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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1)when i removed gas cap to fill tank with gas, i heard a hissing sound coming out of the gas tank. when trying to fill tank with gas, hose kept clicking off and would not allow me to put gas in the tank. i went to a different gas station and the same thing happened. i have since been unable to use the car as i can not fill the tank. 2)this second problem has been ongoing since i purchased this car. the service engine soon light keeps coming on a regular basis. i have had this checked out each time and the mechanics always have a hard time identifying the problem. this has been extremely costly. further more, the vehicle can't pass inspection with that light on. 3) this third problem has also been ongoing. i have to replace my brakes at least twice a year. they wear down quickly and make an awful grinding noise. the mechanics cannot understand the reason for this either. except to tell me this car is defective. 4)in the last year or so, when i make a turn in either direction, there is a grinding noise. my transmission fluid levels are always good when this happens. 5) the hatch does not open when the automatic opening button is used, must always have someone in the back to open it as i simultaneously push the button. 6)when i press the brakes to stop, it feels like the brakes disengage or the anti-lock brakes kick in and this happens when road is dry this car has been a piece of junk since the day i bought it and has caused multiple financial and emotional problems with all it's defects. i will never buy a pontiac or gm car again!!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 33500 | 100 | 06/02/2006 |
| We purchased this vehicle as a gm certified vehicle but found out later that it was not properly inspected as the brakes were bad all of the way around. the dealer took care of it, but 3 days later a loud humming started to occur when we turned the vehicle left. upon reporting it to the dealership, they told me they could fix it for $600+. this problem has since gotten worse to the point where the humming almost drowns out your voice when you drive down the road. and if you turn left, it is so loud that it hurts your ears. even when we turn at a slow rate of speed, say in a parking lot, it sounds like a deep hum and crunching sound on the left front and rear. the dealership says it's clutch pads, and that they are not responsible for the repairs as we reported it 3 days after we bought the aztek. even pontiac blew us off, and offered a years worth of oil changes and lubes for our trouble.....after 5 months, we still have yet to get that certificate. i will be sure to never look at another gm certified vehicle again after the way we were treated. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed consumer applied the brakes and there was a delay before the vehicle stopped. *ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 13000 | 2 | 07/15/2002 |
| On nov. 25 & 26, while pulling up to a red light (2 times) and only traveling approximately 3 to 5 mph my pontiac aztek (2003) has felt like the brakes have released (disengaged while my foot was still on the brake pedal) and has caused me to stop 5 to 10 feet beyond the point where i intended to stop. the feeling was that of applying your brakes on a wet road and your abs system kicks in. however, in this case, instead of a repeated apply, release, apply braking feeling, it felt as if the brakes released on the one time and then fully applied as it should have done. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 1 | 10/17/2002 | |
| Replaced abs control unit module due to an internal short. also, replaced front and rear brake rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 1 | 10/17/2002 | |
| Replaced abs control unit module due to an internal short. also, replaced front and rear brake rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 90000 | 10 | 12/06/2003 |
| The brakes want stop on time and the car is making all kind of loud noises like something is loose in the front went i turn right. the heater want work on high. i had the front drivers side wheel barrel replaced because it went out now this. after 20 years i finally brought a brand new car and it seams to have more major problems then a use one . i am very disappointed i have just started riding the bus because i can't afford to get this fixed and i am afraid i will crash. they should do a recall on the 2003 aztek for the brakes before someone is injured. i have seen at least 6 complaint on the brakes. i think this starts to happens after 80000 or 90,000 miles. *tr | |||