW, PL, GAUGE CLUSTER BACK LIGHT, REAR HATCH, AND RADIO TO QUIT WORKING. THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY HAZARD BUT IS ANNOYING. IT IS ESTIMATED TO COST AROUND $300 TO FIX....

Apr 25, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY AZTEK WHICH HAS 92,000 MILES, SUFFERS FROM WHAT IS SOMETIMES CALLED "THE DISCO AZTEK" MEANING MY BCU WENT OUT. THIS HAS CAUSED THE PW, PL, GAUGE CLUSTER BACK LIGHT, REAR HATCH, AND RADIO TO QUIT WORKING. THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY HAZARD BUT IS ANNOYING. IT IS ESTIMATED TO COST AROUND $300 TO FIX....

Apr 17, 2009 Electrical System 92,000 mi

LOSS OF LIGHTS, GAUGES, HORN GOING ON, DURING DRIVING. *TR

Apr 17, 2009 Electrical System 92,000 mi

LOSS OF LIGHTS, GAUGES, HORN GOING ON, DURING DRIVING. *TR

Nov 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,032 mi

SMELLED GAS FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC DETERMINED FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK WELD...GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTION..SAYS TANK IS EMPTY WHEN FULL AND VISE VERSA.. *TR

Nov 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,032 mi

SMELLED GAS FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC DETERMINED FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK WELD...GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTION..SAYS TANK IS EMPTY WHEN FULL AND VISE VERSA.. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Air Bags

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Interior Lighting

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Equipment

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Air Bags

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Interior Lighting

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Equipment

FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 945,000 mi

IN EARLY JULY, 2008, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP REPLACED GAS CAP BECAUSE DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICATED FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NEXT DAY. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP, EXPLANATION WAS THAT THE CODES MUST HAVE NOT BEEN RESET. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NEXT DAY. D...

Oct 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 945,000 mi

IN EARLY JULY, 2008, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP REPLACED GAS CAP BECAUSE DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICATED FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NEXT DAY. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP, EXPLANATION WAS THAT THE CODES MUST HAVE NOT BEEN RESET. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NEXT DAY. D...

Oct 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,000 mi

I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR ONTO THE PAVEMENT. UPON CLOSER OBSERVATION I DETERMINED THAT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK WAS THE JOINT WERE THE FUEL FILLER NECK ENTERS THE FUEL TANK. THIS JOINT APPEARS TO BE LEAKING THROUGH THE PLASTIC WELD. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. ...

Oct 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 124,000 mi

I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR ONTO THE PAVEMENT. UPON CLOSER OBSERVATION I DETERMINED THAT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK WAS THE JOINT WERE THE FUEL FILLER NECK ENTERS THE FUEL TANK. THIS JOINT APPEARS TO BE LEAKING THROUGH THE PLASTIC WELD. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. ...

Sep 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Sep 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Sep 11, 2008 Electrical System

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Sep 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Sep 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Sep 11, 2008 Electrical System

MY CAR STARTED TO RUN HOT AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS DROVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE, BUT THE FLUID WASN'T HOT. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, HOSES, A COOLING SENSOR, AND SOME OTHER THINGS. WHEN NONE OF THAT WORKED, WE TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP AND THEY TOLD US WE NEED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE A 200...

Aug 10, 2008 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH OUR REAR HATCH OPENING PROPERLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS AZTEC NEW IN 2000. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, THE PROBLEM DEVELOPED INTO NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH WITH THE KEY FOB, DASH RELEASE BUTTON AND THE MOST FRUSTRATING AS WELL AS DANGEROUS ASPECT IS IT WOULD NOT OPEN EVE...

Aug 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH OUR REAR HATCH OPENING PROPERLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS AZTEC NEW IN 2000. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, THE PROBLEM DEVELOPED INTO NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH WITH THE KEY FOB, DASH RELEASE BUTTON AND THE MOST FRUSTRATING AS WELL AS DANGEROUS ASPECT IS IT WOULD NOT OPEN EVE...

Aug 10, 2008 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH OUR REAR HATCH OPENING PROPERLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS AZTEC NEW IN 2000. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, THE PROBLEM DEVELOPED INTO NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH WITH THE KEY FOB, DASH RELEASE BUTTON AND THE MOST FRUSTRATING AS WELL AS DANGEROUS ASPECT IS IT WOULD NOT OPEN EVE...

Aug 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH OUR REAR HATCH OPENING PROPERLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS AZTEC NEW IN 2000. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, THE PROBLEM DEVELOPED INTO NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH WITH THE KEY FOB, DASH RELEASE BUTTON AND THE MOST FRUSTRATING AS WELL AS DANGEROUS ASPECT IS IT WOULD NOT OPEN EVE...

Jul 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK I HAVE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS AS WELL AS THERMOSTAT AT QUITE AND EXPENSE AND NOW THE HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 L FROM GM AND IT STILL HASN'T BEEN RECALLED OR FIXED TO THE CONSUMERS BEHALF?I HAVE READ THAT IT WA...

Jul 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK I HAVE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS AS WELL AS THERMOSTAT AT QUITE AND EXPENSE AND NOW THE HEAD GASKETS ARE BLOWN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3.4 L FROM GM AND IT STILL HASN'T BEEN RECALLED OR FIXED TO THE CONSUMERS BEHALF?I HAVE READ THAT IT WA...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train Crash 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE CUPHOLDER AS INSTRUCTED. SHE COULD NOT DO SO ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND WENT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE INSTEAD. SHE WAS ABLE TO RE...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train Crash 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE CUPHOLDER AS INSTRUCTED. SHE COULD NOT DO SO ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND WENT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE INSTEAD. SHE WAS ABLE TO RE...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,575 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RECEIVING A FREE OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. GENERAL MOTORS ADVISED HIM TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A PONTIAC DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT WORK ON ...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,575 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RECEIVING A FREE OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. GENERAL MOTORS ADVISED HIM TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A PONTIAC DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT WORK ON ...

Mar 13, 2008 Equipment 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 13, 2008 Equipment 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED 4 TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE ONCE WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SHORTLY AFTER IT BROKE AGAIN DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AS STATED BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOLE IS CREATED DUE TO BRACKET AND COOLANT LEAKS OUT. THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A NEW ONE HAS COST ME $1200 EACH TIME IT ...

Mar 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,785.

Mar 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,785.

Mar 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS DAUGHTER IN LAW WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED FOR A FUEL LEAK PROBLEM. HE STATES THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR AT LEAST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *KB

Mar 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS DAUGHTER IN LAW WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED FOR A FUEL LEAK PROBLEM. HE STATES THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR AT LEAST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *KB

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 92,000 mi

GRADUAL LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE. BRAKE FLUID FROM THE LEAKING BRAKE LINE DRIPPED ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING A FIRE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RECONSTRUCTED BY A LICENSED MECHANIC. NO DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE CAR. *TR

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 92,000 mi

GRADUAL LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE. BRAKE FLUID FROM THE LEAKING BRAKE LINE DRIPPED ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING A FIRE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RECONSTRUCTED BY A LICENSED MECHANIC. NO DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE CAR. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE FILL SPOUT LOCATED ON THE FUEL TANK CAUSES A STRONG GAS SMELL AND FUEL DAMPENING AROUND THE FILL NOZZLE. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE FILL SPOUT LOCATED ON THE FUEL TANK CAUSES A STRONG GAS SMELL AND FUEL DAMPENING AROUND THE FILL NOZZLE. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE FILL SPOUT LOCATED ON THE FUEL TANK CAUSES A STRONG GAS SMELL AND FUEL DAMPENING AROUND THE FILL NOZZLE. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE FILL SPOUT LOCATED ON THE FUEL TANK CAUSES A STRONG GAS SMELL AND FUEL DAMPENING AROUND THE FILL NOZZLE. *TR

Sep 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE STORAGE TANK IN THE VEHICLE. SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE. GM STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:S...

Sep 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE STORAGE TANK IN THE VEHICLE. SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE. GM STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:S...

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL TANK ON 2001 AZTEK AT CHECK VALVE WELDED ON PLASTIC TANK. *JB UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

RETURNED FROM 1 WEEK VACATION AND FOUND CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL. WEATHER HAD BEEN UNUSUALLY HOT IN OUR AREA. CONDITIONS SOUND IDENTICAL TO NHTSA RECALL 07V349000, HOWEVER WHEN I PHONED THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED AND REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *JB. UPDATED 01/11/08. ...

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

LEAKING FUEL TANK ON 2001 AZTEK AT CHECK VALVE WELDED ON PLASTIC TANK. *JB UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

RETURNED FROM 1 WEEK VACATION AND FOUND CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL. WEATHER HAD BEEN UNUSUALLY HOT IN OUR AREA. CONDITIONS SOUND IDENTICAL TO NHTSA RECALL 07V349000, HOWEVER WHEN I PHONED THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED AND REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *JB. UPDATED 01/11/08. ...

Aug 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Suspension

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Equipment

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Electrical System

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Suspension

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Equipment

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Electrical System

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

I WAS FINDING ANTIFREEZE IN MY OIL. TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW THERMOSTAT AND PVC VALVE. IT COST ALMOST $900.00. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEMS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND BRAKE SHOES ...

Aug 7, 2007 Equipment 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Aug 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Aug 7, 2007 Visibility 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Aug 7, 2007 Equipment 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Aug 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Aug 7, 2007 Visibility 13,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. SHE STATED THAT THE CONDENSER WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR WHEN ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED HER A VOUCHER FOR A NEW VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 7, 20...

Jul 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 141,500 mi

THE GAS FILLER INLET PIPE CONNECTS TO THE SIDE OF MY PONTIAC AZTEK FUEL TANK. THE TANK IS PLASTIC AND THE FLANGE ON THE SIDE OF THE TANK IS MOLDED TO THE TANK. I HAVE A CRACK ON THE UNDERSIDE AREA OF THE FLANGE. ALL BUT ABOUT 3 GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT...

Jul 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE ACCELERATION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A MAP SENSOR. THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED ...

Jul 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 141,500 mi

THE GAS FILLER INLET PIPE CONNECTS TO THE SIDE OF MY PONTIAC AZTEK FUEL TANK. THE TANK IS PLASTIC AND THE FLANGE ON THE SIDE OF THE TANK IS MOLDED TO THE TANK. I HAVE A CRACK ON THE UNDERSIDE AREA OF THE FLANGE. ALL BUT ABOUT 3 GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT...

Jul 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE ACCELERATION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A MAP SENSOR. THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED ...

Jul 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE FILLED THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER FOUND NO VISIBLE HOLE IN THE TANK, BUT THEY REPLACED THE TANK. APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL ...

Jul 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE FILLED THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER FOUND NO VISIBLE HOLE IN THE TANK, BUT THEY REPLACED THE TANK. APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL ...

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE, BUT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS ELECTRICAL. THE PURCHASE DATE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MI...

Jul 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE, BUT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS ELECTRICAL. THE PURCHASE DATE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MI...

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE, BUT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS ELECTRICAL. THE PURCHASE DATE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MI...

