Issue ID | 496130 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10086245 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | AZTEK |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 05/05/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Aztek has stalled out without warning while driving. Stalls have taken place during low speeds (usually 10-15 mph) and always while turning. Has resulted in stalling in the middle of a busy intersection as well as other unsafe situations. When stalls the battery light comes on and steering freezes and must restart car. Starts back up with no problem and no problem lights indicated on dashboard. Service department unable to replicate problem and find no codes set for incidents in vehicles computer. Stalling has now occurred four times, always unpredictably and inconsistently but always on full tank of gas. Vehicle has 30, 000 miles and is in very good condition otherwise. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26145 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANN ARBOR, MI |
VIN pattern | 3G7DA03E83SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | VICTORY AUTOMOTIVE (FORMERLY PHILLIPS) |
Dealer's telephone number | 734-439-3500 |
Dealer's city | MILAN |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 48160 |