2001 Pontiac Aztek: ABS light or ABS activating

11 of the 216 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2005
1
2004
4
2003
7
2002
4
2001
11

What owners say

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Driver assistance, Locks · AK

Purchased my 2001 aztek in october 2000. Every year (winter) since 2001, I have had to take my vehicle into the dealership for repair because I lose my traction control which automatically takes out my ABS brakes. The dealership doesn't have a clue as to why this is happening. This is a safety issue, considering where I live. There are 5 incident dates, thus far.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 56,918 miles · MI

Abs and traction control features have never worked properly; ABS comes on at slow speeds, and sometimes the system just shuts itself off. Dealer and my regular mechanics have dealt with this from 2001 when I purchased the car (a demo) from the dealer (9,152 miles) up to now (2005, 56,925 miles). I have spent a small fortune having this diagnosed and repaired, and pontiac has told me it is no longer their problem. I have had all the front wheel bearings, hub assemblies, pigtales and harnesses replaced more than once; I have new brakes; I have new front struts (monroe); I have no patience.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · PA

The ABS light came on while pulling out of the driveway. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the problem was a wire on the electronic sensor attachment to the wheel hub wore out. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Electrical · AL

Vehicle has been intermittently losing power completely, and indicating loss of ABS system. Replacing fuses returned the car to the road, but happened at least twice more within the subsequent week. Vehicle was brought to a repair shop who eventually found the problem after 3 days. Part of the wiring harness was routed improperly under the top driver's side flex motor mount. Each time the motor mount would flex under driving conditions, the metal would erode the protective shielding around the harness and the wires themselves. Wires and harness were repaired and re-routed over the mount and secured properly.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 8,000 miles · MI

8081 miles: SRS light on intermittently. (reflash PCM and bcm) battery goes dead intermittently. (replaced battery and cleaned terminals) the brakes squeal and erratic fuel gauge. (no problem found at that time). *ak 8125 miles: ses light on again. (cleaned corroded connectors for ABS and fuel pump) 8155 miles: ses on again. (replaced all femaile terminals and cleared codes. Dropped fuel tank to replace fuel modules, replaced all terminals at module. 11541 miles: air bag light on intermittently (could not reproduce) turn signal fuse blowing regularly (replaced neutral wiring safety switch, adj for reverse lights) 12018: turn signals blowing still. (replaced flasher unit) 23968 miles: right fromt wheel metal on metal clicking noise at all speeds (no problem found) check left front master window control switch fallen into door (replaced switch bezel in driverside) 30233 miles: metal on metal clicking noise again (turned and rotated rotars) drivers side window sticks and stops going up or down. (nothing done) 33442 miles: windows stick in up or down position after drivers sided fails to function. (unable to reproduce) 35875 miles: power windows not functioning properly, stickin up or down position (unable to reproduce problem) rear lift gate not fully releasing (adjusted hatch bumpers and lubed latches.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Electrical · 68,200 miles · MN

Car was being driven at highway speed, upon approaching stop sign the brakes failed resulting in near collision with semi tractor trailer. The brakes began to work but without power assist. Dealer was contacted and instructed us to drive the vehicle to the dealership. Brakes failed again on the way to the dealership. Upon investigation compartment housing the wiring harness was found to be filled with water and the wiring harness controlling the ABS, brake sensor, fuel gauge, and fuel sender was corroded.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

Abs was not fixed properly, rear ended another vehicle at btwn 40-45 MPH, none of the vehicles air bags deployed. Pictures available upon request.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Lights · KS

28 march 2002, driving car, all dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Car was towed to dealer, started was replaced. 17 april 2002 driving vehicle 30 MPH, made right turn, accelerated vehicle, all dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Service manager and tech came out to the car, disconnected ABS system and vehicle started, tech drove it back to dealership, brake modulator was replaced. 21 june 2002 driving vehicle at 40 MPH, dash lights came on, lost all power to vehicle. Called dealership, they towed car in, replaced the computer system. 13 july 2002, driving car at 35 MPH, dash light came on, lost all power to vehicle. This happened on a saturday afternoon, the dealership service department is not open, sat in the car for 15 minutes before I could get it to start, drove it home (approx 3 miles) and let it sit until monday morning. Drove car to dealership. Was told by service manager that they can't fix it, they don't know what is wrong with it and gm doesn't know what is wrong with it. Contacted pontiac customer service on monday morning and request they buy this vehile back under the lemon law. It has been 1 week since the last incident and have not heard from pontiac regarding a decision. This vehicle has been in the dealership repair shop for 35 day for this specific problem, as of 19 july 2002.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Abs light comes on intermittently, numerous brake failures at various speed, with the brake pedal going to the floor. Entire ABS system was replaced. Dealer unable to remedy the problem. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · CD

Consumer states the ABS system failed three times. Also the ABS light came on four times. The dealer replaced speed sensor assembly. Vehicle continues to have problems. Consumer wants a total refund for the vehicle.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

Had just started vehicle when ABS light and chimes sounded. This was an indication ABS was not working. Dealer informed vehicle was okay to drive. There were no problems with brakes.*ak ABS still do not work, dealer found defective bcm, also replaced blown right turn blinker bulb and replaced right rear stop lamp bulb.