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Apr 8, 2017 Service Brakes

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Apr 8, 2017 Electrical System

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Apr 8, 2017 Engine

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Apr 8, 2017 Service Brakes

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Apr 8, 2017 Electrical System

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Apr 8, 2017 Engine

AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS STATEMENTS THIS VEHICLE IS DIFFICULTY AT STARTING AND CRANKING AT VARIOUS SITUATION. PLAYING THE RADIO WITH ENGINE OFF, MUST WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START, THEN IT MAY CRANK OR YOU HAVE TO START OVER. ITS NOT THE RADIO ITS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AS DONE IN THE ...

Sep 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING FUEL FASTER THAN USUAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK LINES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Sep 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING FUEL FASTER THAN USUAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK LINES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 2, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL ODORS AND LEAKS BY THE FUEL TANK INLET. CONSUMERS INTERNET SEARCH FOUND AN EXPIRED RECALL BULLETIN FOR THE SAME ISSUE, REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE FUEL SMELL WAS STRONGER AFTER HE FILLED UP. *JB

Jun 2, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL ODORS AND LEAKS BY THE FUEL TANK INLET. CONSUMERS INTERNET SEARCH FOUND AN EXPIRED RECALL BULLETIN FOR THE SAME ISSUE, REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE FUEL SMELL WAS STRONGER AFTER HE FILLED UP. *JB

Mar 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 6, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ALARM SYSTEM SOUNDED, THE LOCKS OPERATED ON THEIR OWN, AND THE TRUNK OPENED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Oct 6, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ALARM SYSTEM SOUNDED, THE LOCKS OPERATED ON THEIR OWN, AND THE TRUNK OPENED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

May 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

May 20, 2014 Engine Crash 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

May 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

May 20, 2014 Engine Crash 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System

THE CAR KEY CAN BE REMOVED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN STARTED. THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION. *JS

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System

THE CAR KEY CAN BE REMOVED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN STARTED. THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION. *JS

Sep 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK WAS PARKED AND WAS IDLING. SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. UPON EXAMINATION, FUEL WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY AROUND THE FILLER TUBE. TRIED TO HAVE IT SEALED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. TANK WILL LEAK OUT ANY FUEL QUANTITY OVER 3 US GALLON. IT DOES NOT LEAK WHEN KEP...

Sep 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK WAS PARKED AND WAS IDLING. SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. UPON EXAMINATION, FUEL WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY AROUND THE FILLER TUBE. TRIED TO HAVE IT SEALED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. TANK WILL LEAK OUT ANY FUEL QUANTITY OVER 3 US GALLON. IT DOES NOT LEAK WHEN KEP...

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 251,612 mi

IN A HARD STOP IN STOP-AND-GO RUSH HOUR FREEWAY TRAFFIC, A CORRODED STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILED. THIS WAS THE LINE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE. AS SUCH IT IMMEDIATELY CAUSED A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY - I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND I WAS ABLE TO ABRUPTLY MOVE TO ...

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 251,612 mi

IN A HARD STOP IN STOP-AND-GO RUSH HOUR FREEWAY TRAFFIC, A CORRODED STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILED. THIS WAS THE LINE FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE. AS SUCH IT IMMEDIATELY CAUSED A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY - I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND I WAS ABLE TO ABRUPTLY MOVE TO ...

Apr 25, 2013 Engine 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SHE DROVE AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 25, 2013 Engine 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SHE DROVE AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN 2008. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER SMELLING THE VAPORS OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING MORE MILEAGE THAN WHAT WAS STIPULATED IN TH...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN 2008. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER SMELLING THE VAPORS OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING MORE MILEAGE THAN WHAT WAS STIPULATED IN TH...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 178,000 mi

I AM GOING ON MY FIFTH WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE AND GENERAL MOTORS SEEMS TO IGNORE THE ISSUE. HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THESE SO MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I WOULD LIKE SOME COMPENSATION FOR ALL THE TIME AND EXPENSE I HAVE HAD WI...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 178,000 mi

I AM GOING ON MY FIFTH WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE AND GENERAL MOTORS SEEMS TO IGNORE THE ISSUE. HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THESE SO MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I WOULD LIKE SOME COMPENSATION FOR ALL THE TIME AND EXPENSE I HAVE HAD WI...

Mar 1, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HORN STARTS GOING OFF, ALL THE ELECTRICALS FLASH OFF AND ON. WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AND REAR HATCH BECOMES NON OPERATIONAL. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATLY AND SHUT CAR DOWN BUT NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE. ALARM WILL GO OFF ALL ON IT'S OWN SPORADICALLY. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HORN STARTS GOING OFF, ALL THE ELECTRICALS FLASH OFF AND ON. WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AND REAR HATCH BECOMES NON OPERATIONAL. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATLY AND SHUT CAR DOWN BUT NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE. ALARM WILL GO OFF ALL ON IT'S OWN SPORADICALLY. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HORN STARTS GOING OFF, ALL THE ELECTRICALS FLASH OFF AND ON. WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AND REAR HATCH BECOMES NON OPERATIONAL. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATLY AND SHUT CAR DOWN BUT NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE. ALARM WILL GO OFF ALL ON IT'S OWN SPORADICALLY. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HORN STARTS GOING OFF, ALL THE ELECTRICALS FLASH OFF AND ON. WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, AND REAR HATCH BECOMES NON OPERATIONAL. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATLY AND SHUT CAR DOWN BUT NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE. ALARM WILL GO OFF ALL ON IT'S OWN SPORADICALLY. *TR

Dec 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE TRACTION LIGHT. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ODOMETER ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAG...

Dec 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE TRACTION LIGHT. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ODOMETER ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAG...

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HEAD GASKET OVERHEATED ON THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HEAD GASKET OVERHEATED ON THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT BY THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Fuel System, Other 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Fuel System, Other 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

Jul 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,100 mi

VEHICLE DASH GOES CRAZY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHANGE OIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS NO POPPED CODE NOR BAD FUSES. NOW SECURITY WARNING AND ANTI THEFT TURNS ON MY VEHICLE GOES ON LOCK DOWN NO AC, WINDOWS AND DOORS LOCK DOWN I CAN NOT GET OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ALSO NE...

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTING IN THE FRONT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTING IN THE FRONT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HE ALSO SMELLED FUEL WHEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,...

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HE ALSO SMELLED FUEL WHEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

DROVE TO WORK NO PROBLEMS, WENT TO START UP TO GO HOME 8 HOURS LATER AND GOT NOTHING . TOWED HOME AND REPLACE THE STARTER AND RECHARGE BATTERY(DEAD AFTER TRYING TO START IT) STARTED WITH A VERY LOUD KNOCK SOUND FROM WHAT I THINK IS THE TOP END , TOOK IT TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT IT 28 EARLIER FROM AND ...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

DROVE TO WORK NO PROBLEMS, WENT TO START UP TO GO HOME 8 HOURS LATER AND GOT NOTHING . TOWED HOME AND REPLACE THE STARTER AND RECHARGE BATTERY(DEAD AFTER TRYING TO START IT) STARTED WITH A VERY LOUD KNOCK SOUND FROM WHAT I THINK IS THE TOP END , TOOK IT TO DEALER WHERE BOUGHT IT 28 EARLIER FROM AND ...

