2001 Pontiac Aztek transmission problems

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · OH

2001 pontiac aztek truck. Consumer sent documents regarding work done to vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, the window would not go down and the check engine light illuminated

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Transmission · 81,800 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. The vehicle was locked in the park position. The contact read the owner's manual and attempted to release the vehicle through the cupholder as instructed. She could not do so on the driver's side and went to the passenger side instead. She was able to release the lock and was on her way back to the driver's side when the vehicle knocked her down. According to witnesses, the vehicle made an l and struck another vehicle. The vehicle was towed and has not yet been diagnosed. Updated 08/27/08. *lj updated 08/27/08.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · MI

Transmission went out on my 2001 pontiac aztek. When my wife drove over railroad tracks a load sound came from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was driving erratically. She pushed the onstar button and they told her there was a problem with the transmission. We took it to a local repair shop and they had to rebuild the whole transmission and even service some parts for the all wheel drive transfer case. The vehicle only has 80,000 miles, this is not normal!

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Transmission · 52,819 miles · WA

2001 aztek with 85,000 kms the transmission blew up. Accelerated at highway on ramp, loud bang then no gears. No park, no reverse. Transmission totally rebuilt by reputable mechanic, cost $3000 told by mechanic that gm using poor quality parts, not built to last and therefore transmission fails and not built to last.

Filed Dec 4, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 52,000 miles · MN

I purchased my 2001 pontiac aztek in november of 2003. Since then it was diagnosed with a leaking gasket requiring a repair of $750, which I have since discovered is not an usual problem with this vehicle. I have also noticed some very odd things about this vehicle: 1.when on an incline, once I remove my foot from the brake pedal the vehicle immediately starts to roll back, which risks me striking anything behind me. This requires me to put my left foot on the brake and my right foot on the gas and simultaneously lift off the brake as I begin to accelerate. I have never encountered this problem in an automatic transmission. 2.when on a level surface as soon as the brake pedal is released vehicle will accelerate on its own prior to applying gas. 3.steering is very difficult to control in even the slightest wind, and often feels like it will veer off the road. I have not experienced this to that extent in any other vehicle I have ever owned, including mini vans, full size vans, cars or trucks. 4.vehicle has an intermittent burning smell as yet unable to be identified by a mechanic, although they have hypothesised that it might be the result of the underside of the car being lower to the ground in some areas and more prone to catch debris on the road, for example plastic bags, which then stick and melt to it.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 16,000 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NY

My transmission gave in after three and a half years of owning this vehicle (purchased april 2001). I became stuck in traffic as a result. However, since the very beginning, the transmission has not been running smoothly at all. My car has been taken in for various types of repairs time and time again (our dealer, lasorsa in the bronx, has all the information on the repairs they've done). It was only a matter of time before the transmission gave in completely, and now that my warranty is up, I have to pay $2500 for a new transmission. I have noticed several other similar complaints for this make, model, and year, and something must be done. This car should be recalled. Our safety is at stake.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Transmission · TX

I purchased my vehicle on 7-23-04 and have only been able to drive it a total of approx 2 weeks now. The transmission started slipping while changing gears from 2nd to 3rd and after a couple days of this, it finally started slipping real bad taking off from a stop sign or red light. I have taken it to a transmission shop 5 times now and they are now going to just replace the unit.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 56,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed at 56000 miles no indication of any problems , just started making noise all of a sdden. Took it to dealer got $3900.00 estimate for transmission intake manifold & driveshaft.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Transmission · 65,500 miles · AK

Transmission failed suddenly and without prior warning in traffic.