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 - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525004 | 04/01/2004 | 030525004A | 10002373 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) and/or traction control lamp on, all-wheel drive (awd) disabled message displayed, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) set. *tt | 08/26/2003 |
| 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 | |
| 02019 | 05/01/2002 | 634236 | Customer satisfaction program bulletin regarding vehicles with brake booster containing certain internal parts that are not to specification. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 02019 | 05/06/2002 | 634242 | Customer satisfaction program regarding brake booster power piston. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 74200 | 11/06/2004 | |
| Antilock brake system fails at low speeds and stoping distance is longer than when operating. no accident yet and after 2 repair attempts its getting worse | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/15/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 pontiac aztek and all four of the wheel bearings went bad with only 45,000 miles on the car. the anti lock brakes come on when you touch the brakes and we've almost been in quite a few wrecks. i've researched some reviews and there are alot of people that are having the same problems that i'm having. thank you for your time. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2002 pontiac aztek. while driving approximately 30 mph the anti lock brake service light illuminated as well as the traction light. the vehicle became difficult to brake and the odometer stopped working. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairers. the approximate failure was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light appeared. took vehicle to mechanic and was told the code was in reference to the fuel tank pressure sensor. mechanic de-activated check engine light. after 2 days, check engine light appeared again. took to dealer and had code checked. same issue with fuel pressure sensor. dealer stated this was a recall issue. dealer checked with manufacturer and was told this was not a problem. dealer removed connector at body pass. check engine light de-activated. after 1 week, check engine light appeared. traction control and anti-lock brake lights consistency appear and disappear when driving vehicle. this is a daily occurrence. in addition, the automatic door locks will lock and unlock by themselves. upon starting up the vehicle, all gage lights will flash for a few seconds then go out. a/c stopped working and has not worked since. steering wheel radio volume button sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. have already put so much money into repair of this vehicle which was purchased used in 2007 with 57,000 miles. seriously considering trade-in as this vehicle is a lemon. have spent half the purchase price in repairs within 1 year of purchase. after searching internet for aztek problems, have found many complaints regarding same issues i have experienced with this vehicle. if these are common issues with this model, why is there no manufacturer bulletin to repair these defects? *tr | |||
| 11/13/2007 | 1 | ||
| The problem began with noisy brakes. then all of a sudden when i went to turn a corner the brakes and tires locked up and would not turn. i almost hit several vehicles while i was trying to get this repaired. when hooked to the computer it would not throw anything telling the computer what was wrong. when it got worse it finally threw a code to the computer and said its the wheel bearings which costs $250 per tire. i cannot afford to fix all 4 tires so i have only repaired 2 at this time. hopefully something can be done about this. recall or reimburse me my $$ for the repairs. this is a dangerous condition for the vehicle!!!! this problem began several months ago. i have found out that the left front has already been replaced once and is defective again!!!! *tr | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 16473 | 1 | 06/05/2002 |
| My rear brakes had to be changed the first time at 13,590 miles and i was told it was not covered under my warranty my brakes then had to be replaced on the rear again at 16,473 and since then my brakes have been pads and rotors and brakes have been like changing oil every three thousand miles . i have also had to have my body control module replaced my security control module and my radio ,fuel sensor and windshield wiper sensor and brakes again i currently have a compressor that needs replacement and a air conditioner and heater that are no longer working i have called the bbb auto line and filed two complaints with them and numerous complaints to my dealer and gm i have been offered free oil changes and tire rotations and extended warranty on a car that is an accident waiting to happen .my hatch does not work correctly i have the ticking noise in my engine and my dash board lights are on or off depending on the moment . i am amazed at how many of these vehicles and there dealers say they will repair and fix the problem then the moment it is out of the shop it is there again . i think it will take a tragic accident for pontiac or gm to realize that these vehicles are very dangerous to the family's who own them i have to small children and this is my transportation i would hope it would not have to take a horrible accident before people listen to what we have to say . i am very concerned for the safety of my self and my children and anyone who owns one of these . *nm | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 1 | 01/15/2002 | |
| Numerous problems concerning 2002 pontiac aztek. brakes, wheel bearings, flywheel and tires. *la | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 44800 | 1 | 03/09/2001 |
| My 2002 aztek has only 45,000 miles, mostly highway. the rear brakes are making a grinding noise right before coming to a complete stop. i was told by plaza tire that the brakes are not bad, that pontiac has a problem with its braking system and is aware of it the gentleman to whom i spoke stated that the only way he knew to fix the problem was to replace the rotors, calipers and pads, and that he could not guarantee the problem wouldn't reoccur. he stated i should take it to my pontiac dealer and that they should fix the problem, but he did not know if they would since it is no longer under warranty. if pontiac is aware of this problem, they should fix it.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 5000 | 1 | 05/03/2002 |
| Front brakes have been replace 4 times in 41,000 miles back brakes have less less than normal wear. vehicle brakes poorly on wet and icy roads due to front brakes taking most of the braking. *ak | |||