Jan 9, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

THE CLEAR ENAMEL HAS BEEN COMING OFF MY 2002 AZTEK VERY BADLY...IT HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST YEAR. IS THIS NORMAL...THE ENGINE BONNET IS TERRIBLE AND ALL ABOVE THE DOORS AND HATCHBACK. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

THE CLEAR ENAMEL HAS BEEN COMING OFF MY 2002 AZTEK VERY BADLY...IT HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST YEAR. IS THIS NORMAL...THE ENGINE BONNET IS TERRIBLE AND ALL ABOVE THE DOORS AND HATCHBACK. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR TIRE SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE...

Nov 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR TIRE SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE...

Nov 10, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE, LOW BEAM, HEADLIGHT HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE BULB, FUSES, AND WIRING CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND ALL APPEAR TO BE FINE. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH LATER THE STEREO ELECTRONICALLY LOCKED ITSELF AS IF IT HAD BEEN PLACED IN ANOTHER CAR WITHOUT A MATCHING VIN. I HAVE BEEN PULLED O...

Nov 10, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE, LOW BEAM, HEADLIGHT HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE BULB, FUSES, AND WIRING CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND ALL APPEAR TO BE FINE. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH LATER THE STEREO ELECTRONICALLY LOCKED ITSELF AS IF IT HAD BEEN PLACED IN ANOTHER CAR WITHOUT A MATCHING VIN. I HAVE BEEN PULLED O...

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND ALL FOUR OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES COME ON WHEN YOU TOUCH THE BRAKES AND WE'VE ALMOST BEEN IN QUITE A FEW WRECKS. I'VE RESEARCHED SOME REVIEWS AND THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS...

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND ALL FOUR OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES COME ON WHEN YOU TOUCH THE BRAKES AND WE'VE ALMOST BEEN IN QUITE A FEW WRECKS. I'VE RESEARCHED SOME REVIEWS AND THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS...

Sep 16, 2008 Structure 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Electrical System 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Equipment 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Structure 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Electrical System 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 16, 2008 Equipment 92,402 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AND THERE'S A TICKING NOISE IN THE MOTOR AND THE OIL IS GOOD AND ALL THE OTHER FLUIDS ARE GOOD. MY A/C STOP WORKING AND THE BACK HATCH DOESN'T UNLOCK SOMETIMES AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 15MINS OR LONGER FOR IT TO WORK , CAN YOU TEL...

Sep 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,393 mi

FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AS INDICATED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS DETERMINED TO NEED REPLACEMENT OF LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. REPLACEMENT COST WAS $1200. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

RATTLING AND GRINDING SOUND WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE OCCURRED OVER 1-MONTH PERIOD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS $600. *TR SIX MONTHS LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. COST OF...

Sep 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Sep 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Sep 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,393 mi

FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AS INDICATED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS DETERMINED TO NEED REPLACEMENT OF LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. REPLACEMENT COST WAS $1200. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

RATTLING AND GRINDING SOUND WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE OCCURRED OVER 1-MONTH PERIOD. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS $600. *TR SIX MONTHS LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. COST OF...

Sep 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Sep 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CODE WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. MECHANIC DE-ACTIVATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER 2 DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD CODE CHECKED. SAME ISSUE WITH FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. D...

Aug 11, 2008 Unknown Or Other

TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION THAT IS FOUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS WORN AWAY THE STICKER IS INTACK BUT THE INFORMATION IS GONE. THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY FOUND IN THIS LOCATION TO REPLACE THIS STICKER WOULD COST $22.45 AND THE OTHER TIRE INFORMATION STICKER ISN'T AVAILABLE. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD...

Aug 11, 2008 Unknown Or Other

TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION THAT IS FOUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS WORN AWAY THE STICKER IS INTACK BUT THE INFORMATION IS GONE. THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY FOUND IN THIS LOCATION TO REPLACE THIS STICKER WOULD COST $22.45 AND THE OTHER TIRE INFORMATION STICKER ISN'T AVAILABLE. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD...

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MY TAILGATE BEGAN NOT OPENING AND THEN ALL OF MY ELECTRIC PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT, WINDOWS LOCKED UP, RADIO LOCKED, SECURITY LIGHT ON. I AM TOLD THAT THE WIRE HARNESS IN THE DASH WENT BAD AND THERE WAS A COST OF OVER $400 TO REPAIR THE WIRING. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Structure 102,000 mi

MY TAILGATE BEGAN NOT OPENING AND THEN ALL OF MY ELECTRIC PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT, WINDOWS LOCKED UP, RADIO LOCKED, SECURITY LIGHT ON. I AM TOLD THAT THE WIRE HARNESS IN THE DASH WENT BAD AND THERE WAS A COST OF OVER $400 TO REPAIR THE WIRING. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MY TAILGATE BEGAN NOT OPENING AND THEN ALL OF MY ELECTRIC PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT, WINDOWS LOCKED UP, RADIO LOCKED, SECURITY LIGHT ON. I AM TOLD THAT THE WIRE HARNESS IN THE DASH WENT BAD AND THERE WAS A COST OF OVER $400 TO REPAIR THE WIRING. *TR

Aug 7, 2008 Structure 102,000 mi

MY TAILGATE BEGAN NOT OPENING AND THEN ALL OF MY ELECTRIC PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT, WINDOWS LOCKED UP, RADIO LOCKED, SECURITY LIGHT ON. I AM TOLD THAT THE WIRE HARNESS IN THE DASH WENT BAD AND THERE WAS A COST OF OVER $400 TO REPAIR THE WIRING. *TR

Jul 29, 2008 Structure 78,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH MY REAR HATCH NOT WORKING ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THEN THE IGNITION BEGAN STICKING AND CULMINATED WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF (WHILE DRIVING) AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUTTING DOWN WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. WHEN THIS OCCURS, ALL GAUGES ARE SHUT DOWN, THE DOORS ARE DISABLED, HEADLIG...

Jul 29, 2008 Electrical System 78,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH MY REAR HATCH NOT WORKING ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THEN THE IGNITION BEGAN STICKING AND CULMINATED WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF (WHILE DRIVING) AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUTTING DOWN WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. WHEN THIS OCCURS, ALL GAUGES ARE SHUT DOWN, THE DOORS ARE DISABLED, HEADLIG...

Jul 29, 2008 Structure 78,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH MY REAR HATCH NOT WORKING ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THEN THE IGNITION BEGAN STICKING AND CULMINATED WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF (WHILE DRIVING) AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUTTING DOWN WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. WHEN THIS OCCURS, ALL GAUGES ARE SHUT DOWN, THE DOORS ARE DISABLED, HEADLIG...

Jul 29, 2008 Electrical System 78,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH MY REAR HATCH NOT WORKING ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THEN THE IGNITION BEGAN STICKING AND CULMINATED WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF (WHILE DRIVING) AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUTTING DOWN WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. WHEN THIS OCCURS, ALL GAUGES ARE SHUT DOWN, THE DOORS ARE DISABLED, HEADLIG...

Jul 24, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK I CANNOT DRIVE, WE BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. 3 MOS. IN SHOP, TECHNICIAN CALLED PONTIAC, DEALERSHIPS, SEARCHED ONLINE TRYING TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. I STUMBLED ON WWW.EDMUNDS.COM, WAS STUNNED BY THE #'S OF AZTEKS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SYMPTOMS LEAD...

