2001 Pontiac Aztek Engine problems

Purchased the pontiac 2001 aztek from a dealer used. The first week the check engine light came on. Second week the service vehicle light came on and the thermometer gauge was stuck in cold, took the car to checkers autoparts to diagnose. Was a bad thermostat. Another week later the engine started overheating. Stopped checked coolant. Was gone out of the reservoir, which I just had filled at jiffy lube that morning. Stopped by them again, they checked the liquids, found coolant mixed in with the oil. Advised not...

2001 Pontiac aztek truck. Consumer sent documents regarding work done to vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, the window would not go down and the check engine light illuminated *jb

My car started to run hot as soon as the car was drove about a quarter of a mile, but the fluid wasn't hot. My husband replaced the thermostat, hoses, a cooling sensor, and some other things. When none of that worked, we took it to a radiator shop and they told us we need head gaskets. We have a 2001 aztek and when we got the car in 2004, the gaskets blew but it was under warranty. That is an expensive job. Gm needs to recall this vehicle and give us all some reliable cars and trucks! *Tr

2001 Pontiac aztek I have replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets as well as thermostat at quite and expense and now the head gaskets are blown. This seems to be a very common problem with the 3.4 L from gm and it still hasn't been recalled or fixed to the consumers behalf?I have read that it was blamed on the dex-cool coolant that gm used from mid 90'5- present if that's the case why isn't gm held responsible if they know their coolant is the cause of gasket breakdown? *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. While the vehicle was receiving a free oil change, the contact was informed that the intake manifold was leaking antifreeze into the engine. General motors advised him to take his vehicle to a pontiac dealer. The dealer stated that they could not work on the vehicle through the warranty and advised the contact to take his vehicle to another dealer. General motors stated that they would repair the vehicle under warranty, but later changed there mind. The reference number from general motors was 71-616597877. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 89,595 and failure mileage was 89,575.

I was finding antifreeze in my oil. Took to the shop and had to have the intake gasket and the manifold gasket replaced. Also had to have a new thermostat and pvc valve. It cost almost $900.00. This is not the only problems have had to have the front wheel bearings replaced 2 times and brake shoes 2 times. Also had to have the heater fixed. Now the ac does not work. Had to have the window control unit replaced on the driver side. Had to have computer components replaced because the battery went bad with no...

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. She stated that the condenser would not blow cold air when engaged. The dealer stated that there was a hole in the condenser. The condenser has been replaced on four occasions. The manufacturer offered her a voucher for a new vehicle. As of august 7, 2007, the failure has not been rectified. The failure mileage was 13,745 and the current mileage was 92,000. The consumer was told that brackets were punching holes in the condenser. After the last condenser...

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. The contact stated that the air conditioner was not working. The vehicle also began emitting smoke, but the failure was repaired. The dealer diagnosed the cause of failure as electrical. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 72,000. Updated 08/14/07. *Jb

Leak in both upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. Had to have it repaired twice and now vehicle still isn't running correctly.....Cost of $600.00 Plus many headaches.

Last fall , 2006, heater wasn't working. Taking the radiator cap off, found heavy accumulation of gunk inside radiator. Mechanic advised that I have the radiator and cooling system flushed. Had that done;. Was not told at that time what caused this to happen. All seemed okay until about march of 2007, heater stopped working again and check engine light came on. Took it to dealership this time, for oil change and check up. They changed the oil, did some adjustments to computers ,which cost me over $200 , and...

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. The contact stated took the vehicle to the repair shop to be serviced and was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The dex coolant used in her vehicle caused the head gasket to deteriorate. The contact then called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to one of their mechanics.*Ak updated 03/19/07. *Jb

I have a 2001 aztec pontiac. During a routine visit in a car shop, they told me my car has an intake gasket leak and they cannot repair it. They suggested me to see gm in direct and find a deal with them. How can it be possible since my car has only 60,000 miles ?*Jb

Bought 2001 aztec because I had always liked the design. Had car for four months and brakes were squealing. Took back to dealership and was told they needed cleaning. Didn't help. Took back and then they wanted to replace the pads,which they said weren't original gm pads(even though they were inspected before I bought it) and I would have to pay because that wasn't covered by warranty. Took it 2 service center outside of dealership and brake pads were fine just emitted a lot of brake dust they both said. Head...