Jul 16, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE, BUT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS ELECTRICAL. THE PURCHASE DATE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MI...

Jul 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 87,000 mi

IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR THIS 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK FAILED AN EMISSION TEST. NOTED A FUEL SMELL ON AND AROUND THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE TEST AS WELL AS WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GOODYEAR REPAIR FACILITY TO INVESTIGATE. THEY FOUND NO CODE IN THE SYSTEM.TOOK THE VEHICLE T...

Jul 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 87,000 mi

IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR THIS 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK FAILED AN EMISSION TEST. NOTED A FUEL SMELL ON AND AROUND THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE TEST AS WELL AS WHAT APPEARED TO BE FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GOODYEAR REPAIR FACILITY TO INVESTIGATE. THEY FOUND NO CODE IN THE SYSTEM.TOOK THE VEHICLE T...

Jun 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TANK NECK. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000.

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TANK NECK. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000.

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2007 Electrical System 69,000 mi

IT ALL STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AT NIGHT. I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. THEN THE CHIMES WOULD NOT GO OFF. DISCONNECT BATTERY AGAIN. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE KEY FOB BATTERY. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, DOOR LOCKS, GAUGES, ALL DASH LIGHTS, HORN, HEADLIG...

Jun 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING WHERE THE FUEL TAKE INLET VALVE ATTACHES TO THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS RECALL # 03V454000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE) FOR THE 2004 MODEL. THE CONTACT BE...

Jun 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING WHERE THE FUEL TAKE INLET VALVE ATTACHES TO THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS RECALL # 03V454000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE) FOR THE 2004 MODEL. THE CONTACT BE...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN EARLY APRIL 2007. I TOOK CAR TO AMERICAN CHEVROLET IN DANVILLE, IL FOR SERVICE. SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THAT THE CODE INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A PRESSURE CHECK OF THE SYSTEM REVEALED A DEFECTIVE GAS CAP. I BELIEVE THE C...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN EARLY APRIL 2007. I TOOK CAR TO AMERICAN CHEVROLET IN DANVILLE, IL FOR SERVICE. SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THAT THE CODE INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A PRESSURE CHECK OF THE SYSTEM REVEALED A DEFECTIVE GAS CAP. I BELIEVE THE C...

Apr 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

LAST FALL , 2006, HEATER WASN'T WORKING. TAKING THE RADIATOR CAP OFF, FOUND HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GUNK INSIDE RADIATOR. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT I HAVE THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HAD THAT DONE;. WAS NOT TOLD AT THAT TIME WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. ALL SEEMED OKAY UNTIL ABOUT MARCH O...

Apr 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

LAST FALL , 2006, HEATER WASN'T WORKING. TAKING THE RADIATOR CAP OFF, FOUND HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GUNK INSIDE RADIATOR. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT I HAVE THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HAD THAT DONE;. WAS NOT TOLD AT THAT TIME WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. ALL SEEMED OKAY UNTIL ABOUT MARCH O...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,940 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEX COOLANT USED IN HER VEHICLE CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO DETERIORATE. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WA...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,940 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEX COOLANT USED IN HER VEHICLE CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO DETERIORATE. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WA...

Dec 13, 2006 Electrical System 86,010 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEFECTIVE AND THE CONTACT WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OF THIS POSSIBLY HAPPENING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS, DOORS AND WINDOWS FAIL...

Dec 13, 2006 Electrical System 86,010 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEFECTIVE AND THE CONTACT WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OF THIS POSSIBLY HAPPENING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS, DOORS AND WINDOWS FAIL...

Dec 13, 2006 Electrical System 86,010 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEFECTIVE AND THE CONTACT WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OF THIS POSSIBLY HAPPENING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS, DOORS AND WINDOWS FAIL...

Dec 13, 2006 Electrical System 86,010 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEFECTIVE AND THE CONTACT WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OF THIS POSSIBLY HAPPENING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS, DOORS AND WINDOWS FAIL...

Nov 28, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES MY FUEL GAUGE BECAME UNRELIABLE. ONCE THE FUEL LEVEL WOULD GET BELOW HALF A TANK, THE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD START BOUNCING AROUND. IT WOULD GO FROM HALF A TANK TO A FULL TANK TO AN EMPTY TANK EVEN SETTING OFF THE FUEL LIGHT. I DEALT WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND THEN IT QUIT...

Nov 28, 2006 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES MY FUEL GAUGE BECAME UNRELIABLE. ONCE THE FUEL LEVEL WOULD GET BELOW HALF A TANK, THE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD START BOUNCING AROUND. IT WOULD GO FROM HALF A TANK TO A FULL TANK TO AN EMPTY TANK EVEN SETTING OFF THE FUEL LIGHT. I DEALT WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND THEN IT QUIT...

Nov 28, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES MY FUEL GAUGE BECAME UNRELIABLE. ONCE THE FUEL LEVEL WOULD GET BELOW HALF A TANK, THE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD START BOUNCING AROUND. IT WOULD GO FROM HALF A TANK TO A FULL TANK TO AN EMPTY TANK EVEN SETTING OFF THE FUEL LIGHT. I DEALT WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND THEN IT QUIT...

Nov 28, 2006 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES MY FUEL GAUGE BECAME UNRELIABLE. ONCE THE FUEL LEVEL WOULD GET BELOW HALF A TANK, THE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD START BOUNCING AROUND. IT WOULD GO FROM HALF A TANK TO A FULL TANK TO AN EMPTY TANK EVEN SETTING OFF THE FUEL LIGHT. I DEALT WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND THEN IT QUIT...

Nov 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE CONDENSER BECAUSE OF FAULTY BRACKET. *NM

Nov 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING,COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL THERE WAS. DEALER SAID FUEL SENSOR WENT OUT. NOTICE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE AT 50,000 MILES. ALSO AC ALSO WENT OUT AT 50,000 DEFECTED BRACKET GM WILL NOT BACK UP. *NM

Nov 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING,COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL THERE WAS. DEALER SAID FUEL SENSOR WENT OUT. NOTICE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE AT 50,000 MILES. ALSO AC ALSO WENT OUT AT 50,000 DEFECTED BRACKET GM WILL NOT BACK UP. *NM

Nov 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE CONDENSER BECAUSE OF FAULTY BRACKET. *NM

Nov 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING,COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL THERE WAS. DEALER SAID FUEL SENSOR WENT OUT. NOTICE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE AT 50,000 MILES. ALSO AC ALSO WENT OUT AT 50,000 DEFECTED BRACKET GM WILL NOT BACK UP. *NM

Nov 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING,COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL THERE WAS. DEALER SAID FUEL SENSOR WENT OUT. NOTICE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE AT 50,000 MILES. ALSO AC ALSO WENT OUT AT 50,000 DEFECTED BRACKET GM WILL NOT BACK UP. *NM

Oct 9, 2006 Electrical System

MY PONTIAC AZTEC MAIN POWER CONTROL MODULE (A COMPUTER UNIT CONTROLLING EVERY ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS IN THE CAR INCLUDING STARTING THE CAR,CAR KEYS FUNCTION,WORKING EVERY CAR LIGHTS,OPENING DOORS,CONTROLLING BATTERY OUTPUT,SECURITY SYSTEM, AMONG OTHERS), WAS DEFECTIVE, DEAD, AND OUT OF ORDER .THE EVEN...

Oct 9, 2006 Electrical System

MY PONTIAC AZTEC MAIN POWER CONTROL MODULE (A COMPUTER UNIT CONTROLLING EVERY ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS IN THE CAR INCLUDING STARTING THE CAR,CAR KEYS FUNCTION,WORKING EVERY CAR LIGHTS,OPENING DOORS,CONTROLLING BATTERY OUTPUT,SECURITY SYSTEM, AMONG OTHERS), WAS DEFECTIVE, DEAD, AND OUT OF ORDER .THE EVEN...

Sep 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,168 mi

I HAVE A 2001 AZTEC PONTIAC. DURING A ROUTINE VISIT IN A CAR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME MY CAR HAS AN INTAKE GASKET LEAK AND THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT. THEY SUGGESTED ME TO SEE GM IN DIRECT AND FIND A DEAL WITH THEM. HOW CAN IT BE POSSIBLE SINCE MY CAR HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES ?*JB

Sep 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,168 mi

I HAVE A 2001 AZTEC PONTIAC. DURING A ROUTINE VISIT IN A CAR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME MY CAR HAS AN INTAKE GASKET LEAK AND THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT. THEY SUGGESTED ME TO SEE GM IN DIRECT AND FIND A DEAL WITH THEM. HOW CAN IT BE POSSIBLE SINCE MY CAR HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES ?*JB

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER WAS REPLACED IN SUMMER OF 2003 AND AGAIN IN 2005. MECHANIC SAID THAT BOTH INCIDENTS WERE DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING (BRACKET). THE BRACKET SOMEHOW CAUSES A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER IN THE SAME PLACE. I HAVE SAVED THE OLD CONDENSERS FOR PROOF. THERE IS NOTHING THE MECHANIC C...

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER WAS REPLACED IN SUMMER OF 2003 AND AGAIN IN 2005. MECHANIC SAID THAT BOTH INCIDENTS WERE DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING (BRACKET). THE BRACKET SOMEHOW CAUSES A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER IN THE SAME PLACE. I HAVE SAVED THE OLD CONDENSERS FOR PROOF. THERE IS NOTHING THE MECHANIC C...

May 10, 2006 Air Bags

2001 AZTEK PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. *TS ***NAR*** THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG, LEFT THE CONSUMERS FIANCE AND TWO CHILDREN WITH TEMPORARY HEARING LOSS. *JB

May 10, 2006 Air Bags

2001 AZTEK PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. *TS ***NAR*** THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG, LEFT THE CONSUMERS FIANCE AND TWO CHILDREN WITH TEMPORARY HEARING LOSS. *JB

May 4, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT AROUND 60,000 MILES. AC CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. REPAIR TECH SAID THAT THERE WAS A BRACKET THAT WAS POORLY MADE, AND THAT BRACKET WOULD PUNCH HOLES IN THE CONDENSER. TECH SAID THE PARTS SUPPLIER HAD SOLD OVER 200 CONDENSERS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. REPAIR TECH HAD F...

May 4, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT AROUND 60,000 MILES. AC CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. REPAIR TECH SAID THAT THERE WAS A BRACKET THAT WAS POORLY MADE, AND THAT BRACKET WOULD PUNCH HOLES IN THE CONDENSER. TECH SAID THE PARTS SUPPLIER HAD SOLD OVER 200 CONDENSERS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. REPAIR TECH HAD F...

Jan 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK LEAKED GAS DUE TO A FAULTY GAS TANK. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. THE FUMES WERE BAD ENOUGH TO BURN THE OCCUPANTS EYES AND THROAT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO GET RELIEF. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONSUMER STILL SMELLED GAS. HE LOOKED U...

Jan 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK LEAKED GAS DUE TO A FAULTY GAS TANK. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. THE FUMES WERE BAD ENOUGH TO BURN THE OCCUPANTS EYES AND THROAT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO GET RELIEF. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONSUMER STILL SMELLED GAS. HE LOOKED U...