Jul 24, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK I CANNOT DRIVE, WE BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. 3 MOS. IN SHOP, TECHNICIAN CALLED PONTIAC, DEALERSHIPS, SEARCHED ONLINE TRYING TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. I STUMBLED ON WWW.EDMUNDS.COM, WAS STUNNED BY THE #'S OF AZTEKS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SYMPTOMS LEAD...

Jul 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS TOLD AT MY LOCAL GARAGE ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT ABOUT ABS BRAKES THAT THE ABS BRAKES ON SOME TRUCKS IN CANADA HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RECALLED? WELL, I HAVE A 2002 P. AZTEC WITH AN ABS PROBLEM. THIS INDIVIDUALS SON "ALSO" HAD A ABS PROBLEM WITH HIS OWN VEHICLE. MY QUESTION IS ARE THERE ANY REC...

Jul 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS TOLD AT MY LOCAL GARAGE ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT ABOUT ABS BRAKES THAT THE ABS BRAKES ON SOME TRUCKS IN CANADA HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RECALLED? WELL, I HAVE A 2002 P. AZTEC WITH AN ABS PROBLEM. THIS INDIVIDUALS SON "ALSO" HAD A ABS PROBLEM WITH HIS OWN VEHICLE. MY QUESTION IS ARE THERE ANY REC...

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH NOISY BRAKES. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER THE BRAKES AND TIRES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL VEHICLES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHEN HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER IT WOULD NOT THROW ANYTHING TELLING THE COMPUTER WHAT WAS WRO...

Jul 15, 2008 Suspension

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH NOISY BRAKES. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER THE BRAKES AND TIRES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL VEHICLES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHEN HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER IT WOULD NOT THROW ANYTHING TELLING THE COMPUTER WHAT WAS WRO...

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH NOISY BRAKES. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER THE BRAKES AND TIRES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL VEHICLES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHEN HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER IT WOULD NOT THROW ANYTHING TELLING THE COMPUTER WHAT WAS WRO...

Jul 15, 2008 Suspension

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH NOISY BRAKES. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO TURN A CORNER THE BRAKES AND TIRES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL VEHICLES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHEN HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER IT WOULD NOT THROW ANYTHING TELLING THE COMPUTER WHAT WAS WRO...

Jun 7, 2008 Electrical System 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Fuel System, Other 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Interior Lighting 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Electrical System 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Fuel System, Other 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Interior Lighting 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

Jun 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 51,008 mi

AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP ...

May 13, 2008 Electrical System

RANDOM ELECTRIC ISSUES WHERE DOORS WON'T UNLOCK, HATCH WON'T OPEN, SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF, RADIO GOES INTO SECURITY MODE. DEALER IDENTIFIED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SHORTED. GM WILL NOT WARRANTY. *TR

May 13, 2008 Electrical System

RANDOM ELECTRIC ISSUES WHERE DOORS WON'T UNLOCK, HATCH WON'T OPEN, SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF, RADIO GOES INTO SECURITY MODE. DEALER IDENTIFIED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SHORTED. GM WILL NOT WARRANTY. *TR

May 1, 2008 Suspension

I AM TOLD BY MY SERVICE MAN THAT MY WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING TO NEED TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY SEVERAL SERVICE PEOPLE AND FRIENDS THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH AZTEKS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS? I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT YET, M...

May 1, 2008 Suspension

I AM TOLD BY MY SERVICE MAN THAT MY WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING TO NEED TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY SEVERAL SERVICE PEOPLE AND FRIENDS THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH AZTEKS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS? I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT YET, M...

Feb 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,213 mi

LEAKY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR CAUSED STARTING DIFFICULTY CONSISTENT WITH SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V090000, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR A FEW MONTHS IN FALL 2007 UNTIL DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER. CONSUMER CHARGED $184.85. *...

Feb 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,213 mi

LEAKY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR CAUSED STARTING DIFFICULTY CONSISTENT WITH SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V090000, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR A FEW MONTHS IN FALL 2007 UNTIL DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER. CONSUMER CHARGED $184.85. *...

Dec 21, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

WE OWN A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, OUR CAR WOULD NOT START AND COULD NOT BE JUMPED BY AAA. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE AAA-APPROVED SERVICE STATION WE USE FOR ALL REPAIRS. AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER, THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS ALSO A LEAK WITH THE FUEL INLET SEAL. IT BEING THE WEE...

Dec 21, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

WE OWN A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, OUR CAR WOULD NOT START AND COULD NOT BE JUMPED BY AAA. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE AAA-APPROVED SERVICE STATION WE USE FOR ALL REPAIRS. AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER, THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS ALSO A LEAK WITH THE FUEL INLET SEAL. IT BEING THE WEE...

Nov 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE TANK AT THE JUNCTION OF THE FILLER TUBE AND TANK. GASOLINE DRIPS ONTO THE PAVEMENT, SMELLS TERRIBLE, AND IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Nov 8, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE TANK AT THE JUNCTION OF THE FILLER TUBE AND TANK. GASOLINE DRIPS ONTO THE PAVEMENT, SMELLS TERRIBLE, AND IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Oct 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK NEAR THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE PONTIAC DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 07V-349. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Oct 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK NEAR THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE PONTIAC DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 07V-349. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Sep 20, 2007 Equipment

FOURTH TRIP IN TO FIX A/C. RADIATOR, CONDENSER, ETC. REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $2,000+. FINALLY A/C WORKS BUT NOW WATER APPEARING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. TWO TRIPS IN TO FIX AND STILL CANNOT FIND SOURCE. *JB

Sep 20, 2007 Equipment

FOURTH TRIP IN TO FIX A/C. RADIATOR, CONDENSER, ETC. REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $2,000+. FINALLY A/C WORKS BUT NOW WATER APPEARING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. TWO TRIPS IN TO FIX AND STILL CANNOT FIND SOURCE. *JB

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. A STRONG ODOR WAS NOTICED AROUND THE FUEL TANK AREA. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. A STRONG ODOR WAS NOTICED AROUND THE FUEL TANK AREA. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Apr 5, 2007 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WOBBLED AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRODUCED A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT MADE THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE WH...

Apr 5, 2007 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WOBBLED AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRODUCED A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT MADE THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE WH...

Feb 10, 2007 Power Train

WHILE MY 02 AZTEC IS IN PARK AND CAR IS STARTED I AM UNABLE TO TAKE OUT OF PARK TO START DRIVING ,I MUST PUSH BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT A NUMBER OF TIMES BEFORE IT WILL FINALLY GO INTO GEAR. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO APPARENT PATTERN OR REASON ,ALTHOUGH WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN FREQUENTLY IT APPEARS LESS. ...

Feb 10, 2007 Power Train

WHILE MY 02 AZTEC IS IN PARK AND CAR IS STARTED I AM UNABLE TO TAKE OUT OF PARK TO START DRIVING ,I MUST PUSH BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT A NUMBER OF TIMES BEFORE IT WILL FINALLY GO INTO GEAR. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO APPARENT PATTERN OR REASON ,ALTHOUGH WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN FREQUENTLY IT APPEARS LESS. ...

Jan 9, 2007 Visibility 82,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH HOT AIR BLEW OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT LESS THAN 40 MPH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM BLEW COLD AIR. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO STATED THAT IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE THEY WOUL...

