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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 040417001 | 07/01/2007 | 040417001B | 10011200 | Boom or drone noise at 2100 rpm or about 120 km/h (75 mph). *tt | 01/10/2005 |
| 020730048 | 11/02/2002 | 10006166 | Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr | 04/23/2004 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| While my 02 aztec is in park and car is started i am unable to take out of park to start driving ,i must push button on gear shift a number of times before it will finally go into gear. this happens randomly with no apparent pattern or reason ,although when car is driven frequently it appears less. there is a clicking sound coming from top of steering column when i am attempting to put into gear. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 20000 | 5 | |
| 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. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 0 | 01/10/2002 | |
| Can not remember specific date 1.the change the oil lamp came on and vehicle was taken to dealership to change oil. shortly thereafter we noticed the change the oil lamp would come on. the vehicle was taken back to hall in hampton roads and the lamp was turned off but the original chiming for signaling the door is locking ceased. when the vehicle was taken back to fix this error we were informed that pontiac technicians could not fix and could not give any reason for this change. 2.a portable dvd player was hooked up to the vehicle from the plug in located between the two front seats and the tape attachment was inserted into the tape deck. the vehicle was running for about 1 to 1.5 hours with the portable dvd player when an error code and security code came on. the device was immediately disconnected from the vehicle. thereafter the vehicle when turned off the radio would turn on by itself with out key in ignition, the gages although on full and vehicle running would not move, airbag icon would blink and chiming was dim. upon taking vehicle to dealership it was found that the body control module went bad with no further explanation. 3.one week after getting vehicle from number 2 above the vehicles battery worked but would not turn over and the plug in located in number 2 above were not working. it was found that the power tran control module and fuel sensor needed replacing and that a switch in the console area from number 2 above needed fixing. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/23/2003 | 41000 | 3 | 05/17/2002 |
| Loud knocking noise in engine. we had it in the shop twice so they could remove and disassemble the engine and replace all six pistons, rod bearings and gaskets. first time at 34,000 miles, second time at 46,000 miles. currently at 51,000 miles and engine noise is back. front left wheel bearing went out at 41,000 miles. left front wheel bearing went out at 51,000 miles. fly wheel rattles. rear hatch only works intermittently after 2 repairs.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 12/19/2003 | 2 | 08/08/2002 | |
| Front left bearing & hub assembly replacement at 31,277 miles. front right bearing & hub assembly replacement at 49,482 miles. replace leaking head gasket at 39,931 miles. *ak this car is also on it's 3rd set of tires i'm not getting any reasons why on this either - the dealership where i bought the car told me tires are like brakes-some just wear out faster than others. i don't know if the hub problems added to the tire wear or not - the wheel actually wobbled on the car before it was repaired. 1st set replaced at about 20,000 miles. 2nd set replaced at about 28,000 miles. i have called pontiac several times over the last 2 years about car repaires & tire wear. i was told these things are just maintenance! i considered the brake job at 39,931 miles maintenance but not hubs & a head gasket. also, i have had the car in for heating problems. in very cold weather, you need the blower on high & the heat setting on high - even then, you are still cold. there is alot of outside air coming in the front of the car (not sealed very well) | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 27483 | 1 | 01/16/2002 |
| Wheel bearing and wheel hub passenger side front wheel failed at about 27500 miles in a 2002 pontiac aztek. *nlm | |||