Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018156 | Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). to include 2006 and 2007 models. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/16/2005 | |
| 040523002 | 08/01/2005 | 040523002A | 10012633 | Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction. *tt | 03/09/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 04082004 | 04/08/2004 | 10009210 | The current brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish, or minimum thickness specification, found in the past service manual applications are incorrect. please use correct information as follows. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 020522003 | 06/01/2002 | 634833 | Service manual update on revised vacuum brake booster replacement procedure. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 56918 | 113 | 05/04/2001 |
| Abs and traction control features have never worked properly; abs comes on at slow speeds, and sometimes the system just shuts itself off. dealer and my regular mechanics have dealt with this from 2001 when i purchased the car (a demo) from the dealer (9,152 miles) up to now (2005, 56,925 miles). i have spent a small fortune having this diagnosed and repaired, and pontiac has told me it is no longer their problem. i have had all the front wheel bearings, hub assemblies, pigtales and harnesses replaced more than once; i have new brakes; i have new front struts (monroe); i have no patience. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 1 | 12/31/2002 | |
| I was finding antifreeze in my oil. took to the shop and had to have the intake gasket and the manifold gasket replaced. also had to have a new thermostat and pvc valve. it cost almost $900.00. this is not the only problems have had to have the front wheel bearings replaced 2 times and brake shoes 2 times. also had to have the heater fixed. now the ac does not work. had to have the window control unit replaced on the driver side. had to have computer components replaced because the battery went bad with no notice. and now the windshield wipers do not work. to fix this problem is going to cost me $200 that is just for the whole motor and connecting rods. because it is a factory only part. all together i have paid almost $2,000.00. the ac is the condenser which is another $300.00. i have had and loved gm vehicles for awhile. but this kind of thing has never been a problem.....something has got to be done. *jb | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 5 | 03/15/2004 | |
| Bought 2001 aztec because i had always liked the design. had car for four months and brakes were squealing. took back to dealership and was told they needed cleaning. didn't help. took back and then they wanted to replace the pads,which they said weren't original gm pads(even though they were inspected before i bought it) and i would have to pay because that wasn't covered by warranty. took it 2 service center outside of dealership and brake pads were fine just emitted a lot of brake dust they both said. head lights somewhat flicker when driving. dual climate control passenger side light on temp went out. on taillights the finish is coming off(a common problem for these vehicles being cheap grade plastic). the driver side window button sometimes doesn't work and the entire unit fell through and had to get inside of door to push it back through to get window up because it was raining(another problem a lot of people have).it seems these vehicles have defective gas gauges. mine went out after marathon gas had bad gas and the company had to replace everyone's sensors. i don't think it was the gas. the gas gauge always moves up and down still and when idling goes down. the ses light comes on and the car temp goes out. had it diagnosed and the comp said temp control modulator plug was dirty. had plug cleaned and remedied problem. 2 weeks later the same happened again and 5 min after the ses light came on the check engine soon light came on. now both lights are on and this vehicle never has nothing going right. *jb | |||
| 03/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when the brake was applied. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/03/2003 | 10000 | 1000 | 02/03/2001 |
| Air conditioning replaced 4 times at my own expense once when it was under warranty. shortly after it broke again due to defect in manufacturing as stated by the dealership. hole is created due to bracket and coolant leaks out. the purchase and install of a new one has cost me $1200 each time it happens and for the past 4 years i've just driven without air conditioning due to the cost factor and knowing it's going to happen again in the next 2 months. everytime it was replaced it was for the same problem a hole in the condenser. i've hear complaints from every atzek owner i've met about the air conditioning and still pontiac refuses to fess us to the manufacturing defect. for the past 4 years i've had to drive around in 90+ degree heat without air because of this. i'm a field technician and i'm traveling year round. i had an 88 grand prix previously and that had issues with the brakes and i spent thousands of dollars on brakes only to receive a letter 2 years after i got rid of the car claiming i can get money back due to a defect in the brakes. i shouldn't have to suffer from heat exhaustion due to a defect in the way pontiac designed the ac. they should atleast be able to design something that won't core a hole in the condenser. they also have issues with the tailgate and rear lights peeling. i have to open my tailgate 2 times and use the key while pulling the tailgate up. i've gotten the parts replaced 2 times and it hasn't solved the problem they tell me everytime i open the tailgate i have to manually adjust the stops so that the tailgate will open again. i shouldn't have to do this. i'm not the only one with these issues everyone is. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 500 | 5 | 08/07/2001 |