Jan 9, 2007 Visibility 82,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH HOT AIR BLEW OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT LESS THAN 40 MPH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM BLEW COLD AIR. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO STATED THAT IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE THEY WOUL...

Dec 20, 2006 Fuel System, Other 76,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS A DRIVING VEHICLE AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INICIDENTS OR CASUALTIES. THE CONTACT'S CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM W...

Dec 20, 2006 Wheels 76,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS A DRIVING VEHICLE AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INICIDENTS OR CASUALTIES. THE CONTACT'S CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM W...

Dec 20, 2006 Fuel System, Other 76,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS A DRIVING VEHICLE AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INICIDENTS OR CASUALTIES. THE CONTACT'S CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM W...

Dec 20, 2006 Wheels 76,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS A DRIVING VEHICLE AT 70 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INICIDENTS OR CASUALTIES. THE CONTACT'S CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM W...

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BEGAN TO SMELL GAS ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 16, 2006. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP, AS I THOUGHT IT MAY JUST BE WORN. THIS UNFORTUNATELY DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE SMELL BECAME EXTREMELY STRONG-I COULD SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR AND GOT A SEVERE HEADACHE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP. I WAS TOLD THE GAS TA...

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BEGAN TO SMELL GAS ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 16, 2006. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP, AS I THOUGHT IT MAY JUST BE WORN. THIS UNFORTUNATELY DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE SMELL BECAME EXTREMELY STRONG-I COULD SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR AND GOT A SEVERE HEADACHE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP. I WAS TOLD THE GAS TA...

Oct 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY AZTEK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS, OF COURSE, WAS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, BUT WAS A HARBINGER OF THINGS TO COME. BOTH THE CONDENSER AND THE COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, NEITHER OF...

Oct 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY AZTEK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS, OF COURSE, WAS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, BUT WAS A HARBINGER OF THINGS TO COME. BOTH THE CONDENSER AND THE COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, NEITHER OF...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,110 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE ROSE ABOVE NORMAL WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT FILLED THE WATER TANK, WHICH COOLED THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MINUTES. HOWEVER, THE TEMPERATURE ROSE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE INTA...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,110 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE ROSE ABOVE NORMAL WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT FILLED THE WATER TANK, WHICH COOLED THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MINUTES. HOWEVER, THE TEMPERATURE ROSE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE INTA...

Sep 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,625 mi

GAS TANK IS LEAKING AT CONNECTOR TO FUEL FILLER HOSE. ENTIRE GAS TANK MUST BE REPLACED. THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORY OF THE GAS TANK MAKING POPPING NOISES. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,625 mi

GAS TANK IS LEAKING AT CONNECTOR TO FUEL FILLER HOSE. ENTIRE GAS TANK MUST BE REPLACED. THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORY OF THE GAS TANK MAKING POPPING NOISES. *JB

Sep 7, 2006 Electrical System 61,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. TAKEN TO PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, TOLD IT WAS THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) HAD GONE BAD. THE ECM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO A RECEPTACLE ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE CAR (ON DRIVERS SIDE, IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS), WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND R...

Sep 7, 2006 Electrical System 61,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. TAKEN TO PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, TOLD IT WAS THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) HAD GONE BAD. THE ECM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO A RECEPTACLE ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE CAR (ON DRIVERS SIDE, IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS), WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND R...

Sep 1, 2006 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER HAD TO REPLACED AFTER IT CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK COOLANT AT 47K MILES. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND REPAIR THIS WEEK COMPLETED ON THIS GM ENGINE TYPE. HE HAS DONE DOZENS OF SIMILAR REPAIRS. *NM

Sep 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A LEAK. SERVICE TECH INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS TYPE OF GM ENGINE. HE HAS DONE DOZENS OF SIMILAR REPAIRS. THE LOCAL DEALER ALSO UNDERVALUED MY CAR'S TRADE-IN VALUE WITHOUT KNOWING THERE WAS A LEAK. IT WAS NOT VISIBLE. THEY INDICATED THAT ...

Sep 1, 2006 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER HAD TO REPLACED AFTER IT CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK COOLANT AT 47K MILES. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND REPAIR THIS WEEK COMPLETED ON THIS GM ENGINE TYPE. HE HAS DONE DOZENS OF SIMILAR REPAIRS. *NM

Sep 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A LEAK. SERVICE TECH INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS TYPE OF GM ENGINE. HE HAS DONE DOZENS OF SIMILAR REPAIRS. THE LOCAL DEALER ALSO UNDERVALUED MY CAR'S TRADE-IN VALUE WITHOUT KNOWING THERE WAS A LEAK. IT WAS NOT VISIBLE. THEY INDICATED THAT ...

Aug 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE AND NOTICING A LEAK ON THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE GAS INLET VALVE.

Aug 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE AND NOTICING A LEAK ON THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE GAS INLET VALVE.

Jul 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOR SIX MONTHS THE SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A GAS LEAK WAS OBSERVED. THE DEALER DETERMINED A CRACK IN THE NECK OF THE FUEL TANK CREATED THE PROBLEM.

Jul 26, 2006 Electrical System 71,100 mi

PROBLEM STARTED AFTER DEALER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF A/C COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER, LOWER INTAKE GASKET LEAK, & FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. THE DAY AFTER THESE REPAIRS BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY DEAD. AFTER BATTERY RECHARGE, APPROX. A WEEK OR TWO LATER ON SWITCHING FROM BRIGHT TO DIMS ALL LIGHTS A...

Jul 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOR SIX MONTHS THE SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A GAS LEAK WAS OBSERVED. THE DEALER DETERMINED A CRACK IN THE NECK OF THE FUEL TANK CREATED THE PROBLEM.

Jul 26, 2006 Electrical System 71,100 mi

PROBLEM STARTED AFTER DEALER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF A/C COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER, LOWER INTAKE GASKET LEAK, & FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. THE DAY AFTER THESE REPAIRS BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY DEAD. AFTER BATTERY RECHARGE, APPROX. A WEEK OR TWO LATER ON SWITCHING FROM BRIGHT TO DIMS ALL LIGHTS A...

Jul 14, 2006 Equipment

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK A/C CONDENSER HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR*** *JB

Jul 14, 2006 Equipment

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK A/C CONDENSER HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR*** *JB

Jul 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 PONTIAC AZTEC - 55,000 MILES. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK FOUND TODAY BY LOCAL OIL CHANGE SHOP. OIL RESIDUE LEAKING INTO COOLANT SYSTEM (RESIDUE ON INSIDE OF RADIATOR CAP). SAME PROBLEM THAT CANADIAN RESIDENTS ARE CURRENTLY SUBMITTING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR. REPAIR ESTIMATE $900 - $1,100 ...

Jul 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 PONTIAC AZTEC - 55,000 MILES. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK FOUND TODAY BY LOCAL OIL CHANGE SHOP. OIL RESIDUE LEAKING INTO COOLANT SYSTEM (RESIDUE ON INSIDE OF RADIATOR CAP). SAME PROBLEM THAT CANADIAN RESIDENTS ARE CURRENTLY SUBMITTING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR. REPAIR ESTIMATE $900 - $1,100 ...

Apr 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FLEW OFF WITHOUT PRIOR INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED.

Apr 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FLEW OFF WITHOUT PRIOR INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED.

