The gauges messed up first none of the gauges work sometimes the speed odometer will move but does not work . The car also when accelrating the gas it wont go the way it should it takes along time to build up speed. I have spent a lot of money on this car trying to get it to run proper I have replaced the transmission and I have had it in the shop at g.m.c to have the issue with the fuel system issue they replaced a part but it did not resolve the problem they had no idea what the problem was and this was teague chevrolet-buick inc mabank, tx, 75147. As of may 2, 2014 the car want stay running this has something to do with the fuel system I just found out about the recall I was never notified about this I only found out cause I was serching on what could be wrong with my aztek and I found the recall this axtek is a real lemon.
Pontiac Aztek transmission failure problems
10 of the 566 owner complaints about the Pontiac Aztek describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 65,500
By model year
- 20041
- 20032
- 20021
- 20016
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. While driving 35 MPH, the rpms increased from 2,500 to 3,500 without warning. The vehicle would not move forward. The dealer stated that the gears failed and the vehicle needed a new transmission. As october 16, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 88,000 and current mileage was 116,000.
2003 aztek with 65000 miles have to replace transmission. Contacted gm said I did not have fluid changed at 50,000 miles that the trouble was my fault. I contacted gm they said nothing they could do. I contacted 3 other transmission shops---all 3 said changing the fluid would not have stopped the problem. Gm then tells me they can not take the word of another mechanic because they are not gm certified. I will never buy gm again. I was told this would be a very dependable car. Not even 3 years old. I should not have this problem.
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!
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.
Had to replace 5 wheel bearings AC condensers rear latch does not unlatch at times dealer said they put on a stronger spring still only works half the time. Transmission went out at 70,000 driver door gets out of line because of hinge bending.
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.
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.
Transmission failed suddenly and without prior warning in traffic.
Mu automatic transmission failed at 43,000 miles. Catastrophic failure- first shook, made grinding noises, then failed to engage and drive.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Pontiac Aztek transmission failure
Which Pontiac Aztek years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (6 complaints), 2003 (2 complaints) and 2002 (1 complaints).
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