Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01635 | 01/01/2004 | 10007150 | All wheel drive (awd) vibration on acceleration and turns.*mr | 06/03/2004 | |
| 01486 | 01/01/2004 | 10005501 | Moan groan from rdm (rear drive module) during parking lot or turning maneuvers. sit bulletin 1400803. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 051603 | 05/16/2003 | 10003648 | This message is to advise all chevrolet, buick, pontiac and oldsmobile dealers of temporary hold on remanufactured all-wheel drive transmissions. the condition is extension housing shim calculation equal 0. the cause is an incorrect park | 10/27/2003 | |
| 100501 | 05/10/2001 | 619776 | The subject of the message is diagnostic trouble code p0716 and / or p0717. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 080730002 | 03/01/2008 | 080730002A | 10025065 | Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe | 07/08/2008 |
| 060730023 | 09/01/2006 | 10020766 | 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. replace complete second clutch assembly. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| 3641A | 10018922 | Cannot shift vehicle out of park with dead or low battery. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 3500 | 10016528 | Repeat failures of all-wheel drive transfer case and/or transmission - unable to attain correct transfer case selective washer measurement. *tt | 09/20/2005 | ||
| 020730013D | 05/01/2005 | 020720013E | 10012152 | Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1st and reverse torque converter clutch stuck off on diagnostic trouble code p0730, p0756, p0757, p0741, p0742. *eh *tt | 02/15/2005 |
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 00704A | 11/18/2003 | 10004213 | The 4t65e automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on a cold start. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 030730017 | 05/01/2003 | 10002394 | Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 040601 | 06/04/2001 | 623749 | Some vehicles may experience no forward, delayed forward, or the transmission may lock up in reverse intermittently, some vehicles will not move when placed in reverse intermittently. *slc | 10/30/2001 | |
| 4T65E | 06/20/2001 | 623439 | Information regarding certain models including the 2001 buick rendezvous automatic transmission input sun gear thrust bearing. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 010730014 | 04/01/2001 | 619376 | Some onwers may comment on one or several delayed shifts, slips, flares or extended shifts during cold operation. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 4T65E | 02/17/2001 | 618105 | Subject regarding automatic transmission codes p0741, p0742 - third reuest for info. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 4T65E | 01/01/2001 | 623474 | Information regarding automatic transmission torque converter oil seal, a request for information. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020730048 | 11/02/2002 | 10006166 | Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr | 04/23/2004 | |
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| 010420002 | 02/01/2001 | 619175 | Subject regarding exchange program for 2001 model year (transfer case / rear differential). *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 3185 | 10010609 | Moan groan from rear drive module during parking lot or turning maneuvers. *eh | 12/02/2004 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 000730002B | 07/01/2002 | 000730002A | 634985 | Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 020730013 | 02/01/2004 | 020730013A | 631267 | Incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine, transmission slipping, ses lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes p0756 and p0757. *slc update. *tt | 05/21/2002 |
| 060801 | 08/06/2001 | 625296 | Information on drive axle fluid change when towing a trailer. *slc | 11/19/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 pontiac aztek truck. consumer sent documents regarding work done to vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, the window would not go down and the check engine light illuminated *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/27/2005 | 83000 | 1 | 04/10/2005 |
| 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! *nm | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 52819 | 1 | 12/12/2003 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 09/11/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 04/23/2001 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| I purchased my vehicle on 7-23-04 and have only been able to drive it a total of approx 2 weeks now. the transmission started slipping while changing gears from 2nd to 3rd and after a couple days of this, it finally started slipping real bad taking off from a stop sign or red light. i have taken it to a transmission shop 5 times now and they are now going to just replace the unit.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 56000 | 3 | 11/09/2001 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2004 | 65500 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Transmission failed suddenly and without prior warning in traffic.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 39200 | 1 | |
| While trying to cross a stop sign consumer depressed the gas pedal and the gears slammed into place. by the time consumer came to the next intersection vehicle stalled and would not move. *ak | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 43000 | 1 | 10/08/2001 |
| Mu automatic transmission failed at 43,000 miles. catastrophic failure- first shook, made grinding noises, then failed to engage and drive.*ak | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 60000 | 2 | 07/26/2001 |
| When i purchased my astek in july 2001, it was brand new since i have had it i have had brake problems , a wheel bearing has went out, my alignment was set wrong, i needed to get brand new tires, and my transmission is now out and its not under warranty due to high mileage. i will be investigating. and now it is sitting until i can afford $2000.00 for a transmission or i can get this resolved. *ak | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 1 | 09/27/2001 | |
| When i bought my 2001 aztek in september 2001, i was told by the salesperson that it would be a dependable durable car. it has been anything but. will not keep alignment so the tires have worn prematurely. the seal around the passenger door leaked causing carpet damage which was not replaced by the dealership. air conditioner condenser had a crack and one week after replacement, the car ran hot. luckily, all of this happened under warranty. one week after the condenser was replaced, the car ran hot. one week after the intake was fixed, it ran hot again. the dealership service department added coolant and sent me on my way. the same day it ran hot again (saturday). i took the car back in on monday morning at 35,946 miles. they drove the car 33 miles to see if the car would get hot. it was returned to me with 35,979 miles and they could not duplicate the problem. i have also had brake failure, the transmission is slipping, there is a ticking noise underneath in front and back, and the car feels unstable on the road. overall i feel very unsafe in the car and would like for the dealer to buy the car back at full purchase price. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 39974 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 pontaic aztek with 39,978 miles on it. my transmission has gone bad already and is going to cost 2,000+ dollars for repair. i feel that this problem has happened far to soon for a newer vehicle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 10/13/2002 | |||
| While shifting into another gear, the gear shift got stuck and a grinding noise appear. dealer notified. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/18/2002 | 1 | 08/31/2001 | |
| The driver was ejected from vehicle, in a rollover. the driver was properly restrained, and sustained injury. *ak the consumer stated the transaxle failed. *jb the vehicle suddenly swerved off of the road and rolled. the seat belt locking device did not lock, and the front-side air bags did not deploy. *scc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 56000 | 3 | 11/09/2001 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2002 | 4 | 06/01/2001 | |
| On 9/4/01 with 3580 milesi went to my dealer of purchase (dallas automotive) to report loud clunking noises coming from the car during shifting and gas engagement. i was told this was normal operation. i was told this again on 12/17/01 by nourse automotive. then on 7/02/02 with 24,769miles the problem was a bad driveshaft. it was replaced, but i was told to drive on it while the parts were ordered. a few weeks later they were installed and the problem persisted, now with strong vibrations coming from the rear. i was told that the bad drive shaft had broken other parts. i am waiting for those to come in and they still have me driving it. yesterday the car suddenly lost power to the wheels. the engine was reving as i pushed the gas, but the car began to slow. at 55mph i suddenly dropped to 40 and could not maintain speed. it did this periodically on my trip making driving dangerous since i didn't know if i would go when i pressed the gas (merging). pontiac was notified and has told me to keep driving it. i feel it is not safe since during a merge or pass i may lose power. the original problem has been looked at 4 separate times by the dealer two of which i was told nothing was wrong.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/28/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving 50 mph the transmission slipped and vehicle has hard shifting causing the vehical to surge forward. mr | |||