4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,833 miles

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problem #3

Jun 172009

Aztek

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac aztec. While driving approximately 45 mph at night, the headlights failed without warning. The driver experienced extremely limited visibility. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact made several attempts before the headlights illuminated again. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the contact was informed that the body control module failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Aug 032004

Aztek 6-cyl

  • miles
Purchased a 2001 Pontiac Aztek on June 19 2004 from a Chevrolet dealer..on August 3 2004 had a blowout at 65 mph on the front passenger side..the headlamp and fog light had completely came out.had it towed to dealer, ,the service dept. Said it was caused by worn tires...which were Firestone...still awaiting dealer to remedy a situation that should not of occurred after only 45 days of ownership.

- Coweta, OK, USA

problem #1

Aug 012001

Aztek 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
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.

- Piedmont , AL, USA