Feb 21, 2006 Steering 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/06/06. *JB

Feb 21, 2006 Steering 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/06/06. *JB

Feb 13, 2006 Suspension 38,000 mi

AT 38,000 MILES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN LOOKING AT THIS SITE THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING TO COMMON. AT WHAT POINT DOES NHTSA LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS AND TRULY MAKE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION? IN SEEING THIS COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE MADE BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE I AM CONCER...

Feb 13, 2006 Suspension 38,000 mi

AT 38,000 MILES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN LOOKING AT THIS SITE THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING TO COMMON. AT WHAT POINT DOES NHTSA LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS AND TRULY MAKE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION? IN SEEING THIS COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE MADE BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE I AM CONCER...

Dec 30, 2005 Seats Crash 78,493 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. *NM THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT FAILED, CAUSING ME TO FALL BACKWARD AND HIT MY KNEES ON THE PLASTIC PANELS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN...

Dec 30, 2005 Seats Crash 78,493 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. *NM THE BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT FAILED, CAUSING ME TO FALL BACKWARD AND HIT MY KNEES ON THE PLASTIC PANELS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN...

Dec 19, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB AND WHEEL BEARING. THEY WERE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE ...

Dec 19, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB AND WHEEL BEARING. THEY WERE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE ...

Dec 19, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB AND WHEEL BEARING. THEY WERE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE ...

Dec 19, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB AND WHEEL BEARING. THEY WERE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE ...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY PONTIAC AZTEC USES THE DEXCOOL ORANGE COOLANT AND HAS 60,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME ERRATIC AND BEGAN TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE I READ AN ARTICLE STATING THAT THE COOLANT BECOME BROWN AND TURNS TO SLUDGE IN THE RADIATOR AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I HAVE FOUND...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY PONTIAC AZTEC USES THE DEXCOOL ORANGE COOLANT AND HAS 60,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME ERRATIC AND BEGAN TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE I READ AN ARTICLE STATING THAT THE COOLANT BECOME BROWN AND TURNS TO SLUDGE IN THE RADIATOR AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I HAVE FOUND...

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

KNOCKING NOISE UNDER DRIVER SIDE TIRE OF A 2002 PONITAC AZTEK. TWO DIFFERENT GMC DEALERSHIPS LOOKED AT MY CAR AND THIS PROBLEM. TWO DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS WERE ATTEMPTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *JB

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

KNOCKING NOISE UNDER DRIVER SIDE TIRE OF A 2002 PONITAC AZTEK. TWO DIFFERENT GMC DEALERSHIPS LOOKED AT MY CAR AND THIS PROBLEM. TWO DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS WERE ATTEMPTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,840 mi

PURCHASED 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AS OF 10/08/2005 FROM SATURN OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS, PRE-OWNED VEHICLE SALES DEPT. PROBLEM DEVELOPED DURING APPLICATION OF BRAKES FOLLOWING ACCELERATION OF ALL SPEEDS; RESULTS IN MYSTERIOUS CLATTER DURING ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKING SYSTEM SEEMINGLY ORIGINATING FROM RIGHT-REAR O...

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,840 mi

PURCHASED 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK AS OF 10/08/2005 FROM SATURN OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS, PRE-OWNED VEHICLE SALES DEPT. PROBLEM DEVELOPED DURING APPLICATION OF BRAKES FOLLOWING ACCELERATION OF ALL SPEEDS; RESULTS IN MYSTERIOUS CLATTER DURING ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKING SYSTEM SEEMINGLY ORIGINATING FROM RIGHT-REAR O...

Oct 1, 2005 Power Train 41,431 mi

ON AUGUST 16, 2004 I PURCHASED A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK FROM PINES PONTIAC BUICK IN PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA, ONE REASON FOR THIS PURCHASE WAS THE CERTIFIED USE CAR STICKER AND WHAT IT MEANT. WITHIN A FEW DAYS I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT OF (1) THE REAR END SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS FALLING OFF TH...

Oct 1, 2005 Power Train 41,431 mi

ON AUGUST 16, 2004 I PURCHASED A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK FROM PINES PONTIAC BUICK IN PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA, ONE REASON FOR THIS PURCHASE WAS THE CERTIFIED USE CAR STICKER AND WHAT IT MEANT. WITHIN A FEW DAYS I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT OF (1) THE REAR END SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS FALLING OFF TH...

Sep 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 66,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE CALLER SAID AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS MISSING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS STOLEN. THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN...

Sep 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE CALLER SAID AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS MISSING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS STOLEN. THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN...

Sep 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 66,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE CALLER SAID AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS MISSING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS STOLEN. THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN...

Sep 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE CALLER SAID AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS MISSING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS STOLEN. THE CALLER SAID THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN...

Sep 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON THIS VEHICLE WITH 32,000 MILES AND AT APPROX. THE 38 MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. GM HAS TSB'S THAT TALK ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT WHEN YOUR OVER THE WARRANTY PERIOD TSB'S DON'T FIX THINGS TOTALLY. GM AGREED TO REPLACE THE PART BUT LEFT THE LABOR BILL FOR THE ME TO PAY. THIS PA...

Sep 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON THIS VEHICLE WITH 32,000 MILES AND AT APPROX. THE 38 MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. GM HAS TSB'S THAT TALK ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT WHEN YOUR OVER THE WARRANTY PERIOD TSB'S DON'T FIX THINGS TOTALLY. GM AGREED TO REPLACE THE PART BUT LEFT THE LABOR BILL FOR THE ME TO PAY. THIS PA...

Aug 2, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

5/04 CONDENSER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 7/05 CONDENSER AGAIN RIPPED NOT UNDER WARRANTY 5 TIMES MY HUB WAS REPLACED THAT HOLDS THE BEARINGS IN THE WHEELS. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

5/04 CONDENSER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 7/05 CONDENSER AGAIN RIPPED NOT UNDER WARRANTY 5 TIMES MY HUB WAS REPLACED THAT HOLDS THE BEARINGS IN THE WHEELS. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

5/04 CONDENSER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 7/05 CONDENSER AGAIN RIPPED NOT UNDER WARRANTY 5 TIMES MY HUB WAS REPLACED THAT HOLDS THE BEARINGS IN THE WHEELS. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

5/04 CONDENSER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 7/05 CONDENSER AGAIN RIPPED NOT UNDER WARRANTY 5 TIMES MY HUB WAS REPLACED THAT HOLDS THE BEARINGS IN THE WHEELS. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TILT IS IN THE LOWEST 2 POSITIONS. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SERVICE ADVISORY FOR THIS AND THEY SAID NO. THEY ADVISED I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS WHICH WILL COST AT LEAST $90. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TILT IS IN THE LOWEST 2 POSITIONS. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SERVICE ADVISORY FOR THIS AND THEY SAID NO. THEY ADVISED I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS WHICH WILL COST AT LEAST $90. *JB

Jun 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,776 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING TO THE POINT TO WHERE CONSUMER ACTUALLY HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A INTERNAL LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. SHE HAS DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS WAS COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE TYPE OF ENGINE AND MODEL THAT SHE OWNED. ALSO...

Jun 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,776 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING TO THE POINT TO WHERE CONSUMER ACTUALLY HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A INTERNAL LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. SHE HAS DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS WAS COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE TYPE OF ENGINE AND MODEL THAT SHE OWNED. ALSO...