| Soon after purchase there was a clicking noise that began in the rear of the vehicle when applying brakes. the clicking noise then turned into a popping noise that could be felt when applying the brakes. there is wind noise on the left front door post, noise in the front end of vehicle, the right headlight is inoperable, the horn is inoperable, and the wipers do not turn off at times. *jg *jb | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Abs was not fixed properly, rear ended another vehicle at btwn 40-45 mph, none of the vehicles air bags deployed. pictures available upon request. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Abs light comes on intermittently, numerous brake failures at various speed, with the brake pedal going to the floor. entire abs system was replaced. dealer unable to remedy the problem. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 05/29/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Rear brakes faided at 13000 miles gm has had many complants on this could be a problem in the future. *ak | |||
| 03/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Had just started vehicle when abs light and chimes sounded. this was an indication abs was not working. dealer informed vehicle was okay to drive. there were no problems with brakes.*ak abs still do not work, dealer found defective bcm, also replaced blown right turn blinker bulb and replaced right rear stop lamp bulb. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 47000 | 1 | 06/22/2002 |
| The abs light came on while pulling out of the driveway. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the problem was a wire on the electronic sensor attachment to the wheel hub wore out. dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/03/2003 | 36000 | 4 | 09/01/2003 |
| We have had multiple thing go wrong with our 2001 aztek we purchased under 40,000 miles, now has about 60, 000- the front brake rotors were warped- mechanic said that they had to have been like that from manufacturer, as he has never seen anything that bad in a car of that age- air conditioner is not working- went on the web, and it looks like many owners are also experiencing this due to cracked/leaking compressors- also, fuel gauge stopped working shortly after we purchased- needle is very sporadic, and you never know how much gas you have- this also seems to be a common problem- had interior electrical problems as well- this was the only thing fixed by pontiac- i recently contacted pontiac, who was unwilling to address any of these issues. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 8000 | 4 | 12/20/2001 |
| 8081 miles: srs light on intermittently. (reflash pcm and bcm) battery goes dead intermittently. (replaced battery and cleaned terminals) the brakes squeal and erratic fuel gauge. (no problem found at that time). *ak 8125 miles: ses light on again. (cleaned corroded connectors for abs and fuel pump) 8155 miles: ses on again. (replaced all femaile terminals and cleared codes. dropped fuel tank to replace fuel modules, replaced all terminals at module. 11541 miles: air bag light on intermittently (could not reproduce) turn signal fuse blowing regularly (replaced neutral wiring safety switch, adj for reverse lights) 12018: turn signals blowing still. (replaced flasher unit) 23968 miles: right fromt wheel metal on metal clicking noise at all speeds (no problem found) check left front master window control switch fallen into door (replaced switch bezel in driverside) 30233 miles: metal on metal clicking noise again (turned and rotated rotars) drivers side window sticks and stops going up or down. (nothing done) 33442 miles: windows stick in up or down position after drivers sided fails to function. (unable to reproduce) 35875 miles: power windows not functioning properly, stickin up or down position (unable to reproduce problem) rear lift gate not fully releasing (adjusted hatch bumpers and lubed latches. | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes there is a squeaking noise. took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced brake rotors. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/29/2002 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| Rear brakes failedd and gmc wont warranty. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 47195 | 1 | 08/12/2002 |
| Lost brakes and engine fire ensued. dealer said brake line broke ,unknown cause. *nm | |||