2002 Pontiac Aztek engine problems

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

As noted in previous statements this vehicle is difficulty at starting and cranking at various situation. Playing the radio with engine off, must wait ten minutes before attempting to start, then it may crank or you have to start over. Its not the radio its the ignition lock cylinder as done in the past. It doesn't matter, stop, or moving it has done all you mention, and with the lights off at night you can injured a pedestrian or ourselves. This car was recall and it was said to have been fix but here we stuck here from 04/07/17 possibly will get help from the nearest gmc car dealer on 04/10/17. Keep all this information for official used only. Thanks updated 05/17/17*lj updated 07/25/2017

Filed May 20, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 192,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac aztek. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without any warning and crashed into a tree. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,000. The current mileage was 199,129. Updated 10/7/14

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Engine · 127,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac aztek. The contact stated that the engine overheating light illuminated while she drove at 50 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic who located the failure at the head gasket and the intake manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2010 · Engine · 111,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the head gasket overheated on the vehicle. He noticed that the vehicle would overheat by the temperature gauge rising on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he would need to replace the head gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Engine · 67,000 miles · OH

Drove to work no problems, went to start up to go home 8 hours later and got nothing . Towed home and replace the starter and recharge battery(dead after trying to start it) started with a very loud knock sound from what I think is the top end , took it to dealer where bought it 28 earlier from and they sai dmotor was shot. How can this be with no engine light ever coming on , no over heating .I have been paying a year now on a auto I drove for only 28 days please help ...what is wrong with it or what can I do to get it fixed without costing a bundle (don't have alot cause I have to make payment on my "lemon".

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 92,402 miles · SC

I have a 2002 pontiac aztek and there's a ticking noise in the motor and the oil is good and all the other fluids are good. My A/C stop working and the back hatch doesn't unlock sometimes and to fix the problem I have to disconnect the battery for about 15mins or longer for it to work , can you tell me what could be the problem and how to fix it .

Filed Sep 14, 2008 · Engine · 69,393 miles · MO

Failure of intake manifold gasket as indicated by check engine light and shaking of vehicle when driving. Took to dealer and was determined to need replacement of lower intake manifold gasket. Replacement cost was $1200.

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 51,008 miles · FL

At 51,000 miles engine overheating when stopped at traffic lights. Added antifreeze, but did not fix the problem. At same time AC failed. Then electrical system started failing. Alarm going off for no reason, doors locking and unlocking themselves, rear hatch opening, and all gauges lighting up then going blank for 5 - 10 seconds. Took to dealer who stated that I had a failure in the intake manifold gasket, a leaking fuel filter, a shot AC system, and needed to replace the body control module. Dealer also stated that they have had to do the same work on many azteks. Took to my regular mechanic for verification and repair ($600 less than dealer wanted). Paid $1156 for intake manifold, fuel filter, and AC check. Mechanic doesn't believe that there is anything wrong with the AC system, but the problem is related to the body control module. Can not fix the module at this time - have been given estimate of $800. Seems to me that this module is a safety issue and that the federal safety agency should issue a recall and have gm reimburse those that have already had the problem fixed. This issue has been brought up by many aztek owners both on this site and others. It is really alarming to be driving at highway speeds when suddenly all the gauges go blank, even if just for a few seconds, not to mention doors locking and unlocking themselves and the alarm going off for no reason. By reading other complaints I should look forward to replacing wheel bearings also. Please look into this and do something about it.

Filed Oct 14, 2006 · Engine · TX

I have had three major problems with my aztek. When the vehicle was only a few months old, the computer system went out and had to be replaced. This, of course, was covered by the warranty, but was a harbinger of things to come. Both the condenser and the compressor had to be replaced, neither of which was covered by the warranty; I was within the allotted time, but had a few hundred more miles on the vehicle than what was allowable. Very expensive. Shortly after that, I began to have trouble with transient overheating. Thinking that the thermostat might be sticking, I took it to the dealer, who at first said nothing was wrong with the car. When I went to pick it up, they told me that they had discovered that the intake manifold gasket was leaking and that the car was now inoperable. The remedy due to labor was close to $1000. I was quite upset, and told the dealer that, since they had sold me this car, which has had numerous problems, that I thought they should either fix it or provide me a fair trade. They told me that the car, which I paid $26k for, is now only worth about $6k because of its poor resale value. I really feel like a victim and that the lemon laws should be revised to include vehicles that have multiple system failures.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Engine · 92,110 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the temperature gauge on the vehicle rose above normal while parked. The contact filled the water tank, which cooled the vehicle for 30 minutes. However, the temperature rose again. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined there was a leak in the intake manifold gasket. There were no immediate repairs made.