2001 Pontiac Aztek: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA

2001 pontiac aztec. Consumer states that he has some electrical safety issues with his vehicle. He has replaced the headlamp switch assembly, instrument control assembly, hva temperature control assembly, fuel pump module assembly and turn signal switch assembly. *kb the lights that illuminated the assemblies burned out and the consumer was unable to see the instrument panel at night. Due to the sending unit malfunctioning, the fuel gauge would not register the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Because the sending unit was a part of the fuel pump assembly, the entire unit required replacement. Also, while driving at night with the headlights on, when the consumer activated the turn signal, the high beam lights would come on. Upon turning the signal off, the high beams would also turn off.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Lights · 80,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. While driving approximately 45 MPH at night, the headlights failed without warning. The driver experienced extremely limited visibility. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact made several attempts before the headlights illuminated again. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the contact was informed that the body control module failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2007 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · AL

It all started with my lights not turning off at night. I would have to disconnect my battery to get the lights to go off. Then the chimes would not go off. Disconnect battery again. Was told to replace key fob battery. A couple of weeks later, door locks, gauges, all dash lights, horn, headlights, went crazy driving down the highway with my 7 year old son with me. I have taken this vehicle to 7 or 8 places including the pontiac dealership and noone knows what to do. Noone!!! My horn would blow intermittently sitting at a redlight one day, with two cars in front of me. The car immediately in front of me thought I was blowing at them because the light had changed and started to go, even though the car in front of them was still stopped. This is a seriously dangerous problem with the electrical system of this vehicle. The closest I got to a diagnosis of the problem was that it was a problem with the security system somehow. I just dont know what else to do.ad

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 Aug 5, 2004 · Lights, Tires · OK

Purchased a 2001 pontiac aztek on june 19 2004 from a chevrolet dealer..on august 3 2004 had a blowout at 65 MPH on the front passenger side..the headlamp and fog light had completely came out.had it towed to dealer,,the service dept. Said it was caused by worn tires...which were firestone...still awaiting dealer to remedy a situation that should not of occurred after only 45 days of ownership.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Electrical · TN

The head lights and tail lights flashed intermittently. The horn was also inoperative. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 500 miles · AL

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