Jun 20, 2005 Steering 48,000 mi

THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR KNUCKLE ON THE 2002 AZTEC. THE CONSUMER HEARD CLUNKING COMING FROM REAR WHEN HITTING BUMPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A BUSHING FAILURE. THIS CAUSED A FORWARD/BACKWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR ...

Jun 20, 2005 Steering 48,000 mi

THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR KNUCKLE ON THE 2002 AZTEC. THE CONSUMER HEARD CLUNKING COMING FROM REAR WHEN HITTING BUMPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A BUSHING FAILURE. THIS CAUSED A FORWARD/BACKWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR ...

Jun 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS BODY MODULE HAS BLOWN THREE TIMES ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON PARKWAY WHEN BODY MODULE BLEW OUT, AND VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON CAR SHUT DOWN. ENGINE STOPPED, ALL LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, THE HATCH POPPED. THE BODY MODULE BLEW AT 7000 MILES/AT 17000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 27000 MILES....

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 27,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS BODY MODULE HAS BLOWN THREE TIMES ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON PARKWAY WHEN BODY MODULE BLEW OUT, AND VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON CAR SHUT DOWN. ENGINE STOPPED, ALL LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, THE HATCH POPPED. THE BODY MODULE BLEW AT 7000 MILES/AT 17000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 27000 MILES....

Jun 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS BODY MODULE HAS BLOWN THREE TIMES ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON PARKWAY WHEN BODY MODULE BLEW OUT, AND VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON CAR SHUT DOWN. ENGINE STOPPED, ALL LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, THE HATCH POPPED. THE BODY MODULE BLEW AT 7000 MILES/AT 17000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 27000 MILES....

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 27,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS BODY MODULE HAS BLOWN THREE TIMES ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON PARKWAY WHEN BODY MODULE BLEW OUT, AND VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON CAR SHUT DOWN. ENGINE STOPPED, ALL LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, THE HATCH POPPED. THE BODY MODULE BLEW AT 7000 MILES/AT 17000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 27000 MILES....

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,776 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY OVER HEATED SO THAT I HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE, AFTER HAVING THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVER HEAT SO THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE. I WAS TOLD I HAVE A LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD GASGET. WHILE ONLINE RESEARCHING THIS PROBL...

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,776 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY OVER HEATED SO THAT I HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE, AFTER HAVING THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVER HEAT SO THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASE. I WAS TOLD I HAVE A LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD GASGET. WHILE ONLINE RESEARCHING THIS PROBL...

May 9, 2005 Equipment 103,115 mi

DT: THE RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR, NEAR THE BOTTOM, IS CRACKED ALONG THE BOTTOM. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HE HAS SEEN OTHER ONES SIMILAR ON THE AZTEC AND THE MONTERO.*AK

May 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 74,200 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPING DISTANCE IS LONGER THAN WHEN OPERATING. NO ACCIDENT YET AND AFTER 2 REPAIR ATTEMPTS ITS GETTING WORSE

May 9, 2005 Equipment 103,115 mi

DT: THE RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR, NEAR THE BOTTOM, IS CRACKED ALONG THE BOTTOM. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HE HAS SEEN OTHER ONES SIMILAR ON THE AZTEC AND THE MONTERO.*AK

May 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 74,200 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPING DISTANCE IS LONGER THAN WHEN OPERATING. NO ACCIDENT YET AND AFTER 2 REPAIR ATTEMPTS ITS GETTING WORSE

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT HUB FAILURE. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER AS NON WARRANTY, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING LOUD WHINNING NOISES THAT WOULD GO UP AND DOWN WHEN CAR WAS GOING OVER 25 MPH. DEALER SAID THIS WAS COMMON FOR THIS CAR. *AK

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT HUB FAILURE. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER AS NON WARRANTY, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING LOUD WHINNING NOISES THAT WOULD GO UP AND DOWN WHEN CAR WAS GOING OVER 25 MPH. DEALER SAID THIS WAS COMMON FOR THIS CAR. *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Suspension 50,000 mi

TWO WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK BEFORE 50,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY I RECOGNIZED THE NOISE BEFORE ANYTHING TRAGIC HAPPENED. PONTIAC REPLACED THE FIRST ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DECLINED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE BEARING NOT UNDER WARRANTY. HOW OFTEN WILL THESE GO BAD AND...

Mar 30, 2005 Suspension 50,000 mi

TWO WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK BEFORE 50,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY I RECOGNIZED THE NOISE BEFORE ANYTHING TRAGIC HAPPENED. PONTIAC REPLACED THE FIRST ONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DECLINED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE BEARING NOT UNDER WARRANTY. HOW OFTEN WILL THESE GO BAD AND...

Mar 22, 2005 Suspension 45,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD AT 45,000 MILES THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT WE DO FEEL THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT. WE DO HAVE THE OLD PART BUT COULD NOT GET THEM REPLACED

Mar 22, 2005 Suspension 45,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD AT 45,000 MILES THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT WE DO FEEL THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT. WE DO HAVE THE OLD PART BUT COULD NOT GET THEM REPLACED

Feb 20, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Structure 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Structure 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Structure

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Structure

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Feb 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 AZTEK FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND CUPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, A COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED, REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF DUE TO BROKE WIRE UNDER AIR CLEANER BOX .***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE REAR SPOILER REDUCES VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REAR WINDO...

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train

FRONT LEFT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 31,277 MILES. FRONT RIGHT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 49,482 MILES. REPLACE LEAKING HEAD GASKET AT 39,931 MILES. *AK THIS CAR IS ALSO ON IT'S 3RD SET OF TIRES I'M NOT GETTING ANY REASONS WHY ON THIS EITHER - THE DEALERSHIP WHERE...

Jan 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 31,277 MILES. FRONT RIGHT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 49,482 MILES. REPLACE LEAKING HEAD GASKET AT 39,931 MILES. *AK THIS CAR IS ALSO ON IT'S 3RD SET OF TIRES I'M NOT GETTING ANY REASONS WHY ON THIS EITHER - THE DEALERSHIP WHERE...

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train

FRONT LEFT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 31,277 MILES. FRONT RIGHT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 49,482 MILES. REPLACE LEAKING HEAD GASKET AT 39,931 MILES. *AK THIS CAR IS ALSO ON IT'S 3RD SET OF TIRES I'M NOT GETTING ANY REASONS WHY ON THIS EITHER - THE DEALERSHIP WHERE...

Jan 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 31,277 MILES. FRONT RIGHT BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT 49,482 MILES. REPLACE LEAKING HEAD GASKET AT 39,931 MILES. *AK THIS CAR IS ALSO ON IT'S 3RD SET OF TIRES I'M NOT GETTING ANY REASONS WHY ON THIS EITHER - THE DEALERSHIP WHERE...

Nov 18, 2004 Equipment 45,000 mi

MY A/C CONDENSER COIL HAS A LEAK. THE A/C UNIT WHEN OUT AT 45000 MILE. I CALL G.M. THEY SAID THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS ON THE A/C UNIT. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS A/C CONDENSER BECAUSE IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS BAD BUSSINESS FOR A TRUCK THAT IS ONLY TWO YEAR OLD. THIS A 2002 ATZEK. I CALL THE DEA...

