Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 7 | ||
| When driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the vehicle also rolled forward while on a slight incline. the ignition switch attempted to start the vehicle although it was already started. the rear hatch could not be opened by the button on the inside of the vehicle. the brakes failed while attempting to come to a stop. when the vehicle was on and in park the gear selector could not be moved into drive unless the vehicle was shut off then turned back on. the consumer heard a whining noise coming from the steering wheel. an odor was coming from the vents when the a/c was on. *nm | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| The brakes locked up when they were applied, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 10/26/2006 | 68180 | 3 | 09/18/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. on october 26, 2006, the contact heard a rattling noise and noticed water on the floor of the front passenger side of the vehicle. she took the vehicle to the dealer three times for these failures. soon after her warranty expired, she was informed that a blower motor was needed for the a/c system and she paid for the repair. on january 9, 2007, the vehicle was towed to a mechanic because it would not start. the mechanic stated that she needed a battery. on october 30, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for winterizing and regular service maintenance. a noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle and it was discovered that the rear differential needed to be replaced. the contact paid $3,023 for the repair. the current mileage was 76,143 and failure mileage was 68,180. the dealer stated performed repairs on the rear differential assembly. updated 11/16/07 *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 25 | 10/28/2003 | |
| 1. the vehicle will not come out of park without shutting it off if i leave it running and put it in park like at a drive-through etc. have not had it checked or repaired because out of warranty and cannot afford to fix. 2. the rear window hatch will not open properly. i had the dealer repair once while still under warranty but it is doing it again. 3. front wheel bearing replaced once and is roaring like it needs to be replaced again. 4. the back middle seat belt fell apart and is too expensive to repair. 5. the vehicle goes through brakes rather quickly. has been less than a year and they need to be replaced again. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/12/2005 | 1 | 04/12/2002 | |
| I'm having problems with my brakes and head lights and also my battery. i think it's a electricity problem. every since i had this truck i have had to change my brakes about 10 times and my head lights about five times and battery twice. there's a grawl and roar sound coming from the brakes. the brakes went out on me one time cause me to run out in front of cars. this could have kill me an d my child. i ask for another car instead of this. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 63000 | 9 | |
| While braking at 40 mph vehicle vibrated. dealership repaired the rear brake drums eight times, but the problem recurred. *ak the consumer indicated that the brakes were still bad and the rear brakes were replaced again. *bf *nm | |||