2001 Pontiac Aztek: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · KY

Bought 2001 aztec because I had always liked the design. Had car for four months and brakes were squealing. Took back to dealership and was told they needed cleaning. Didn't help. Took back and then they wanted to replace the pads,which they said weren't original gm pads(even though they were inspected before I bought it) and I would have to pay because that wasn't covered by warranty. Took it 2 service center outside of dealership and brake pads were fine just emitted a lot of brake dust they both said. Head lights somewhat flicker when driving. Dual climate control passenger side light on temp went out. On taillights the finish is coming off(a common problem for these vehicles being cheap grade plastic). The driver side window button sometimes doesn't work and the entire unit fell through and had to get inside of door to push it back through to get window up because it was raining(another problem a lot of people have).it seems these vehicles have defective gas gauges. Mine went out after marathon gas had bad gas and the company had to replace everyone's sensors. I don't think it was the gas. The gas gauge always moves up and down still and when idling goes down. The ses light comes on and the car temp goes out. Had it diagnosed and the comp said temp control modulator plug was dirty. Had plug cleaned and remedied problem. 2 weeks later the same happened again and 5 min after the ses light came on the check engine soon light came on. Now both lights are on and this vehicle never has nothing going right.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · AL

Mu automatic transmission failed at 43,000 miles. Catastrophic failure- first shook, made grinding noises, then failed to engage and drive.

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 Nov 1, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While shifting into another gear, the gear shift got stuck and a grinding noise appear. Dealer notified. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Brakes · CT

When applying brakes there is a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced brake rotors. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 23, 2002 · UT

Recall 00v150000 on child seat latch anchor was done. While grinding down the latches mechanic broke one of them. *jb