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. Five months ago the exterior and interior lights malfunctioned while driving. The contact replaced two oxygen sensors; one in may 2005, and one in august 2005. The contact was still experiencing the same problem. The contact went back to auto zone today and their computer showed her that she needed another oxygen sensor. The car was no longer under warranty. The contact has not spoken to the manufacturer. The contact stated she had gone to several mechanics, and they did not know what the problem was. The only thing showing up was a bad oxygen sensor. *Ak

2001 Pontiac montana, 48k miles. Leaks water on the drivers side area, drivers side electric window does not roll up without help, electric door locks do not work on passenger side, overheats, I'm told it was the head gasket or intake gasket which I am also told is very common for these cars around 50k miles.

I took my vehicle to my dealership(buick,pontiac,gmc) in dublin after my engine started overheating. I was told by the mechanic that the intake valve seal is leaking coolant. My query is this a defect by the manufactuer? *Ak

Sudden acceleration occurred several times in the same day. The problem was noticed on my way to work. After putting my vehicle in park, the vehicle was still revving at 2500 rpms. Again, on my way home, I again noticed sudden acceleration. My vehicle would increase in speed on its own after releasing my foot off of the break pedal. I did not need to push the gas pedal at all. I travel an hour to work, and had to ride my brake most of the way home. After reaching my driveway, before turning the ignition off,...

Coolant leak on pontiac 2001 aztek. The lower intake manifold gasket failed. I did not have an accident, but it could have seized the engine with out warning. The low coolant warning never came on even after I was one gallon low. Dealer replaced gasket for cost of $730. Pontiac would not help with pricing. I did a web search and found a tsb on the gasket where gm/pontiac aknowledges the problem. I am also a member of aztekfanclub.Com and other memebers have had the same problem and have had pontiac help cover the cost of the repair.*Ak

After starting the vehicle consumer heard a shattering noise, then the motor blew. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

The consumer took the vehicle in to have it serviced for an oil change. The consumer was informed that the head had separated from the engine. *Jb

Failure of upper and lower intake manifold gaskets on gm manufactured 3.4L v6 engine. Gaskets replaced at expense of owner.*Ak

I lost heat in my 2001 pontiac aztek, brought to repair shop, leaking intake manifold gasket was the cause. They said this is a known problem, gm has new service bulletin on it and new design. Cost to repair 794.00 Car has 43203 miles. Called gm and they will not help, even though they know its a bad gasket design on and affecting about every gm vehicle with the 3.4L v^ engine. I purchased new and expect gm to cover these costs. And am curious why a recall has not been issued?*Jb

I purchased my 2001 pontiac aztek in november of 2003. Since then it was diagnosed with a leaking gasket requiring a repair of $750, which I have since discovered is not an usual problem with this vehicle. I have also noticed some very odd things about this vehicle: 1.When on an incline, once I remove my foot from the brake pedal the vehicle immediately starts to roll back, which risks me striking anything behind me. This requires me to put my left foot on the brake and my right foot on the gas and...

Bought aztek used on 6/2/04 46,000 miles. On 11/12/04 when I got home from work, got out of vehicle and smelled antifreeze. Checked under hood and saw anti- freeze leaking from engine. It was coming from head gasket. *Jb

The consumer stated she saw fluid leaking from under her vehicle in her driveway. She says she took her vehicle to the mechanic, who said it was her radiator. She then took the vehicle to somewhere else to get a second opinion, that mechanic told her that the problem was the radiator, air conditioning, and the engine intake manifold. The vehicle was leaking coolant into the intake manifold. She says her vehicle is not old enough to have this kind of problem. Front brake rotors are rusting and must be replaced. *Jb *sc