Issue ID | 650347 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10207731 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | AZTEK |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 26/10/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. On october 26, 2006, the contact heard a rattling noise and noticed water on the floor of the front passenger side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times for these failures. Soon after her warranty expired, she was informed that a blower motor was needed for the a/c system and she paid for the repair. On january 9, 2007, the vehicle was towed to a mechanic because it would not start. The mechanic stated that she needed a battery. On october 30, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for winterizing and regular service maintenance. A noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle and it was discovered that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The contact paid $3,023 for the repair. The current mileage was 76,143 and failure mileage was 68,180. The dealer stated performed repairs on the rear differential assembly. Updated 11/16/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68180 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANTWERP, NY |
VIN pattern | 3G7DB03E13SXXXXXX |
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 | 18/09/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | TRAPP'S GARAGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 315-287-3628 |
Dealer's city | GOUVERNEUR |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 13642 |