2002 Pontiac Aztek: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 121 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Aztek describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 65,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 72 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2005
1
2003
1
2002
5
2001
2

What owners say

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 Nov 7, 2005 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · SC

Knocking noise under driver side tire of a 2002 ponitac aztek. Two different gmc dealerships looked at my car and this problem. Two different solutions were attempted but the problem still occurs.

Filed Apr 3, 2004 · Brakes · 16,473 miles · NM

My rear brakes had to be changed the first time at 13,590 miles and I was told it was not covered under my warranty my brakes then had to be replaced on the rear again at 16,473 and since then my brakes have been pads and rotors and brakes have been like changing oil every three thousand miles . I have also had to have my body control module replaced my security control module and my radio ,fuel sensor and windshield wiper sensor and brakes again I currently have a compressor that needs replacement and a air conditioner and heater that are no longer working I have called the bbb auto line and filed two complaints with them and numerous complaints to my dealer and gm I have been offered free oil changes and tire rotations and extended warranty on a car that is an accident waiting to happen .my hatch does not work correctly I have the ticking noise in my engine and my dash board lights are on or off depending on the moment . I am amazed at how many of these vehicles and there dealers say they will repair and fix the problem then the moment it is out of the shop it is there again . I think it will take a tragic accident for pontiac or gm to realize that these vehicles are very dangerous to the family's who own them I have to small children and this is my transportation I would hope it would not have to take a horrible accident before people listen to what we have to say . I am very concerned for the safety of my self and my children and anyone who owns one of these .

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine, Locks · 41,000 miles · MI

Loud knocking noise in engine. We had it in the shop twice so they could remove and disassemble the engine and replace all six pistons, rod bearings and gaskets. First time at 34,000 miles, second time at 46,000 miles. Currently at 51,000 miles and engine noise is back. Front left wheel bearing went out at 41,000 miles. Left front wheel bearing went out at 51,000 miles. Fly wheel rattles. Rear hatch only works intermittently after 2 repairs.