2002 Pontiac Aztek: engine overheating

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 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 Jun 24, 2005 · Engine · 56,776 miles · KY

Dt: the vehicle was overheating to the point to where consumer actually had to pull off the road. The dealer told her that there was a internal leak in the intake manifold gasket. She has done research and found that this is was common problem for the type of engine and model that she owned. Also, while doing research she learned that this problem was occurring between 60,000-80,000 miles. She found two websites with complaints from other aztek owners.*ak in addition, when coming to a stop, the heat stopped coming from the dash vents. Dealership purged an air pocket found in the cooling system. The consumer and manufacturer was able to come to some sort of compromise regarding the cost of replacing the intake manifold gasket.*tt

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Body, Engine · DC

2002 aztek front left wheel bearing and cups needed to be replaced, a coolant leak developed, replaced intake manifold gasket and the engine oil light would not turn off due to broke wire under air cleaner box .***no answer required***. *mr the rear spoiler reduces visibility through the rear window and power door switch does not unlock the rear door latch, had to be unlocked using the key.