2002 PONTIAC AZTEK Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK
3 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
AT 51,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATING WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ADDED ANTIFREEZE, BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AT SAME TIME AC FAILED. THEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED FAILING. ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THEMSELVES, REAR HATCH OPENING, AND ALL GAUGES LIGHTING UP THEN GOING BLANK FOR 5 - 10 SECONDS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT I HAD A FAILURE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, A LEAKING FUEL FILTER, A SHOT AC SYSTEM, AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO DO THE SAME WORK ON MANY AZTEKS. TOOK TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC FOR VERIFICATION AND REPAIR ($600 LESS THAN DEALER WANTED). PAID $1156 FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD, FUEL FILTER, AND AC CHECK. MECHANIC DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE AC SYSTEM, BUT THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. CAN NOT FIX...
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
BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER.*MR ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE SHOULDER, IT COMPLETELY DIED. AFTER WAITING FOR 30-40 MIN. FOR ASSISTANCE, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FIRESTONE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE COMPUTER FAILING TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER PART. ON THE OTHER HAND, A MECHANIC FROM THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP STATED THE FAILURE COULD HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF LOOSE CABLES. THE CONSUMER DISAGREED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AFTER APPROX. 30 MINUTES. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES PAID TO FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS FOR DIAGNOSES. *PH *JB
Other 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK Problem Areas
Electrical System
15 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
14 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint