Lost brakes and engine fire ensued. Dealer said brake line broke ,unknown cause.
2001 Pontiac Aztek brakes complaints
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Dt: the car is having brake problems, and the consumer has been fixing the brakes every since she owned the vehicle. The air conditioner has been replaced 3 times within the first year she owned the car. The car was having sensor problems. In order for the consumer to get her sticker for the year, her car had to be in good shape. The place where consumer bought her car is committing fraud. They didn't do a thorough check on consumer's car before she bought it. There is rust underneath her hood.
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.
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.
The consumer stated she saw fluid leaking from under her vehicle in her driveway. She says she took her vehicle to the mechanic, who said it was her radiator. She then took the vehicle to somewhere else to get a second opinion, that mechanic told her that the problem was the radiator, air conditioning, and the engine intake manifold. The vehicle was leaking coolant into the intake manifold. She says her vehicle is not old enough to have this kind of problem. Front brake rotors are rusting and must be replaced. *jb
While applying the brake pedal the consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced and replaced them. However, the problem recurred. *ak the transmission felt as if it was falling out, the tire exploded while driving, the power lost, and hatch (rear) would not open.
Consumer is concerned with the rear brakes and rotors. Consumer states,that the rear brakes and rotors have been replaced on three separate occasions but the problem still occurs. *ak
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.
Our air conditioner quit working, we thought it just needed to be re-charged, I had it re-charged two weeks in a roll, then it quit working again, I looked on the internet and saw many complains about the compressor leaking in the aztek 2001, I would think that a notification should be sent out to consumers. Of course this all happens after the warranty just ran out. You want to increase your sales and with problems like this many of us get rather weary of gm autos.
After the 1st year routine nys inspection, I was required to replace the rear brakes. Dealer and subsequent call to pontiac both indicated that the material used on brake pads wear more quickly since they are no longer made of the asbestos material. Granted at 22000 miles it was sooner than expected. I was also told that due to failure to rotate my tires at the 6000 mile mark, I had to replace 2 tires due to wear. Dealership would not pass the nys inspection without completing the work... Am I to expect a brake replacement yearly?
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when the brake was applied.
Soon after purchase there was a clicking noise that began in the rear of the vehicle when applying brakes. The clicking noise then turned into a popping noise that could be felt when applying the brakes. There is wind noise on the left front door post, noise in the front end of vehicle, the right headlight is inoperable, the horn is inoperable, and the wipers do not turn off at times. *jg
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.
When applying brakes there is a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced brake rotors. Please provide any further information.
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.
Rear brakes faided at 13000 miles gm has had many complants on this could be a problem in the future.
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.
Rear brakes failedd and gmc wont warranty.
When applying brakes, pedal vibrates. Brakes and rotors keep permaturely wearing out. Dealer contacted. *ak. Consumer stated the rotors had to be turned on 4 occassions.
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.
Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a ticking noise coming from underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership. Dealership mechanic told consumer that brakes were warped. *ak consumer stated that the brake drum was warped and rust chips were falling off outside of the drums. Consumer states that there was a recall regarding the airbag and she was never informed, consumer had been involved in an accident on 05-oct-2001 from the rear in which the air bags did not deploy.
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