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Pontiac Aztek electrical problems

electrical problem

7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$100.00

Average Mileage:

52,963 miles

Number of complaints:

6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. dealer repaired (2 reports)
  3. disconnect negative cable on battery (1 reports)

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problem #6

2007Aug 09

(reported on)

Aztek GT 3.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,778 miles

My rear lift gate decided to just stop working with no warning. I could not get it to open with the key or with the interior release (Fob is missing) There was nothing, not a click or anything. I live in the rural so dealerships are few and far between, after doing some research I decided to disconnect the negative battery cable and leave the vehicle for a couple of hours. When I reconnected the cable... the release worked. I guess this could be a computer related problem.

Yvonne T.

Coronation, Alberta, Canada

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problem #5

2006May 26

(reported on)

Aztek

  • 67,000 miles

With the failure in the rear hatch, the air cond. blows only
hot air.. I just read about this same problem with another
person on here. Is there a recall available?

trumpetman

Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA

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problem #4

2006Oct 25

(reported on)

Aztek V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles

My trunk also just stopped working, the button to pop the trunk doesn't work and I can't even use the key to open it. I also am losing about two-three minutes a week on my clock. I replaced the fuses and it didn't fix the problem. The dealership wants forty dollars to run a diagnostic and then if it is covered under warranty they want another $100. So now I can't even get into my trunk, unless I reach across the back seat.

Brandi M.

Huntsville, Texas, USA

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problem #3

2007Feb 06

(reported on)

Aztek 3.4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

any suggestions? thank you

Brian M.

Brodnax, VA, USA

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problem #2

2004Apr 28

(reported on)

Aztek

  • 28,000 miles

The rear hatch release not working properly (if at all). There is a MAJOR electrical problem with my car. Every problem I've had somehow seem to relate to the electrical system. Other problems are my CD player shorting out, to my radio losing 2 minutes of time a week, to the power door locks working intermitently, the A/C not blowing cold air, to the "service vehicle now" light being on for the first 3500 miles, and also my lights (AUTO) staying on for hours after I lock my car.

gdkartag2

Toms River, NJ, USA

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problem #1

2004Apr 27

(reported on)

Aztek

  • 14,000 miles

REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN. IT'S ALL ELECTRONIC; EVEN KEY OPERATES ELECTRONIC HATCH RELEASE. GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP.

jmoore

Balch Springs, TX, USA

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