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOUGHT 2001 AZTEC BECAUSE I HAD ALWAYS LIKED THE DESIGN. HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS AND BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED CLEANING. DIDN'T HELP. TOOK BACK AND THEN THEY WANTED TO REPLACE THE PADS,WHICH THEY SAID WEREN'T ORIGINAL GM PADS(EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE INSPEC...

Nov 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT 2001 AZTEC BECAUSE I HAD ALWAYS LIKED THE DESIGN. HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS AND BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED CLEANING. DIDN'T HELP. TOOK BACK AND THEN THEY WANTED TO REPLACE THE PADS,WHICH THEY SAID WEREN'T ORIGINAL GM PADS(EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE INSPEC...

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOUGHT 2001 AZTEC BECAUSE I HAD ALWAYS LIKED THE DESIGN. HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS AND BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED CLEANING. DIDN'T HELP. TOOK BACK AND THEN THEY WANTED TO REPLACE THE PADS,WHICH THEY SAID WEREN'T ORIGINAL GM PADS(EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE INSPEC...

Nov 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT 2001 AZTEC BECAUSE I HAD ALWAYS LIKED THE DESIGN. HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS AND BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED CLEANING. DIDN'T HELP. TOOK BACK AND THEN THEY WANTED TO REPLACE THE PADS,WHICH THEY SAID WEREN'T ORIGINAL GM PADS(EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE INSPEC...

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train 83,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHEN MY WIFE DROVE OVER RAILROAD TRACKS A LOAD SOUND CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ERRATICALLY. SHE PUSHED THE ONSTAR BUTTON AND THEY TOLD HER THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND ...

Nov 7, 2005 Equipment 83,000 mi

CONDENSER BROKE FOR AIR CONDITIONER. I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON JUST ABOUT EVERY AZTEK! *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train 83,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHEN MY WIFE DROVE OVER RAILROAD TRACKS A LOAD SOUND CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ERRATICALLY. SHE PUSHED THE ONSTAR BUTTON AND THEY TOLD HER THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND ...

Nov 7, 2005 Equipment 83,000 mi

CONDENSER BROKE FOR AIR CONDITIONER. I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON JUST ABOUT EVERY AZTEK! *NM

Oct 26, 2005 Fuel System, Other 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Equipment 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Electrical System 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Fuel System, Other 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Equipment 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 26, 2005 Electrical System 36,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THING GO WRONG WITH OUR 2001 AZTEK WE PURCHASED UNDER 40,000 MILES, NOW HAS ABOUT 60, 000- THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED- MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY HAD TO HAVE BEEN LIKE THAT FROM MANUFACTURER, AS HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT BAD IN A CAR OF THAT AGE- AIR CONDITIONER IS NO...

Oct 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 19, 2005 Interior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 19, 2005 Interior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS; ONE IN MAY 2005, AND ONE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO AUTO ZONE TO...

Oct 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2001. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. THE GAUGE SAYS THE TANK IS FULL WHEN IT'S EMPTY AND VISE VERSA. IT GOES UP AND DOWN CONTINUALLY. MY DAD HAS A 2001 GM VEHICLE ALSO AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2001. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. THE GAUGE SAYS THE TANK IS FULL WHEN IT'S EMPTY AND VISE VERSA. IT GOES UP AND DOWN CONTINUALLY. MY DAD HAS A 2001 GM VEHICLE ALSO AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 7, 2005 Electronic Stability Control

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 7, 2005 Visibility

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 7, 2005 Electronic Stability Control

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 7, 2005 Visibility

PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Sep 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,780 mi

THE FUEL TANK OF MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK BEGAN TO LEAK AT THE NECK(OF THE TANK). AT MY DEALERSHIP (MARIETTA GMC, PONTIAC) I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO REPLACE THE TANK AT A COST OF $ 950.00 TO ME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCER...

Sep 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,780 mi

THE FUEL TANK OF MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK BEGAN TO LEAK AT THE NECK(OF THE TANK). AT MY DEALERSHIP (MARIETTA GMC, PONTIAC) I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO REPLACE THE TANK AT A COST OF $ 950.00 TO ME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCER...

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER IS INQUIRING ABOUT ANY RECALLS LISTED FOR THE 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THE 2000 FORD FOCUS.*MR *JB

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER IS INQUIRING ABOUT ANY RECALLS LISTED FOR THE 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THE 2000 FORD FOCUS.*MR *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 52,819 mi

2001 AZTEK WITH 85,000 KMS THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. ACCELERATED AT HIGHWAY ON RAMP, LOUD BANG THEN NO GEARS. NO PARK, NO REVERSE. TRANSMISSION TOTALLY REBUILT BY REPUTABLE MECHANIC, COST $3000 TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT GM USING POOR QUALITY PARTS, NOT BUILT TO LAST AND THEREFORE TRANSMISSION FAILS A...

Sep 8, 2005 Power Train 52,819 mi

2001 AZTEK WITH 85,000 KMS THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. ACCELERATED AT HIGHWAY ON RAMP, LOUD BANG THEN NO GEARS. NO PARK, NO REVERSE. TRANSMISSION TOTALLY REBUILT BY REPUTABLE MECHANIC, COST $3000 TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT GM USING POOR QUALITY PARTS, NOT BUILT TO LAST AND THEREFORE TRANSMISSION FAILS A...

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 47,195 mi

LOST BRAKES AND ENGINE FIRE ENSUED. DEALER SAID BRAKE LINE BROKE ,UNKNOWN CAUSE. *NM

Jul 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 47,195 mi

LOST BRAKES AND ENGINE FIRE ENSUED. DEALER SAID BRAKE LINE BROKE ,UNKNOWN CAUSE. *NM

Jun 6, 2005 Equipment 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 6, 2005 Electrical System 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 6, 2005 Equipment 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 6, 2005 Electrical System 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

DT: THE CAR IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN FIXING THE BRAKES EVERY SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR SHE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS HAVING SENSOR PROBLEMS. IN ORDER FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET HER STICKER FOR THE YEAR...

Jun 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

AC STOPPED WORKING AND HAD TO HAVE THE CONDENSER REPLACED FOR $885.00 WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY PERSONAL MECHANIC THAT MINE WAS THE 4TH AZTEK HE HAD SEEN IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID ALL THAT HE HAD SEEN HAD HOLES IN THE SAME PLACE ON LOWER RIGHT WHERE IT IS ...

Jun 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

AC STOPPED WORKING AND HAD TO HAVE THE CONDENSER REPLACED FOR $885.00 WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY PERSONAL MECHANIC THAT MINE WAS THE 4TH AZTEK HE HAD SEEN IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID ALL THAT HE HAD SEEN HAD HOLES IN THE SAME PLACE ON LOWER RIGHT WHERE IT IS ...

Jun 2, 2005 Air Bags 45,964 mi

DT: INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER SAYS THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER SAYS MOISTURE GETS UNDER FLOOR MATS AND GETS INTO WIRES OF AIR BAGS. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD PAY HALF TO GET IT FIXED. HAS NOT HAD PROBLEM FIXED YET. CONSUMER THINKS IT IS A MANUFA...

Jun 2, 2005 Air Bags 45,964 mi

DT: INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER SAYS THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER SAYS MOISTURE GETS UNDER FLOOR MATS AND GETS INTO WIRES OF AIR BAGS. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD PAY HALF TO GET IT FIXED. HAS NOT HAD PROBLEM FIXED YET. CONSUMER THINKS IT IS A MANUFA...

May 16, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. HE SAYS THAT HE IS HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING HIS SEAT BELT TO LATCH. *TT *EH

May 16, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. HE SAYS THAT HE IS HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING HIS SEAT BELT TO LATCH. *TT *EH

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 56,918 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL FEATURES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY; ABS COMES ON AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM JUST SHUTS ITSELF OFF. DEALER AND MY REGULAR MECHANICS HAVE DEALT WITH THIS FROM 2001 WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR (A DEMO) FROM THE DEALER (9,152 MILES) UP TO NOW (2005, 56,925 MILES). ...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 56,918 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL FEATURES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY; ABS COMES ON AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM JUST SHUTS ITSELF OFF. DEALER AND MY REGULAR MECHANICS HAVE DEALT WITH THIS FROM 2001 WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR (A DEMO) FROM THE DEALER (9,152 MILES) UP TO NOW (2005, 56,925 MILES). ...

Apr 18, 2005 Fuel System, Other 50,000 mi

LTR FM OWNER OF A PONTIAC AZTEK QUESTIONING WHY THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 50,000 MILES.*MR *NM

Apr 18, 2005 Fuel System, Other 50,000 mi

LTR FM OWNER OF A PONTIAC AZTEK QUESTIONING WHY THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 50,000 MILES.*MR *NM

Apr 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY DEALERSHIP(BUICK,PONTIAC,GMC) IN DUBLIN AFTER MY ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE INTAKE VALVE SEAL IS LEAKING COOLANT. MY QUERY IS THIS A DEFECT BY THE MANUFACTUER? *AK

Apr 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY DEALERSHIP(BUICK,PONTIAC,GMC) IN DUBLIN AFTER MY ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE INTAKE VALVE SEAL IS LEAKING COOLANT. MY QUERY IS THIS A DEFECT BY THE MANUFACTUER? *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Suspension 25,000 mi

FRONT HUBS (BEARINGS) WEARING OUT. 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. CURRENTLY INSTALLING THE 4TH AND 5TH NEW BEARINGS ON VEHICLE. ONLY 60,000 MILES. TECHNICIAN SAYS THAT BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN FRONT TIRE & RIM BREAKING AWAY FROM VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Suspension 25,000 mi

FRONT HUBS (BEARINGS) WEARING OUT. 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. CURRENTLY INSTALLING THE 4TH AND 5TH NEW BEARINGS ON VEHICLE. ONLY 60,000 MILES. TECHNICIAN SAYS THAT BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN FRONT TIRE & RIM BREAKING AWAY FROM VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 6, 2005 Equipment

ON MAY 28, 2004 I TOOK MY 2001 AZTEK TO DEALER TO SEE WHY MY AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT BLOW COLD AIR THEY FOUND LEAK IN RIGHT LOWER CORNER OF CONDENSER, $845 PLUS TAX I DECLINED THE REPAIRS BUT STILL COST ME $75.00 JUST TO CHECK. I ASKED AT A REGULAR CAR REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TRIED TO GET A NEW COND...

Apr 6, 2005 Equipment

ON MAY 28, 2004 I TOOK MY 2001 AZTEK TO DEALER TO SEE WHY MY AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT BLOW COLD AIR THEY FOUND LEAK IN RIGHT LOWER CORNER OF CONDENSER, $845 PLUS TAX I DECLINED THE REPAIRS BUT STILL COST ME $75.00 JUST TO CHECK. I ASKED AT A REGULAR CAR REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TRIED TO GET A NEW COND...

Apr 6, 2005 Equipment

ON MAY 28, 2004 I TOOK MY 2001 AZTEK TO DEALER TO SEE WHY MY AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT BLOW COLD AIR THEY FOUND LEAK IN RIGHT LOWER CORNER OF CONDENSER, $845 PLUS TAX I DECLINED THE REPAIRS BUT STILL COST ME $75.00 JUST TO CHECK. I ASKED AT A REGULAR CAR REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TRIED TO GET A NEW COND...

Apr 6, 2005 Equipment

ON MAY 28, 2004 I TOOK MY 2001 AZTEK TO DEALER TO SEE WHY MY AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT BLOW COLD AIR THEY FOUND LEAK IN RIGHT LOWER CORNER OF CONDENSER, $845 PLUS TAX I DECLINED THE REPAIRS BUT STILL COST ME $75.00 JUST TO CHECK. I ASKED AT A REGULAR CAR REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TRIED TO GET A NEW COND...

Mar 31, 2005 Seats

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC FRONT SEATS HAS A SHARP PIECE OF THE SEATS FRAME STICKING THROUGH.*MR THE FINISH ON THE TAIL LIGHTS PEELED OFF. *NM

Mar 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC FRONT SEATS HAS A SHARP PIECE OF THE SEATS FRAME STICKING THROUGH.*MR THE FINISH ON THE TAIL LIGHTS PEELED OFF. *NM

Mar 31, 2005 Seats

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC FRONT SEATS HAS A SHARP PIECE OF THE SEATS FRAME STICKING THROUGH.*MR THE FINISH ON THE TAIL LIGHTS PEELED OFF. *NM

Mar 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC FRONT SEATS HAS A SHARP PIECE OF THE SEATS FRAME STICKING THROUGH.*MR THE FINISH ON THE TAIL LIGHTS PEELED OFF. *NM

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ODOMETER LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT NOT HAVING ODOMETER VISIBLE IS A SAFETY VIOLATION, AN DPONTIAC SHOULD ...

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ODOMETER LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT NOT HAVING ODOMETER VISIBLE IS A SAFETY VIOLATION, AN DPONTIAC SHOULD ...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED ON MY WAY TO WORK. AFTER PUTTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL REVVING AT 2500 RPMS. AGAIN, ON MY WAY HOME, I AGAIN NOTICED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED ON ITS OWN AFTER REL...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED ON MY WAY TO WORK. AFTER PUTTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL REVVING AT 2500 RPMS. AGAIN, ON MY WAY HOME, I AGAIN NOTICED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED ON ITS OWN AFTER REL...

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

COOLANT LEAK ON PONTIAC 2001 AZTEK. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE SEIZED THE ENGINE WITH OUT WARNING. THE LOW COOLANT WARNING NEVER CAME ON EVEN AFTER I WAS ONE GALLON LOW. DEALER REPLACED GASKET FOR COST OF $730. PONTIAC WOULD NOT HELP W...

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

COOLANT LEAK ON PONTIAC 2001 AZTEK. THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE SEIZED THE ENGINE WITH OUT WARNING. THE LOW COOLANT WARNING NEVER CAME ON EVEN AFTER I WAS ONE GALLON LOW. DEALER REPLACED GASKET FOR COST OF $730. PONTIAC WOULD NOT HELP W...

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A SHATTERING NOISE, THEN THE MOTOR BLEW. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A SHATTERING NOISE, THEN THE MOTOR BLEW. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A WIRE ON THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR ATTACHMENT TO THE WHEEL HUB WORE OUT. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A WIRE ON THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR ATTACHMENT TO THE WHEEL HUB WORE OUT. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE. *JB

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,236 mi

FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ON GM MANUFACTURED 3.4L V6 ENGINE. GASKETS REPLACED AT EXPENSE OF OWNER.*AK

Jan 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,236 mi

FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ON GM MANUFACTURED 3.4L V6 ENGINE. GASKETS REPLACED AT EXPENSE OF OWNER.*AK

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,203 mi

I LOST HEAT IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK, BROUGHT TO REPAIR SHOP, LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. THEY SAID THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, GM HAS NEW SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT AND NEW DESIGN. COST TO REPAIR 794.00 CAR HAS 43203 MILES. CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HELP, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ITS A BA...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,203 mi

I LOST HEAT IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK, BROUGHT TO REPAIR SHOP, LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. THEY SAID THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, GM HAS NEW SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT AND NEW DESIGN. COST TO REPAIR 794.00 CAR HAS 43203 MILES. CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HELP, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ITS A BA...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. SINCE THEN IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAKING GASKET REQUIRING A REPAIR OF $750, WHICH I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED IS NOT AN USUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOME VERY ODD THINGS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE: 1.WHEN ON AN INCLINE, ONCE I ...

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. SINCE THEN IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAKING GASKET REQUIRING A REPAIR OF $750, WHICH I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED IS NOT AN USUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOME VERY ODD THINGS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE: 1.WHEN ON AN INCLINE, ONCE I ...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. SINCE THEN IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAKING GASKET REQUIRING A REPAIR OF $750, WHICH I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED IS NOT AN USUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOME VERY ODD THINGS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE: 1.WHEN ON AN INCLINE, ONCE I ...

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. SINCE THEN IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAKING GASKET REQUIRING A REPAIR OF $750, WHICH I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED IS NOT AN USUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOME VERY ODD THINGS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE: 1.WHEN ON AN INCLINE, ONCE I ...

Dec 2, 2004 Air Bags 120,000 mi

WHEN SHUTTING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Air Bags 120,000 mi

WHEN SHUTTING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Nov 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

BOUGHT AZTEK USED ON 6/2/04 46,000 MILES. ON 11/12/04 WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD AND SAW ANTI- FREEZE LEAKING FROM ENGINE. IT WAS COMING FROM HEAD GASKET. *JB

Nov 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

BOUGHT AZTEK USED ON 6/2/04 46,000 MILES. ON 11/12/04 WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD AND SAW ANTI- FREEZE LEAKING FROM ENGINE. IT WAS COMING FROM HEAD GASKET. *JB

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Tires 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Structure 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,130 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SAW FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER HER VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY. SHE SAYS SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, WHO SAID IT WAS HER RADIATOR. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RADIATOR, AIR CONDIT...

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,130 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SAW FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER HER VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY. SHE SAYS SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, WHO SAID IT WAS HER RADIATOR. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RADIATOR, AIR CONDIT...

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Tires 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Structure 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, TH...

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,130 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SAW FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER HER VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY. SHE SAYS SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, WHO SAID IT WAS HER RADIATOR. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RADIATOR, AIR CONDIT...

Nov 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,130 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SAW FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER HER VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY. SHE SAYS SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, WHO SAID IT WAS HER RADIATOR. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RADIATOR, AIR CONDIT...

Oct 29, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER COMPLETELY, AND INDICATING LOSS OF ABS SYSTEM. REPLACING FUSES RETURNED THE CAR TO THE ROAD, BUT HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE MORE WITHIN THE SUBSEQUENT WEEK. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO EVENTUALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM AFTER 3 DAYS. PART OF THE WIRIN...

Oct 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT AROUND 60,000 MILES. AC CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. WAS TOLD BY REPAIR TECH THAT THERE WAS A BRACKET THAT WAS POORLY MADE, AND THAT BRACKET WOULD PUNCH HOLES IN THE CONDENSER. TECH SAID HE HAD SEEN 3 EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS.

Oct 29, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER COMPLETELY, AND INDICATING LOSS OF ABS SYSTEM. REPLACING FUSES RETURNED THE CAR TO THE ROAD, BUT HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE MORE WITHIN THE SUBSEQUENT WEEK. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO EVENTUALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM AFTER 3 DAYS. PART OF THE WIRIN...

Oct 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT AROUND 60,000 MILES. AC CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. WAS TOLD BY REPAIR TECH THAT THERE WAS A BRACKET THAT WAS POORLY MADE, AND THAT BRACKET WOULD PUNCH HOLES IN THE CONDENSER. TECH SAID HE HAD SEEN 3 EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS.

Oct 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACKED WELD. *AK *NM

Oct 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACKED WELD. *AK *NM

Sep 29, 2004 Visibility

WHIE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THEY GOT STUCK HALF WAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Visibility

WHIE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THEY GOT STUCK HALF WAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION GAVE IN AFTER THREE AND A HALF YEARS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE (PURCHASED APRIL 2001). I BECAME STUCK IN TRAFFIC AS A RESULT. HOWEVER, SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING, THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN RUNNING SMOOTHLY AT ALL. MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF REPAIRS TIME AND TIME AGA...

Sep 21, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE OFF OF THE VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE ALTHOUGH SHE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS PERFECTLY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A STEP MISSING IN THE PROCESS. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE....

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION GAVE IN AFTER THREE AND A HALF YEARS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE (PURCHASED APRIL 2001). I BECAME STUCK IN TRAFFIC AS A RESULT. HOWEVER, SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING, THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN RUNNING SMOOTHLY AT ALL. MY CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF REPAIRS TIME AND TIME AGA...

Sep 21, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE OFF OF THE VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE ALTHOUGH SHE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS PERFECTLY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A STEP MISSING IN THE PROCESS. A TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE....

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTIFREEZE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LEAKING HEAD GASKET. THE GASKET WAS CRACKED AND DEFECTIVE. THIS HAPPENED AT 80,000 MI. I HAVE THE PARTS.*AK

Sep 18, 2004 Equipment 75,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR CASE CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL THE COOLANT.*AK

Sep 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING/SHOWED FULL ALL THE TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAD GONE BAD.*AK

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTIFREEZE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LEAKING HEAD GASKET. THE GASKET WAS CRACKED AND DEFECTIVE. THIS HAPPENED AT 80,000 MI. I HAVE THE PARTS.*AK

Sep 18, 2004 Equipment 75,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR CASE CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL THE COOLANT.*AK

Sep 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING/SHOWED FULL ALL THE TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAD GONE BAD.*AK

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Electrical System 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Tires 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Electrical System 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Tires 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC

Sep 10, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON 7-23-04 AND HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT A TOTAL OF APPROX 2 WEEKS NOW. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE CHANGING GEARS FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND AFTER A COUPLE DAYS OF THIS, IT FINALLY STARTED SLIPPING REAL BAD TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. I HAVE TAKEN IT ...

Sep 10, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON 7-23-04 AND HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT A TOTAL OF APPROX 2 WEEKS NOW. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE CHANGING GEARS FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND AFTER A COUPLE DAYS OF THIS, IT FINALLY STARTED SLIPPING REAL BAD TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. I HAVE TAKEN IT ...

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56000 MILES NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS , JUST STARTED MAKING NOISE ALL OF A SDDEN. TOOK IT TO DEALER GOT $3900.00 ESTIMATE FOR TRANSMISSION INTAKE MANIFOLD & DRIVESHAFT. *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Equipment 47,200 mi

A/C CONDENSER HAS A LEAK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, BOTTOM CORNER. VEHICLE HAD JUST 47,200 MILES. IT APPEARS THIS IS A FREQUENT FAILURE (6 REPLACEMENTS LISTED NHTSA COMPLAINTS AND 3 WEB SITES WITH OVER 18 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS). ONE SOURCE STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURE PROCESS...