Nov 18, 2004 Equipment 45,000 mi

MY A/C CONDENSER COIL HAS A LEAK. THE A/C UNIT WHEN OUT AT 45000 MILE. I CALL G.M. THEY SAID THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS ON THE A/C UNIT. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS A/C CONDENSER BECAUSE IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS BAD BUSSINESS FOR A TRUCK THAT IS ONLY TWO YEAR OLD. THIS A 2002 ATZEK. I CALL THE DEA...

Nov 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM. KEEP IN MIND I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT GOT HOT WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. AFTER ONLY 47000 MILES, MY PONTIAC STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT FROM EVERYWHERE. SO I TOOK IT TO A PONTIAC DEALER WERE THEY SEEN I NEEDED A NEW THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP,AND UPPE...

Nov 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM. KEEP IN MIND I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT GOT HOT WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. AFTER ONLY 47000 MILES, MY PONTIAC STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT FROM EVERYWHERE. SO I TOOK IT TO A PONTIAC DEALER WERE THEY SEEN I NEEDED A NEW THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP,AND UPPE...

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 39,450 mi

THE RIGHT REAR HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT BRAKE AFFECTIVELY. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT CONTINUED ON. . THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED ,THE BRAKES AND HUB ASSEMBLY WERE EXAMINED. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 39,450 mi

THE RIGHT REAR HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT BRAKE AFFECTIVELY. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT CONTINUED ON. . THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED ,THE BRAKES AND HUB ASSEMBLY WERE EXAMINED. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,886 mi

THE FUEL INLET HAD A CRACK. AS A RESULT, EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. *AK WITH NO WARNING, THE WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK FAILED. PART# 10323136 SERIAL# 116864 BUILD DATE 6/2/02. *SC 8JB

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,886 mi

THE FUEL INLET HAD A CRACK. AS A RESULT, EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. *AK WITH NO WARNING, THE WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK FAILED. PART# 10323136 SERIAL# 116864 BUILD DATE 6/2/02. *SC 8JB

Jun 29, 2004 Suspension 30,000 mi

FRONT END MAKES A HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE BECOMES LOUDER WHEN TURNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE RIGHT HUB WAS DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, LEFT HUB WAS SHOWING SAME SIGNS OF FAILURE. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Suspension 30,000 mi

FRONT END MAKES A HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE BECOMES LOUDER WHEN TURNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE RIGHT HUB WAS DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, LEFT HUB WAS SHOWING SAME SIGNS OF FAILURE. *AK

May 15, 2004 Suspension

MY CAR HAS 36,700 MILES ON IT AND I'VE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN DRIVING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE BEARINGS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL AZTEKS. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN EVEN SHOWED...

May 15, 2004 Suspension

MY CAR HAS 36,700 MILES ON IT AND I'VE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN DRIVING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE BEARINGS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL AZTEKS. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN EVEN SHOWED...

Apr 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2002 AZTEK TO THE DEALER REPAIR SHOP 6 TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE/HATCH RELEASE MECHANISM DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK WITH THE REMOTE AND INTERIOR RELEASE BUTTONS, AND THAT IT IS ESPECIALLY WORSE IN COLDER WEATHER. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN IT HAVE TO BE MADE. THE FIRST ...

Apr 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2002 AZTEK TO THE DEALER REPAIR SHOP 6 TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE/HATCH RELEASE MECHANISM DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK WITH THE REMOTE AND INTERIOR RELEASE BUTTONS, AND THAT IT IS ESPECIALLY WORSE IN COLDER WEATHER. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN IT HAVE TO BE MADE. THE FIRST ...

Apr 21, 2004 Equipment 81,500 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSOR LEAKING, ON OUR 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, HEARD FROM REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS THE 4TH ONE SO FAR THIS WEEK WONDERED IF WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Equipment 81,500 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSOR LEAKING, ON OUR 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, HEARD FROM REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS THE 4TH ONE SO FAR THIS WEEK WONDERED IF WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Electrical System

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Electrical System

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Electrical System

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 14, 2004 Electrical System

CAN NOT REMEMBER SPECIFIC DATE 1.THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE OIL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE NOTICED THE CHANGE THE OIL LAMP WOULD COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL IN HAMPTON ROADS AND THE LAMP WAS TURNED OFF BUT THE ORIGINAL CHIMING FOR S...

Apr 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,473 mi

MY REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE CHANGED THE FIRST TIME AT 13,590 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY MY BRAKES THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE REAR AGAIN AT 16,473 AND SINCE THEN MY BRAKES HAVE BEEN PADS AND ROTORS AND BRAKES HAVE BEEN LIKE CHANGING OIL EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES . I H...

Apr 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,473 mi

MY REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE CHANGED THE FIRST TIME AT 13,590 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY MY BRAKES THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE REAR AGAIN AT 16,473 AND SINCE THEN MY BRAKES HAVE BEEN PADS AND ROTORS AND BRAKES HAVE BEEN LIKE CHANGING OIL EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES . I H...

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 31,000 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER SPRAYED FUEL ONTO EXHAUST PIPE WHILE UNDER NORMAL INTERSTATE DRIVING CONDITIONS. MY WIFE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ABOUT 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRE WHILE FUELING AT A SERVICE STATION. SHE DISMISSED IT SINCE THERE WAS A NEARBY CONSTRUCTION CREW THAT WAS BURNING TRASH IN B...

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 31,000 mi

FUEL TANK FILLER SPRAYED FUEL ONTO EXHAUST PIPE WHILE UNDER NORMAL INTERSTATE DRIVING CONDITIONS. MY WIFE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ABOUT 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRE WHILE FUELING AT A SERVICE STATION. SHE DISMISSED IT SINCE THERE WAS A NEARBY CONSTRUCTION CREW THAT WAS BURNING TRASH IN B...

Mar 11, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Mar 11, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWICE SO THEY COULD REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL SIX PISTONS, ROD BEARINGS AND GASKETS. FIRST TIME AT 34,000 MILES, SECOND TIME AT 46,000 MILES. CURRENTLY AT 51,000 MILES AND ENGINE NOISE IS BACK. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING W...

Feb 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

REAR HATCHBACK RELEASE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. REQUIRES MANUAL OPENING WHILE PUSHING HATCH RELEASE BUTTON.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

REAR HATCHBACK RELEASE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. REQUIRES MANUAL OPENING WHILE PUSHING HATCH RELEASE BUTTON.*AK

Feb 5, 2004 Suspension 41,500 mi

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, BOTH BEARINGS FAILED, CREATING A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS HANDLING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD, AND HAD 41,500 MILES. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Suspension 41,500 mi

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, BOTH BEARINGS FAILED, CREATING A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS HANDLING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD, AND HAD 41,500 MILES. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Tires

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Tires

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONCERNING 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS, FLYWHEEL AND TIRES. *LA

Dec 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES IN 41,000 MILES BACK BRAKES HAVE LESS LESS THAN NORMAL WEAR. VEHICLE BRAKES POORLY ON WET AND ICY ROADS DUE TO FRONT BRAKES TAKING MOST OF THE BRAKING. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES IN 41,000 MILES BACK BRAKES HAVE LESS LESS THAN NORMAL WEAR. VEHICLE BRAKES POORLY ON WET AND ICY ROADS DUE TO FRONT BRAKES TAKING MOST OF THE BRAKING. *AK

Nov 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,800 mi

MY 2002 AZTEK HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY. THE REAR BRAKES ARE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE RIGHT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS TOLD BY PLAZA TIRE THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT BAD, THAT PONTIAC HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS BRAKING SYSTEM AND IS AWARE OF IT THE GENTLEMAN TO WHOM I SPOKE STATED ...