Aug 6, 2004 Equipment 47,200 mi

A/C CONDENSER HAS A LEAK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, BOTTOM CORNER. VEHICLE HAD JUST 47,200 MILES. IT APPEARS THIS IS A FREQUENT FAILURE (6 REPLACEMENTS LISTED NHTSA COMPLAINTS AND 3 WEB SITES WITH OVER 18 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS). ONE SOURCE STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURE PROCESS...

Aug 5, 2004 Tires

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Aug 5, 2004 Tires

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Aug 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JUNE 19 2004 FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER..ON AUGUST 3 2004 HAD A BLOWOUT AT 65 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE..THE HEADLAMP AND FOG LIGHT HAD COMPLETELY CAME OUT.HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER,,THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY WORN TIRES...WHICH WERE FIRESTONE...STILL A...

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train 65,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IN TRAFFIC.*AK

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train 65,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IN TRAFFIC.*AK

Jul 15, 2004 Air Bags 40,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Air Bags 40,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *LA

Jul 10, 2004 Equipment 64,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER DEVELOPED A HOLE RESULTING IN NEED FOR NEW INSTALLATION. *AK

Jul 10, 2004 Equipment 64,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER DEVELOPED A HOLE RESULTING IN NEED FOR NEW INSTALLATION. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SHOP, CAR WOULDN'T START. BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. IT'S STRANDED ME SEVERAL TIMES. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STARTER, THIS CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SHOP, CAR WOULDN'T START. BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. IT'S STRANDED ME SEVERAL TIMES. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STARTER, THIS CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SHOP, CAR WOULDN'T START. BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. IT'S STRANDED ME SEVERAL TIMES. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STARTER, THIS CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SHOP, CAR WOULDN'T START. BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. IT'S STRANDED ME SEVERAL TIMES. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STARTER, THIS CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 39,200 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A STOP SIGN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE GEARS SLAMMED INTO PLACE. BY THE TIME CONSUMER CAME TO THE NEXT INTERSECTION VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 39,200 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A STOP SIGN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE GEARS SLAMMED INTO PLACE. BY THE TIME CONSUMER CAME TO THE NEXT INTERSECTION VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Structure 22,271 mi

FOR PAST YEAR REPORTED INCREASING WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER'S DOOR. LEAD TO UNEVEN GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME OF VEHICLE AND CREASING OF EXTERIOR METAL ON DOOR. BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES AND EACH TIME THE HINGES HAVE TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. HINGES TO HOLD DRIVER'S DOOR IS LITERALLY COMING OFF OF FR...

Jun 14, 2004 Structure 22,271 mi

FOR PAST YEAR REPORTED INCREASING WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER'S DOOR. LEAD TO UNEVEN GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME OF VEHICLE AND CREASING OF EXTERIOR METAL ON DOOR. BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES AND EACH TIME THE HINGES HAVE TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. HINGES TO HOLD DRIVER'S DOOR IS LITERALLY COMING OFF OF FR...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL AND A/C PROBLEMS:T 40,000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE IT HAD A HOLE. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.T 83,000, THE HATCH CEASED WORKING, COULDN'T BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER'S SID DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING ( IPAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED, NOO...

Jun 8, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER CRACKED JUST AFTER THE 50,000 MILE MARK. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN CONSERVATIVELY IN NON-EXTREME CONDITIONS WITH REGULAR CHECKUPS. IT CRACKED COMPLETELY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM MYSELF. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE COLD LEVEL INSIDE WENT FROM COLD T...

Jun 8, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER CRACKED JUST AFTER THE 50,000 MILE MARK. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN CONSERVATIVELY IN NON-EXTREME CONDITIONS WITH REGULAR CHECKUPS. IT CRACKED COMPLETELY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM MYSELF. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE COLD LEVEL INSIDE WENT FROM COLD T...

May 26, 2004 Equipment 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Electrical System 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Electrical System Crash

THIS PONTIAC AZTEK HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT OCCURS, EVERYTHING STOPS WORKING INCLUDING THE STEERING, THEREFORE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. WE HAVE BEEN IN 3 NEAR ACCIDENTS SINCE THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ALWA...

May 26, 2004 Equipment 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Suspension 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Electrical System 15,000 mi

HAVE HAD ON-GOING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN. HAVE HAD THE DRAIN CLEANED TWICE AND REPAIRED ONCE. STILL HAVE WATER DRAINING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUBS, FOUR WIRING HARNESSES, THE FUEL PUMP, THE BATTERY, AND THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. MOST O...

May 26, 2004 Electrical System Crash

THIS PONTIAC AZTEK HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT OCCURS, EVERYTHING STOPS WORKING INCLUDING THE STEERING, THEREFORE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. WE HAVE BEEN IN 3 NEAR ACCIDENTS SINCE THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ALWA...

May 16, 2004 Equipment 43,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN FOR A/C SERVICE ON 5/11/04 BECAUSE THE AIR EMITTED WAS NOT COOL. THEY RECHARGED THE A/C. LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER, THE AIR WAS WARM AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE GARAGE WHERE THEY RAN DYE THROUGH THE A/C AND FOUND THE COMPRESSOR NEEDS REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATE OF $100...

May 16, 2004 Equipment 43,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN FOR A/C SERVICE ON 5/11/04 BECAUSE THE AIR EMITTED WAS NOT COOL. THEY RECHARGED THE A/C. LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER, THE AIR WAS WARM AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE GARAGE WHERE THEY RAN DYE THROUGH THE A/C AND FOUND THE COMPRESSOR NEEDS REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATE OF $100...

May 3, 2004 Visibility 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR VIEW MIRROR DETACHED AND HIT THE PASSENGER WINDOW. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE WINDOW WOULD BE OPENED IT WOULD HIT HER DAUGHTER'S FACE. *AK

May 3, 2004 Visibility 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR VIEW MIRROR DETACHED AND HIT THE PASSENGER WINDOW. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE WINDOW WOULD BE OPENED IT WOULD HIT HER DAUGHTER'S FACE. *AK

May 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS OF YET DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BUT I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK MADE BY GM I WAS INFORMED OF THE LEAKY GASKET WHEN I WENT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. THEY QUOTED ME $755.00 TO FIX IT. WE DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY AND EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SERVERAL OTHER CASES IN THE AREA GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING AB...

May 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS OF YET DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BUT I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK MADE BY GM I WAS INFORMED OF THE LEAKY GASKET WHEN I WENT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. THEY QUOTED ME $755.00 TO FIX IT. WE DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY AND EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SERVERAL OTHER CASES IN THE AREA GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING AB...

Apr 27, 2004 Tires

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS HT TIRES. SIZE P21570R1575 PERFORMED ERRATICALLY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED THAT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Tires

FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS HT TIRES. SIZE P21570R1575 PERFORMED ERRATICALLY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED THAT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. CONSUMER STATES,THAT THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK *NM

Apr 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. CONSUMER STATES,THAT THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK *NM

Apr 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other 74,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY, AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. *AK

Apr 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other 74,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY, AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AIR CONDITOR STOP WORKING AT 41,000 TOOK CAR TO DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, WARRANTY WAS UP. I CALLED PONTIAC AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THE AIR IN THESE VEHICLES. I TALK WITH SOMEONE AT THE REPAIR SHOP AT DOBBS PONTIAC ABOUT THE A\C HE S...

Mar 30, 2004 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AIR CONDITOR STOP WORKING AT 41,000 TOOK CAR TO DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, WARRANTY WAS UP. I CALLED PONTIAC AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THE AIR IN THESE VEHICLES. I TALK WITH SOMEONE AT THE REPAIR SHOP AT DOBBS PONTIAC ABOUT THE A\C HE S...

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

MU AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 43,000 MILES. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE- FIRST SHOOK, MADE GRINDING NOISES, THEN FAILED TO ENGAGE AND DRIVE.*AK

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

MU AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 43,000 MILES. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE- FIRST SHOOK, MADE GRINDING NOISES, THEN FAILED TO ENGAGE AND DRIVE.*AK

Mar 16, 2004 Equipment 38,850 mi

TOOK MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN LAST WEEK 10 MAR 04 WITH A A/C PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS LOW ON FREON AND SERVICED IT BACK UP AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. 5 DAYS LATER TURNED ON THE A/C AND AGAIN NO COLD AIR. TOOK MY AZTEK BACK IN TODAY AND THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN MY CONDENSER ...

Mar 16, 2004 Equipment 38,850 mi

TOOK MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN LAST WEEK 10 MAR 04 WITH A A/C PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS LOW ON FREON AND SERVICED IT BACK UP AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. 5 DAYS LATER TURNED ON THE A/C AND AGAIN NO COLD AIR. TOOK MY AZTEK BACK IN TODAY AND THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN MY CONDENSER ...

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Fuel System, Other 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Visibility 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Fuel System, Other 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Visibility 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

8081 MILES: SRS LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. (REFLASH PCM AND BCM) BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. (REPLACED BATTERY AND CLEANED TERMINALS) THE BRAKES SQUEAL AND ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. (NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THAT TIME). *AK 8125 MILES: SES LIGHT ON AGAIN. (CLEANED CORRODED CONNECTORS FOR ABS AND FUEL...

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE T...

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE T...

Feb 9, 2004 Wheels 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS 100,000 MILES ON IT AND ON TOP OF REPLACING MANY "MINOR" PARTS AS WELL AS THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER, THE TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER BOARD, WE HAVE NOW REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS 3 TIMES. AND, WHILE REPLACING THE BEARINGS WE FOUND THAT THE HALF-SHAFT IS BAD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED....

Feb 9, 2004 Wheels 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS 100,000 MILES ON IT AND ON TOP OF REPLACING MANY "MINOR" PARTS AS WELL AS THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER, THE TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER BOARD, WE HAVE NOW REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS 3 TIMES. AND, WHILE REPLACING THE BEARINGS WE FOUND THAT THE HALF-SHAFT IS BAD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED....

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED MY ASTEK IN JULY 2001, IT WAS BRAND NEW SINCE I HAVE HAD IT I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS , A WHEEL BEARING HAS WENT OUT, MY ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG, I NEEDED TO GET BRAND NEW TIRES, AND MY TRANSMISSION IS NOW OUT AND ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE. I WILL BE INVESTIGATING...

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED MY ASTEK IN JULY 2001, IT WAS BRAND NEW SINCE I HAVE HAD IT I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS , A WHEEL BEARING HAS WENT OUT, MY ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG, I NEEDED TO GET BRAND NEW TIRES, AND MY TRANSMISSION IS NOW OUT AND ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE. I WILL BE INVESTIGATING...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 62,200 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC,YOU DON'T HAVE LISTING FOR THE VEHICLE... BODY CONTROL MODULE WENT BAD... $ 233.00 PART, REST O $ 650.00 LABOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 62,200 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC,YOU DON'T HAVE LISTING FOR THE VEHICLE... BODY CONTROL MODULE WENT BAD... $ 233.00 PART, REST O $ 650.00 LABOR...

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR FLASHED THEN IT STAYED ILLUMINATED. ON FEBRUARY 2002 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE. EIGHTEEN MONTHS LATER PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR FLASHED THEN IT STAYED ILLUMINATED. ON FEBRUARY 2002 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE. EIGHTEEN MONTHS LATER PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, SINCE THEN: HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL "MEMORY" TWICE BECAUSE THE CHANGE OIL LIGHT WOULDN'T RESET AND THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; THE CONDENSER LEAKED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULDN'T WORK; NOW, MY GAS GAGE GOES UP TO FULL, THEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT RETU...

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, SINCE THEN: HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL "MEMORY" TWICE BECAUSE THE CHANGE OIL LIGHT WOULDN'T RESET AND THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; THE CONDENSER LEAKED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULDN'T WORK; NOW, MY GAS GAGE GOES UP TO FULL, THEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT RETU...

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, SINCE THEN: HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL "MEMORY" TWICE BECAUSE THE CHANGE OIL LIGHT WOULDN'T RESET AND THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; THE CONDENSER LEAKED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULDN'T WORK; NOW, MY GAS GAGE GOES UP TO FULL, THEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT RETU...

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, SINCE THEN: HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL "MEMORY" TWICE BECAUSE THE CHANGE OIL LIGHT WOULDN'T RESET AND THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; THE CONDENSER LEAKED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULDN'T WORK; NOW, MY GAS GAGE GOES UP TO FULL, THEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT RETU...

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 68,200 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED, UPON APPROACHING STOP SIGN THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISION WITH SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO WORK BUT WITHOUT POWER ASSIST. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INSTRUCTED US TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN ON THE W...

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

UPON STARTING WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD, VEHICLE MADE LOUD CLUNKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, DEALERSHIP CALLED. WE WERE TOLD TO DRIVE CAR TO DEALER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INVESTIGATION ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT PISTON ROD PI...

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 68,200 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED, UPON APPROACHING STOP SIGN THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISION WITH SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO WORK BUT WITHOUT POWER ASSIST. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INSTRUCTED US TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN ON THE W...

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

UPON STARTING WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD, VEHICLE MADE LOUD CLUNKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, DEALERSHIP CALLED. WE WERE TOLD TO DRIVE CAR TO DEALER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INVESTIGATION ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT PISTON ROD PI...

Oct 14, 2003 Electrical System

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN BECAUSE A LIGHT WAS ON, RESULTING IN A SHORT AND NO LIGHTS ON AT ALL. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN BECAUSE A LIGHT WAS ON, RESULTING IN A SHORT AND NO LIGHTS ON AT ALL. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Electrical System

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN BECAUSE A LIGHT WAS ON, RESULTING IN A SHORT AND NO LIGHTS ON AT ALL. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN BECAUSE A LIGHT WAS ON, RESULTING IN A SHORT AND NO LIGHTS ON AT ALL. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Suspension

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Structure

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Equipment

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Suspension

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Structure

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Equipment

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 AZTEK IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT IT WOULD BE A DEPENDABLE DURABLE CAR. IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. WILL NOT KEEP ALIGNMENT SO THE TIRES HAVE WORN PREMATURELY. THE SEAL AROUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LEAKED CAUSING CARPET DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED BY T...

Sep 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,400 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC LEAKING FUEL FROM SEAM OF GAS TANK, FIRST NOTICED ON 9/7/03. BROUGHT TO DAVIS PONTIAC DEALER IN RICHBORO PA (WHERE I BOUGHT THE AUTO ON APRIL 14, 2001) INFORMED ME THAT SINCE I HAVE 48,400 MILES ON THE CAR IT WILL COST ME 675 FOR THE TANK REPLACEMENT, 100 FOR OVERNIGHT SHIPMENT....

Sep 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,400 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEC LEAKING FUEL FROM SEAM OF GAS TANK, FIRST NOTICED ON 9/7/03. BROUGHT TO DAVIS PONTIAC DEALER IN RICHBORO PA (WHERE I BOUGHT THE AUTO ON APRIL 14, 2001) INFORMED ME THAT SINCE I HAVE 48,400 MILES ON THE CAR IT WILL COST ME 675 FOR THE TANK REPLACEMENT, 100 FOR OVERNIGHT SHIPMENT....

Sep 11, 2003 Electrical System 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Other 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Electrical System 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Other 54,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Tires

REAR TIRE TREADS ARE RAISED AND MAKE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS HT TIRES, P215/70R15.*AK

Sep 3, 2003 Tires

REAR TIRE TREADS ARE RAISED AND MAKE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS HT TIRES, P215/70R15.*AK

Aug 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

OUR AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, WE THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED TO BE RE-CHARGED, I HAD IT RE-CHARGED TWO WEEKS IN A ROLL, THEN IT QUIT WORKING AGAIN, I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW MANY COMPLAINS ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR LEAKING IN THE AZTEK 2001, I WOULD THINK THAT A NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE SENT OUT TO C...

Aug 28, 2003 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

OUR AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, WE THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED TO BE RE-CHARGED, I HAD IT RE-CHARGED TWO WEEKS IN A ROLL, THEN IT QUIT WORKING AGAIN, I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW MANY COMPLAINS ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR LEAKING IN THE AZTEK 2001, I WOULD THINK THAT A NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE SENT OUT TO C...

Aug 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 39,000 mi

39,000 MILES AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING.CALLED DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY COMMON PROBLEMS AND IF REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED.WAS TOLD NO. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALER AT 59,000 MILE TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH AC.WAS TOLD CONDENSOR AND COMPRESSOR ARE BOTH BAD.$1800 TO REPAIR!!! STILL BROKEN.

Aug 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

OUR AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, WE THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED TO BE RE-CHARGED, I HAD IT RE-CHARGED TWO WEEKS IN A ROLL, THEN IT QUIT WORKING AGAIN, I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW MANY COMPLAINS ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR LEAKING IN THE AZTEK 2001, I WOULD THINK THAT A NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE SENT OUT TO C...

Aug 28, 2003 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

OUR AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, WE THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED TO BE RE-CHARGED, I HAD IT RE-CHARGED TWO WEEKS IN A ROLL, THEN IT QUIT WORKING AGAIN, I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW MANY COMPLAINS ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR LEAKING IN THE AZTEK 2001, I WOULD THINK THAT A NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE SENT OUT TO C...

Aug 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other 39,000 mi

39,000 MILES AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING.CALLED DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY COMMON PROBLEMS AND IF REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED.WAS TOLD NO. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALER AT 59,000 MILE TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH AC.WAS TOLD CONDENSOR AND COMPRESSOR ARE BOTH BAD.$1800 TO REPAIR!!! STILL BROKEN.

Aug 12, 2003 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE (3 DAYS IN A ROW). CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICING ON MONDAY AUG 11, THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS DUPLICATING PROBLEM. STILL WORKING ON IT.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Equipment 42,000 mi

AT 42,000 MILES THE CONDENSOR BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, RENDERING THE A/C INOPERABLE.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON IN MY 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE (3 DAYS IN A ROW). CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICING ON MONDAY AUG 11, THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS DUPLICATING PROBLEM. STILL WORKING ON IT.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Equipment 42,000 mi

AT 42,000 MILES THE CONDENSOR BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, RENDERING THE A/C INOPERABLE.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 17,132 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN WITH FEET ON BRAKE PAD , VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED BEFORE STOPPING. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 17,132 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN WITH FEET ON BRAKE PAD , VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED BEFORE STOPPING. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,350 mi

FUEL LEAK OVER LEFT REAR TIRE. FILL TANK FILLTUBE PULLED LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY, MILEAGE 20,373. REQUIRED BRAND NEW FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY AND WIRING. COULD HAVE POSED A FIRE HAZARD.

Jul 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,350 mi

FUEL LEAK OVER LEFT REAR TIRE. FILL TANK FILLTUBE PULLED LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY, MILEAGE 20,373. REQUIRED BRAND NEW FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY AND WIRING. COULD HAVE POSED A FIRE HAZARD.

Jul 30, 2003 Equipment

OUR AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. COMPRESSOR OR CONDENSER WENT OUT. WE HAD IT CHECKED FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS JUST BAD PARTS. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Equipment

OUR AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. COMPRESSOR OR CONDENSER WENT OUT. WE HAD IT CHECKED FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS JUST BAD PARTS. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire 60,200 mi

AFTER CAR WAS SERVICES, WITHIN ONE-HALF HOUR OF DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE COULD NOT BE PUT OUT BY 8 POLICE VEHICLES RESPONDING AND HAD TO BE EXTINGUISHED BY A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY ENGINE.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train 39,974 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTAIC AZTEK WITH 39,978 MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD ALREADY AND IS GOING TO COST 2,000+ DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FAR TO SOON FOR A NEWER VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire 60,200 mi

AFTER CAR WAS SERVICES, WITHIN ONE-HALF HOUR OF DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE COULD NOT BE PUT OUT BY 8 POLICE VEHICLES RESPONDING AND HAD TO BE EXTINGUISHED BY A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY ENGINE.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Power Train 39,974 mi

I HAVE A 2001 PONTAIC AZTEK WITH 39,978 MILES ON IT. MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD ALREADY AND IS GOING TO COST 2,000+ DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FAR TO SOON FOR A NEWER VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. DURING HOT DAYS (>85 DEGREES) TRUCK WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR AT SPEEDS UNDER 42-46 MPH. IF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, TRUCK WILL DECELERATE UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 42-46MPH. RPM IS BETWEEN 1500 RPM AND 2100 RPM WHEN THIS OCCURS. BRAKING...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. DURING HOT DAYS (>85 DEGREES) TRUCK WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR AT SPEEDS UNDER 42-46 MPH. IF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, TRUCK WILL DECELERATE UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 42-46MPH. RPM IS BETWEEN 1500 RPM AND 2100 RPM WHEN THIS OCCURS. BRAKING...

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE CAR ROLLS WHEN IN GEAR. FRONT OR BACK, DEPENDING ON THE PITCH OF THE ROAD. AT A STOP LIGHT, IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF MY BRAKE, IT ROLES BACK. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I STOPPED HALF WAY IN THE CAR ROLL OUT INTO THE ALLY. THE OTHER 35 COMPLAINTS DIDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM, SO MAYBE ITS N...

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE CAR ROLLS WHEN IN GEAR. FRONT OR BACK, DEPENDING ON THE PITCH OF THE ROAD. AT A STOP LIGHT, IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF MY BRAKE, IT ROLES BACK. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I STOPPED HALF WAY IN THE CAR ROLL OUT INTO THE ALLY. THE OTHER 35 COMPLAINTS DIDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM, SO MAYBE ITS N...

May 24, 2003 Equipment 12,353 mi

TWICE WITHIN 52000 THE A/C CONDENSER HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER LETTING OUT THE FREON. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART BY THE MANUFACTURER. JULY 1 2001 AND THEN MAY 15, 2003. *NLM

May 24, 2003 Equipment 12,353 mi

TWICE WITHIN 52000 THE A/C CONDENSER HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER LETTING OUT THE FREON. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART BY THE MANUFACTURER. JULY 1 2001 AND THEN MAY 15, 2003. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE 1ST YEAR ROUTINE NYS INSPECTION, I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. DEALER AND SUBSEQUENT CALL TO PONTIAC BOTH INDICATED THAT THE MATERIAL USED ON BRAKE PADS WEAR MORE QUICKLY SINCE THEY ARE NO LONGER MADE OF THE ASBESTOS MATERIAL. GRANTED AT 22000 MILES IT WAS SOONER THAN EXPECTED...

May 15, 2003 Tires

AFTER THE 1ST YEAR ROUTINE NYS INSPECTION, I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. DEALER AND SUBSEQUENT CALL TO PONTIAC BOTH INDICATED THAT THE MATERIAL USED ON BRAKE PADS WEAR MORE QUICKLY SINCE THEY ARE NO LONGER MADE OF THE ASBESTOS MATERIAL. GRANTED AT 22000 MILES IT WAS SOONER THAN EXPECTED...

May 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE 1ST YEAR ROUTINE NYS INSPECTION, I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. DEALER AND SUBSEQUENT CALL TO PONTIAC BOTH INDICATED THAT THE MATERIAL USED ON BRAKE PADS WEAR MORE QUICKLY SINCE THEY ARE NO LONGER MADE OF THE ASBESTOS MATERIAL. GRANTED AT 22000 MILES IT WAS SOONER THAN EXPECTED...

May 15, 2003 Tires

AFTER THE 1ST YEAR ROUTINE NYS INSPECTION, I WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. DEALER AND SUBSEQUENT CALL TO PONTIAC BOTH INDICATED THAT THE MATERIAL USED ON BRAKE PADS WEAR MORE QUICKLY SINCE THEY ARE NO LONGER MADE OF THE ASBESTOS MATERIAL. GRANTED AT 22000 MILES IT WAS SOONER THAN EXPECTED...

May 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS COVERS ARE DISCOLORED AND ARE CRACKING ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE LENS (EGG SHELL TYPE) IT LOOKS LIKE SPIDER WEB TYPE. THE CRACKING IS SPREADING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS COVERS ARE DISCOLORED AND ARE CRACKING ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE LENS (EGG SHELL TYPE) IT LOOKS LIKE SPIDER WEB TYPE. THE CRACKING IS SPREADING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. *NLM

Apr 7, 2003 Electrical System

THE HEAD LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Apr 7, 2003 Electrical System

THE HEAD LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *JB

Jan 27, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS. ALSO STATED THAT HER SIZE WILL ACTUALLY NOT ALLOW HER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS AN AIR BAG. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS. ALSO STATED THAT HER SIZE WILL ACTUALLY NOT ALLOW HER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS AN AIR BAG. *AK

Jan 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash 7,000 mi

I OWNED A PONTIAC AZTEK 2001. I USE TO NOTICE THIS CAR / SUV FREQUENTLY SWAYED WITH BREEZE - MORE SO THAN OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN. ON A WINDY DAY AROUND 10:30 PM NIGHT WHILE DRIVING WITH FAMILY ON A FREEWAY (US23 S) NEAR FENTON MI, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE FREEZING WINDS CAUSING THE THE CAR TO SWAY ABN...

Jan 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash 7,000 mi

I OWNED A PONTIAC AZTEK 2001. I USE TO NOTICE THIS CAR / SUV FREQUENTLY SWAYED WITH BREEZE - MORE SO THAN OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN. ON A WINDY DAY AROUND 10:30 PM NIGHT WHILE DRIVING WITH FAMILY ON A FREEWAY (US23 S) NEAR FENTON MI, WE NOTICED EXCESSIVE FREEZING WINDS CAUSING THE THE CAR TO SWAY ABN...

Jan 11, 2003 Tires

WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE WHICH INCLUDED ROTATING TIRES. WHEN TIRES WERE ROTATED, THREE TIRES WERE NOTED WITH INNER EDGE CUPPING AND DAMAGE. THE SRV IS AN AZTEC AND THE TIRES ARE WILDERNESS HTS. NILES IS A AUTHORIZED DEALER AND STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES, WILL NOT REPLACE.T...

Jan 11, 2003 Tires

WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE WHICH INCLUDED ROTATING TIRES. WHEN TIRES WERE ROTATED, THREE TIRES WERE NOTED WITH INNER EDGE CUPPING AND DAMAGE. THE SRV IS AN AZTEC AND THE TIRES ARE WILDERNESS HTS. NILES IS A AUTHORIZED DEALER AND STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES, WILL NOT REPLACE.T...

Jan 9, 2003 Tires Crash 58,214 mi

STUDDED SNOW TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND PUT ON BY GULF SERVICE STATION IN PITTSFIELD, ME ON 12/03/02. ON 01/01/03 THE DRIVER FRONT SNOW TIRE "BLEW OFF" RIM OF WHEEL. TIRE WAS NOT RECOVERED AT ACCIDENT SITE. TIRE COULD NOT BE FOUND BY NY STATE TROOPER NOR MY HUSBAND! VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

Jan 9, 2003 Tires Crash 58,214 mi

STUDDED SNOW TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND PUT ON BY GULF SERVICE STATION IN PITTSFIELD, ME ON 12/03/02. ON 01/01/03 THE DRIVER FRONT SNOW TIRE "BLEW OFF" RIM OF WHEEL. TIRE WAS NOT RECOVERED AT ACCIDENT SITE. TIRE COULD NOT BE FOUND BY NY STATE TROOPER NOR MY HUSBAND! VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

Jan 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Structure 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension 56,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK HAS WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. GM SAYS THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE ARE OVER 2000 OF THESE PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CAN CAN'T BE DRIVEN, NOR CAN IT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT THE PART. GM SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *JB

Jan 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Structure 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

SOON AFTER PURCHASE THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE THAT BEGAN IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE CLICKING NOISE THEN TURNED INTO A POPPING NOISE THAT COULD BE FELT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE IS WIND NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR POST, NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, THE RIGHT ...

Jan 8, 2003 Suspension 56,000 mi

2001 PONTIAC AZTEK HAS WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. GM SAYS THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE ARE OVER 2000 OF THESE PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CAN CAN'T BE DRIVEN, NOR CAN IT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT THE PART. GM SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK DROPPED PARTIALLY, CAUSING SPARKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS. *AK

Jan 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK DROPPED PARTIALLY, CAUSING SPARKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS. *AK

Dec 6, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SHE STOPS ON A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN SHE STEPS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STILL MOVES FORWARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Dec 6, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SHE STOPS ON A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN SHE STEPS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STILL MOVES FORWARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Nov 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND VEHICLE HAS HARD SHIFTING CAUSING THE VEHICAL TO SURGE FORWARD. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND VEHICLE HAS HARD SHIFTING CAUSING THE VEHICAL TO SURGE FORWARD. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Seat Belts 4,772 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK DOWN AND STAY FIRM AT THE HIP, THEREFORE THE UPPER BELT IS SO LOOSE THAT THE CONSUMER IS NOT CONFINED INTO THE SEAT. *JG

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING INTO ANOTHER GEAR, THE GEAR SHIFT GOT STUCK AND A GRINDING NOISE APPEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Seat Belts 4,772 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK DOWN AND STAY FIRM AT THE HIP, THEREFORE THE UPPER BELT IS SO LOOSE THAT THE CONSUMER IS NOT CONFINED INTO THE SEAT. *JG

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING INTO ANOTHER GEAR, THE GEAR SHIFT GOT STUCK AND A GRINDING NOISE APPEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Sep 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE STEERING TIE ROD/DRIVE BAR HAVE BROKEN. CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS INJECTED FROMTHE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVID...

Sep 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AROLLOVER COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UPON IMPACT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJUIES. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLMNEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF ROAD AND ROLLED. MR

Sep 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE STEERING TIE ROD/DRIVE BAR HAVE BROKEN. CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS INJECTED FROMTHE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVID...

Sep 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AROLLOVER COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UPON IMPACT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJUIES. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLMNEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF ROAD AND ROLLED. MR

Sep 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Visibility

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Tires

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Equipment

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Visibility

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Tires

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2002 Equipment

CHUNKS OF RUBBER ARE FALLING OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO DON'T ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING AGAIN.

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM.*JB

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM.*JB

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (VEHICLE ROLLLOVER) DRIVER SUSTAINED AND INJURY. *AK *JB THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE, IN A ROLLOVER. THE DRIVER WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED, AND SUSTAINED INJURY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSAXLE FAILED. *JB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE DID NOT LOCK, AND THE FRONT-SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM.*JB

Aug 28, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM.*JB

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY, REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT BTWN 40-45 MPH, NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ABS WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY, REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT BTWN 40-45 MPH, NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY, REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT BTWN 40-45 MPH, NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ABS WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY, REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT BTWN 40-45 MPH, NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

ON 9/4/01 WITH 3580 MILESI WENT TO MY DEALER OF PURCHASE (DALLAS AUTOMOTIVE) TO REPORT LOUD CLUNKING NOISES COMING FROM THE CAR DURING SHIFTING AND GAS ENGAGEMENT. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS TOLD THIS AGAIN ON 12/17/01 BY NOURSE AUTOMOTIVE. THEN ON 7/02/02 WITH 24,769MILES THE PR...

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

ON 9/4/01 WITH 3580 MILESI WENT TO MY DEALER OF PURCHASE (DALLAS AUTOMOTIVE) TO REPORT LOUD CLUNKING NOISES COMING FROM THE CAR DURING SHIFTING AND GAS ENGAGEMENT. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS TOLD THIS AGAIN ON 12/17/01 BY NOURSE AUTOMOTIVE. THEN ON 7/02/02 WITH 24,769MILES THE PR...

Jul 19, 2002 Interior Lighting

28 MARCH 2002, DRIVING CAR, ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, STARTED WAS REPLACED. 17 APRIL 2002 DRIVING VEHICLE 30 MPH, MADE RIGHT TURN, ACCELERATED VEHICLE, ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. SERVICE MANAGER AND TECH CAME OUT TO THE C...

Jul 19, 2002 Interior Lighting

28 MARCH 2002, DRIVING CAR, ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, STARTED WAS REPLACED. 17 APRIL 2002 DRIVING VEHICLE 30 MPH, MADE RIGHT TURN, ACCELERATED VEHICLE, ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. SERVICE MANAGER AND TECH CAME OUT TO THE C...

Jul 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. MONTH LATER, AFTER VEHICLE WAS SITTING WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED, INJURING THE DRIVER.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. MONTH LATER, AFTER VEHICLE WAS SITTING WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED, INJURING THE DRIVER.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES AT VARIOUS SPEED, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 20 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES AT VARIOUS SPEED, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Visibility

MAY 2001 AFTER A DAYS OF PURCHACING VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR ON THE UNIT, AGAIN SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED MAY 2002. MAY 2002 HORN QUIT AND HAD TO HAVE REPLACEMENT PART.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Visibility

MAY 2001 AFTER A DAYS OF PURCHACING VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR ON THE UNIT, AGAIN SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED MAY 2002. MAY 2002 HORN QUIT AND HAD TO HAVE REPLACEMENT PART.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAIDED AT 13000 MILES GM HAS HAD MANY COMPLANTS ON THIS COULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAIDED AT 13000 MILES GM HAS HAD MANY COMPLANTS ON THIS COULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED THREE TIMES. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS A TOTAL REFUND FOR THE VEHICLE. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND BLADES FAILED. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, LEFT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AND DEALER FOUND AN INTERNAL OPEN CIRCUIT. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Electrical System

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SWITCH FAILED DUE TO A BAD CONNECTION AT SWITCH, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED THREE TIMES. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS A TOTAL REFUND FOR THE VEHICLE. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND BLADES FAILED. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, LEFT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AND DEALER FOUND AN INTERNAL OPEN CIRCUIT. *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Electrical System

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SWITCH FAILED DUE TO A BAD CONNECTION AT SWITCH, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *YH

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILEDD AND GMC WONT WARRANTY. *AK

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILEDD AND GMC WONT WARRANTY. *AK

May 23, 2002 Child Seat

RECALL 00V150000 ON CHILD SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WAS DONE. WHILE GRINDING DOWN THE LATCHES MECHANIC BROKE ONE OF THEM. *JB *YD

May 23, 2002 Child Seat

RECALL 00V150000 ON CHILD SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WAS DONE. WHILE GRINDING DOWN THE LATCHES MECHANIC BROKE ONE OF THEM. *JB *YD

May 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL VIBRATES. BRAKES AND ROTORS KEEP PERMATURELY WEARING OUT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED ON 4 OCCASSIONS.*JB

May 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL VIBRATES. BRAKES AND ROTORS KEEP PERMATURELY WEARING OUT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED ON 4 OCCASSIONS.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE OUTPUT BEARING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT OVEREATING, WHICH THEN SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE STARTING A ROADSIDE FIRE.*YH

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE OUTPUT BEARING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT OVEREATING, WHICH THEN SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE STARTING A ROADSIDE FIRE.*YH

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE OUTPUT BEARING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT OVEREATING, WHICH THEN SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE STARTING A ROADSIDE FIRE.*YH

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE OUTPUT BEARING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT OVEREATING, WHICH THEN SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE STARTING A ROADSIDE FIRE.*YH

Apr 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHIP FOR SERVICE ON ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHIP FOR SERVICE ON ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR HATCH, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO BUY VEHICLE BACK. *SLC

Apr 11, 2002 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR HATCH, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO BUY VEHICLE BACK. *SLC

Apr 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHIP FOR SERVICE ON ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other Fire

CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHIP FOR SERVICE ON ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR HATCH, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO BUY VEHICLE BACK. *SLC

Apr 11, 2002 Structure

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR HATCH, CONSUMER WANTS DEALER TO BUY VEHICLE BACK. *SLC

Apr 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Apr 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE WHEN ABS LIGHT AND CHIMES SOUNDED. THIS WAS AN INDICATION ABS WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK ABS STILL DO NOT WORK, DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE BCM, ALSO REPLACED BLOWN RIGHT TURN BLINKER BULB AND REPLACED RIGHT...

Mar 25, 2002 Seats

CAR WAS HIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE (ABOUT THE MIDDLE)THE CAR THEN ROLLED OVER--WHEN EVERYTHING STOPPED ONE OF THE SEATS WAS HANGING BY THE SEATBELT--THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT WENT OUT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE ONE--I DON'T BELIEVE THE CAR SHOULD HAVE ROLLED OVER SO EASILY

Mar 25, 2002 Seats

CAR WAS HIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE (ABOUT THE MIDDLE)THE CAR THEN ROLLED OVER--WHEN EVERYTHING STOPPED ONE OF THE SEATS WAS HANGING BY THE SEATBELT--THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT WENT OUT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE ONE--I DON'T BELIEVE THE CAR SHOULD HAVE ROLLED OVER SO EASILY

Feb 21, 2002 Air Bags

HORN STOPPED WORKING, DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE 3 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Electrical System

HORN STOPPED WORKING, DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE 3 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Air Bags

HORN STOPPED WORKING, DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE 3 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Electrical System

HORN STOPPED WORKING, DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG MODULE 3 TIMES IN A 2 MONTH PERIOD. PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, RESULTING IN AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING, AND CAUSING MINOR BODY INJURIES.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, RESULTING IN AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING, AND CAUSING MINOR BODY INJURIES.*AK

Feb 13, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES ON GOING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SENOR LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES ON GOING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SENOR LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. NLM

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON 01/05/2002 I REAR-ENDED A 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS DID "NOT" DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ME FROM HITTIG THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. I HAD REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT I DIDN'T THINK THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WERE WORKING CORRECTLY NO...

Jan 29, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

ON 01/05/2002 I REAR-ENDED A 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS DID "NOT" DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ME FROM HITTIG THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. I HAD REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT I DIDN'T THINK THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WERE WORKING CORRECTLY NO...

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON 01/05/2002 I REAR-ENDED A 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS DID "NOT" DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ME FROM HITTIG THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. I HAD REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT I DIDN'T THINK THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WERE WORKING CORRECTLY NO...

Jan 29, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

ON 01/05/2002 I REAR-ENDED A 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS DID "NOT" DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ME FROM HITTIG THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. I HAD REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT I DIDN'T THINK THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WERE WORKING CORRECTLY NO...

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT BRAKES WERE WARPED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE DRUM WAS WARPED AND RUST CHIPS WERE FALLING OFF OUTSIDE OF THE DRUMS. CONSUMER ST...

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT BRAKES WERE WARPED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE DRUM WAS WARPED AND RUST CHIPS WERE FALLING OFF OUTSIDE OF THE DRUMS. CONSUMER ST...

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT BRAKES WERE WARPED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE DRUM WAS WARPED AND RUST CHIPS WERE FALLING OFF OUTSIDE OF THE DRUMS. CONSUMER ST...

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT BRAKES WERE WARPED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE DRUM WAS WARPED AND RUST CHIPS WERE FALLING OFF OUTSIDE OF THE DRUMS. CONSUMER ST...

Nov 7, 2001 Tires

I HIT A POTHOLE AT 25 MPH AND WITHIN 1/2 MILE THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. ON INSPECTION, THE TIRE HAD WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLASH MARK ON THE SIDEWALL, PROCEEDING INTO THE TREAD. I TOOK THE TIRE TO DANIELS PONTIAC IN GENEVA NY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A ROADHAZARD PROBLEM, SO THERE WOULD BE NO C...

Nov 7, 2001 Tires

I HIT A POTHOLE AT 25 MPH AND WITHIN 1/2 MILE THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. ON INSPECTION, THE TIRE HAD WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLASH MARK ON THE SIDEWALL, PROCEEDING INTO THE TREAD. I TOOK THE TIRE TO DANIELS PONTIAC IN GENEVA NY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A ROADHAZARD PROBLEM, SO THERE WOULD BE NO C...

Oct 29, 2001 Structure

BACK DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE IS TIED INTO BACK WHEEL WELD. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH BACK DOORS SHUT INTO BACK WHEEL WELLS, MUD FROZE ON THE WHEEL WELLS AND KEPT THE BACK DOORS FROM OPENING, CONSUMER HAD TO CHIP OFF THE MUD IN ORDER TO OPEN THE BACK DOORS. *JB

Oct 29, 2001 Structure

BACK DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE IS TIED INTO BACK WHEEL WELD. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH BACK DOORS SHUT INTO BACK WHEEL WELLS, MUD FROZE ON THE WHEEL WELLS AND KEPT THE BACK DOORS FROM OPENING, CONSUMER HAD TO CHIP OFF THE MUD IN ORDER TO OPEN THE BACK DOORS. *JB

Oct 16, 2001 Electrical System

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 16, 2001 Visibility

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 16, 2001 Air Bags

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 16, 2001 Electrical System

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 16, 2001 Visibility

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 16, 2001 Air Bags

I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND "NEW" CAR I HAVE BOUGHT FROM TOM PEDENS AND IT IS ALSO THE 2ND "LEMON" I TRADED IN A 2000 GRAND PRIX BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE TROUBLE I WAS HAVING PLUS I LOST $2,000 ON THE TRADE-IN, BUT I NEEDED A DEPENDABLE CAR, AND I CHOSE THE "AZTEC" AND RECEIV...

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD ALSO FAIL. VEHICLE WOULD ACT ERRATICALLY. HAD VEHICLE TEST DRIVEN TWICE BY MECHANIC BEFORE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED. MECHANIC DISABLED AIR BAG, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD ALSO FAIL. VEHICLE WOULD ACT ERRATICALLY. HAD VEHICLE TEST DRIVEN TWICE BY MECHANIC BEFORE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED. MECHANIC DISABLED AIR BAG, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD ALSO FAIL. VEHICLE WOULD ACT ERRATICALLY. HAD VEHICLE TEST DRIVEN TWICE BY MECHANIC BEFORE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED. MECHANIC DISABLED AIR BAG, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD ALSO FAIL. VEHICLE WOULD ACT ERRATICALLY. HAD VEHICLE TEST DRIVEN TWICE BY MECHANIC BEFORE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED. MECHANIC DISABLED AIR BAG, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Suspension

FRONT WHEELS CASTER ARE OFF AND UNEVEN, UNABLE TO ALIGN/AJUST FRONT WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WANTED BODY SHOP TO BEND FRONT FRAME TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Suspension

FRONT WHEELS CASTER ARE OFF AND UNEVEN, UNABLE TO ALIGN/AJUST FRONT WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WANTED BODY SHOP TO BEND FRONT FRAME TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

May 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

A PRART IS MISSING FROM REAR DOOR SECURITY LOCK. THERE IS NO LEVER TO ENGAGE LOCKS, ONLY A HOLE IN THE STEAL. SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER SAID TO USE A KEY TO MANIPULATE THE LOCK WHICH WOULD DAMAGE THE KEY OR INTERNAL PARTS.

May 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

A PRART IS MISSING FROM REAR DOOR SECURITY LOCK. THERE IS NO LEVER TO ENGAGE LOCKS, ONLY A HOLE IN THE STEAL. SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER SAID TO USE A KEY TO MANIPULATE THE LOCK WHICH WOULD DAMAGE THE KEY OR INTERNAL PARTS.

Mar 15, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT 65MPH AND HIGHER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT 65MPH AND HIGHER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL POWER 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED BY DEALER AFTER FIRST INCIDENT WHERE CAR DIED TWICE IN ONE DAY--ONCE UPON BACKING UP/ONCE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE UPON STARTUP. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT -- WILL RUN OKAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS THEN SHUTDOWN UPON STARTUP. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL POWER 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED BY DEALER AFTER FIRST INCIDENT WHERE CAR DIED TWICE IN ONE DAY--ONCE UPON BACKING UP/ONCE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE UPON STARTUP. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT -- WILL RUN OKAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS THEN SHUTDOWN UPON STARTUP. *AK