Nov 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,800 mi

MY 2002 AZTEK HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY. THE REAR BRAKES ARE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE RIGHT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS TOLD BY PLAZA TIRE THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT BAD, THAT PONTIAC HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS BRAKING SYSTEM AND IS AWARE OF IT THE GENTLEMAN TO WHOM I SPOKE STATED ...

Oct 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Electrical System 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON/OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. ALSO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

THE DEALER HAD SERVICED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY AND COULD OPEN WHEN DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE HINGES WERE TOO WEAK, WHICH RESULTED IN THEM COMING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO LOCK PROPERLY.*AK *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

THE DEALER HAD SERVICED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY AND COULD OPEN WHEN DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE HINGES WERE TOO WEAK, WHICH RESULTED IN THEM COMING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO LOCK PROPERLY.*AK *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER.*MR ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE SHOULDER, IT COMPLETELY DIED. AFTER WAITING FOR 30-40 MIN. FOR ASSISTANCE, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FIRESTONE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER.*MR ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE SHOULDER, IT COMPLETELY DIED. AFTER WAITING FOR 30-40 MIN. FOR ASSISTANCE, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FIRESTONE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE...

Aug 26, 2003 Structure 25,000 mi

WATER LEAKING IN UNDER FRONT DASH DURING RAIN STORMS; LED TO MILDEW AND MOLD GROWING ON SEATS, FLOOR, SHIFTER, WINDOWS, & DOORS THROUGHOUT CAR. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THOUGHT FIRST TIME WAS MY FAULT, NEXT TIME IT DEFINITELY WAS NOT. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Structure 25,000 mi

WATER LEAKING IN UNDER FRONT DASH DURING RAIN STORMS; LED TO MILDEW AND MOLD GROWING ON SEATS, FLOOR, SHIFTER, WINDOWS, & DOORS THROUGHOUT CAR. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THOUGHT FIRST TIME WAS MY FAULT, NEXT TIME IT DEFINITELY WAS NOT. *NLM

Jul 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,721 mi

ABS ACTIVATION ON DRY ROADS AT LOW SPEEDS 20MPH BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES . ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 7721 MILE WE WERE TOLD WARPED PITTED AND RUSTED THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE INTERMITNET ACTIVATIO OF THE ABS SYSTEM.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,721 mi

ABS ACTIVATION ON DRY ROADS AT LOW SPEEDS 20MPH BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES . ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 7721 MILE WE WERE TOLD WARPED PITTED AND RUSTED THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE INTERMITNET ACTIVATIO OF THE ABS SYSTEM.*AK

Jun 25, 2003 Structure 18,000 mi

WATER ENTERS THE AZTEK IN UNDER THE DASH AND RUNS DOWN THE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. ONLY DURING A LONG HARD RAIN. *NLM

Jun 25, 2003 Structure 18,000 mi

WATER ENTERS THE AZTEK IN UNDER THE DASH AND RUNS DOWN THE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. ONLY DURING A LONG HARD RAIN. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *JB

May 29, 2003 Structure 7,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SHEET METAL WHERE THE HINGES ARE BOLTED TO ARE WARPING OUTWARD. THIS RESULTS IN THE DOOR BEING LOOSE, AND CAN FALL OFF AT ANYTIME.*AK

May 29, 2003 Structure 7,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SHEET METAL WHERE THE HINGES ARE BOLTED TO ARE WARPING OUTWARD. THIS RESULTS IN THE DOOR BEING LOOSE, AND CAN FALL OFF AT ANYTIME.*AK

May 16, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH DEFECTIVE. WILL NOT OPEN. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other

RATTLE NOISE ON DRIVERS SIDE FREQUENT. VERY ANNOYING! *NLM

May 16, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH DEFECTIVE. WILL NOT OPEN. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other

RATTLE NOISE ON DRIVERS SIDE FREQUENT. VERY ANNOYING! *NLM

May 6, 2003 Suspension

TOOK AZTEK IN FOR SERVICE ONLY TO FIND OUT BEARING IN FRONT WAS BAD AND WAS ADVISED COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

May 6, 2003 Suspension

TOOK AZTEK IN FOR SERVICE ONLY TO FIND OUT BEARING IN FRONT WAS BAD AND WAS ADVISED COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Apr 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

THE LOCATION OF THE UNSEALED FUEL TANK FILLER VALVE ALLOWED AN OBJECT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH IT AND RIPPED THE CONNECTION UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO DISPENSE FROM THE TANK.*JB

Apr 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

THE LOCATION OF THE UNSEALED FUEL TANK FILLER VALVE ALLOWED AN OBJECT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH IT AND RIPPED THE CONNECTION UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO DISPENSE FROM THE TANK.*JB

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 27,483 mi

WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL FAILED AT ABOUT 27500 MILES IN A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 27,483 mi

WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL FAILED AT ABOUT 27500 MILES IN A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. *NLM

Apr 8, 2003 Visibility 5,100 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Visibility 5,100 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB

Dec 20, 2002 Suspension 8,700 mi

THE WHEEL BEARING, ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, WENT BAD IN MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC, 8700 MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THIS PRODUCT BUT HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALLS ON IT. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Suspension 8,700 mi

THE WHEEL BEARING, ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, WENT BAD IN MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC, 8700 MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THIS PRODUCT BUT HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALLS ON IT. TS

Oct 2, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING SOMETHING FROM HIGHWAY HIT CONSUMER WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD SPLINTER CAUSING GLASS TO FLY INSIDE OF VEHICLE HITTING CONSUMER. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING SOMETHING FROM HIGHWAY HIT CONSUMER WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD SPLINTER CAUSING GLASS TO FLY INSIDE OF VEHICLE HITTING CONSUMER. NLM

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN USING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TRIED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND HE RAN INTO A RAIL. CONSUMER WAS INJURED, CONSU...

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN USING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TRIED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND HE RAN INTO A RAIL. CONSUMER WAS INJURED, CONSU...

Aug 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Other

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Other

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Aug 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WILL MAINTAIN ACCELERATION, STICKING WHILE BRAKING OR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS FAILURE HAD BEEN CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH REASSURED OWNER PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TRUCK PARKED IN OWNER'S GARAGE NOT BEING MOVED.*AK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT USING ACCELERATION. THE BRAK...

Feb 22, 2002 Structure

NOW THAT I'VE HAD THE CAR A WHILE, I SEE THAT THE REAR SPOLIER HURTS VISIBILITY TOO MUCH. I ASKED GM TO REMOVE IT, THEY WON'T. IT BLOCKS VIEW OF HEADLIGHTS OF CARS BEHIND ME AT NIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS.

Feb 22, 2002 Structure

NOW THAT I'VE HAD THE CAR A WHILE, I SEE THAT THE REAR SPOLIER HURTS VISIBILITY TOO MUCH. I ASKED GM TO REMOVE IT, THEY WON'T. IT BLOCKS VIEW OF HEADLIGHTS OF CARS BEHIND ME AT NIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS.