| Electrical System | 2712.5%ODI 10015358THE HEAD LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM Look up ODI 10015358 at NHTSA ↗ | 1512.4%ODI 10024032VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6/10/2003. REPAIRS WERE DONE TO THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. ON 6/11/2003 VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *AK Look up ODI 10024032 at NHTSA ↗ | 1914.8%ODI 10086245 · 26,145 miAZTEK 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, ALW… Look up ODI 10086245 at NHTSA ↗ | 1014.9%ODI 10100750 · 27,000 miDRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH ENGINE SHUT DOWN. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK Look up ODI 10100750 at NHTSA ↗ | 720.6%ODI 10128685 · 611 miI PURCHASED A NEW 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JULY 1, 2005. SEVEN DAYS LATER, WITH 611 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS, OR EVEN REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER JIGGLED THE WIRES LEADING TO THE BATTERY. ALTHOUGH HE SAID THEY DIDN'T FEEL LOOSE, THE VEHICLE DID START AFTER THAT. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM, THEY TESTED IT, AND TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS NOR DUPLICATE THE PR… Look up ODI 10128685 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Fuel System, Gasoline | 115.1%ODI 10140156 · 50,000 miI BOUGHT A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK IN NOVEMBER OF 2001. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. THE GAUGE SAYS THE TANK IS FULL WHEN IT'S EMPTY AND VISE VERSA. IT GOES UP AND DOWN CONTINUALLY. MY DAD HAS A 2001 GM VEHICLE ALSO AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM Look up ODI 10140156 at NHTSA ↗ | 54.1%ODI 10205438 · 80,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK NEAR THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE PONTIAC DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 07V-349. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000. Look up ODI 10205438 at NHTSA ↗ | 107.8%ODI 10137122 · 41,440 mi(1) 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK, 41500 MILES IN SERVICE 2 YEARS 3 MONTHS, WITH NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE STARTED TO LEAK GAS AT THE FILLER NECK. (2) GAS LEAKED VERY QUICKLY WHEN TANK WAS FILLED. (3) DUE TO WARRANTY BEING ONLY 36000 MI DEALER EXAMINED LEAK FOR $100 DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE, BUT NOT PART OF TSB AND NORMAL BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY EXPIRED DUE TO MILEAGE, DEALER WANTED $900 TO FIX IT. AFTER APPEALING TO PONTIAC CORPORATE, GOODWILL EXTENSION OF WARRANTY GOT TANK REPLACED. DEALER KEPT PART. I PERSONALLY THINK IF NO CAUSE OF LEAK IS FOUND (AS IN… Look up ODI 10137122 at NHTSA ↗ | 57.5%ODI 10201785 · 42,901 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED A FUEL VALVE LEAK. THE DEALER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR UNDER RECALL NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). THE COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $804. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE DEALER ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05V157000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE … Look up ODI 10201785 at NHTSA ↗ | 38.8%ODI 10256834 · 54,000 miMY 2005 PONTIAC AZTEC FUEL GAUGE HAS QUIT WORKING PROPERLY. I NEVER KNOW WHEN I START THE VEHICLE IF IT WILL WORK OR NOT. IT MAY SHOW EMPTY IT MAY GO PAST EMPTY AND SOMETIMES IT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL AZTECS. *TR Look up ODI 10256834 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling | 136.0%ODI 10068156AS OF YET DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BUT I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK MADE BY GM I WAS INFORMED OF THE LEAKY GASKET WHEN I WENT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. THEY QUOTED ME $755.00 TO FIX IT. WE DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY AND EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SERVERAL OTHER CASES IN THE AREA GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEM ONLINE I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBLITY OF IT STALLING OUT IN SOME RANDOM PLACE. I HAVE A 7 MONTH OLD BABY THAT I WANT TO TRY AND PROTECT. PLEASE MAKE GM RESPONSIBLE FOR THERE MISTAKE IN… Look up ODI 10068156 at NHTSA ↗ | 75.8%ODI 10098380 · 47,000 miTHE FAILURE WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM. KEEP IN MIND I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT GOT HOT WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. AFTER ONLY 47000 MILES, MY PONTIAC STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT FROM EVERYWHERE. SO I TOOK IT TO A PONTIAC DEALER WERE THEY SEEN I NEEDED A NEW THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP,AND UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS AND SEALS. AFTER IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE. I HAD TO PAY 1,200 DOLLARS ! *JB Look up ODI 10098380 at NHTSA ↗ | 97.0%ODI 10068540WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO ROLLED FORWARD WHILE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. THE IGNITION SWITCH ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH IT WAS ALREADY STARTED. THE REAR HATCH COULD NOT BE OPENED BY THE BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN PARK THE GEAR SELECTOR COULD NOT BE MOVED I… Look up ODI 10068540 at NHTSA ↗ | 34.5%ODI 10083230 · 5,000 miVEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK Look up ODI 10083230 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2210.2%ODI 10019219 · 12,353 miTWICE WITHIN 52000 THE A/C CONDENSER HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER LETTING OUT THE FREON. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART BY THE MANUFACTURER. JULY 1 2001 AND THEN MAY 15, 2003. *NLM Look up ODI 10019219 at NHTSA ↗ | 86.6%ODI 10067578 · 81,500 miAIR CONDITIONING CONDENSOR LEAKING, ON OUR 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK, HEARD FROM REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS THE 4TH ONE SO FAR THIS WEEK WONDERED IF WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *AK Look up ODI 10067578 at NHTSA ↗ | 21.6%ODI 10207731 · 68,180 miTL*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 T… Look up ODI 10207731 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 20.9%ODI 10000812 · 56,000 mi2001 PONTIAC AZTEK HAS WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. GM SAYS THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE ARE OVER 2000 OF THESE PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CAN CAN'T BE DRIVEN, NOR CAN IT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT THE PART. GM SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *JB Look up ODI 10000812 at NHTSA ↗ | 1411.6%ODI 10000308 · 8,700 miTHE WHEEL BEARING, ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, WENT BAD IN MY 2002 PONTIAC AZTEC, 8700 MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THIS PRODUCT BUT HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALLS ON IT. TS Look up ODI 10000308 at NHTSA ↗ | 64.7%ODI 10057742 · 20,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER,AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK Look up ODI 10057742 at NHTSA ↗ | 811.9%ODI 10168716ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE DONE. WHILE I WAS THERE, THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT MY RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY WAS GOING TO NEED REPLACED VERY SOON. I WAS SHOCKED! LAST YEAR THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACED. I WAS VERY UPSET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT WITHIN 2 YEARS BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS ASSEMBLIES NEED REPLACED. I BEGAN TO LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THERE WERE SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAD SIMILIAR PROBLEMS WITH THE PONTIAC A… Look up ODI 10168716 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.9%ODI 10224974 · 63,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK. WHILE DRIVING 1-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AS OF APRIL 18, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE THE LUG NUTS WERE DISCOLORED AND THE WHEELS WERE HOT. HE REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THERE WERE NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 63,000. UPDATED 05/21/08 *BF UPDATED 05/20/08 Look up ODI 10224974 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31.4%ODI 10503908I CONTACTED PONTIAC REGARDING A RECALL ON MY AZTEC WHICH INCLUDES THE FUEL TANK, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT CAN CATCH FIRE WITH JUST A SPARK FROM ELECTRICAL ON MY CAR, WELL THEY SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF THE RECALL SINCE 2011 I WAS NOT EVEN AWARE THERE WAS A RECALL UNTIL I STARTED INVESTIGATING MY PROBLEM ONLINE, I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE REGARDING THIS SAFETY ISSUE I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER I BOUGHT IT USED BUT I REGISTERED IT AND NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE, MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN THIS CAR, AND ALL THEY COULD TELL ME AT PO… Look up ODI 10503908 at NHTSA ↗ | 43.3%ODI 10492857 · 172,000 miTL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN 2008. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER SMELLING THE VAPORS OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING MORE MILEAGE THAN WHAT WAS STIPULATED IN THE LETTER. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BASE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 172,00… Look up ODI 10492857 at NHTSA ↗ | 129.4%ODI 10463281 · 150,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT ALWAYS RESPOND AND NEEDED TO BE APPLIED REPEATEDLY IN ORDER TO FUNCTION AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE FAULTY SENSORS WHERE REPLACED; HOWEVER THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND A LEAK ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE THEN EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY DRIVI… Look up ODI 10463281 at NHTSA ↗ | 811.9%ODI 10462530 · 160,000 miMY 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC RALLY EDITION HAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT IT IS NOT ON RECALL. I SEE RECALLS ON THE SYSTEM. NEED TO KNOW WHY MY MODEL HAS NOT BEEN RECALL. *TT Look up ODI 10462530 at NHTSA ↗ | 38.8%ODI 10482386 · 153,355 miI PURCHASED THIS CAR USED. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED IT, I SMELLED AN STRONG ODOR OF GAS/FUEL. WHEN I RESEARCHED THE CAR ON THE INTERNET, THE SEARCH REVEALED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THE 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK. AFTER READING MORE IN DETAIL ABOUT THE RECALL, THE SEARCH FOUND THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. THEY FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS… Look up ODI 10482386 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 156.9%ODI 10021473 · 20,000 miTHE CAR ROLLS WHEN IN GEAR. FRONT OR BACK, DEPENDING ON THE PITCH OF THE ROAD. AT A STOP LIGHT, IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF MY BRAKE, IT ROLES BACK. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I STOPPED HALF WAY IN THE CAR ROLL OUT INTO THE ALLY. THE OTHER 35 COMPLAINTS DIDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM, SO MAYBE ITS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE IS ONLY 20,000 MILES ON IT. *JB Look up ODI 10021473 at NHTSA ↗ | 21.7%ODI 10111867 · 20,000 miHAD TO REPLACE 5 WHEEL BEARINGS AC CONDENSERS REAR LATCH DOES NOT UNLATCH AT TIMES DEALER SAID THEY PUT ON A STRONGER SPRING STILL ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 DRIVER DOOR GETS OUT OF LINE BECAUSE OF HINGE BENDING. *JB Look up ODI 10111867 at NHTSA ↗ | 86.3%ODI 10060888 · 8,900 mi2003 PONTIAC AZTEC FREELY ROLLS FORWARD(AS IF IN NEUTRAL) WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE, WHILE ON A GRADE, AND ALSO FREELY ROLLS BACKWARD(AS IF IN NEUTRAL) WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE, WHILE ON A GRADE. DEALERSHIP AND GM CONSIDER THIS NORMAL OPERATION. MY HUSBAND AND I DO NOT WE CONSIDER THIS TO BE EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR ANYONE WALKING OR DRIVING IN FRONT OR BEHIND US ON A GRADE WHERE YOU MAY HAVE TO STOP AND GO.*AK Look up ODI 10060888 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Air Bags | 167.4%ODI 10004726CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS. ALSO STATED THAT HER SIZE WILL ACTUALLY NOT ALLOW HER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS AN AIR BAG. *AK Look up ODI 10004726 at NHTSA ↗ | 10.8%ODI 10592684 · 192,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,129. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN Look up ODI 10592684 at NHTSA ↗ | 21.6%ODI 10038222WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISON AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK Look up ODI 10038222 at NHTSA ↗ | 46.0%ODI 10425038 · 104,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND WAS LATER TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 104,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10425038 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.9%ODI 10660539 · 108,040 miWHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON AN EXTREMELY LOUD SCREECHING SOUND IS HEARD. THE NOISE CONTINUES EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL CRACKLING SOUND IN THE DASH AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED THERE IS A LOUD CRACKLING SOUND. NO GAUGES WORK CORRECTLY. THEY EITHER PEG OUT OR OPERATE OUT OF THE EXPECTED RANGE OF OPERATION. THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON. THE AWD LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. THE GAS GAUGE ALWAYS BELOW "E". *TR Look up ODI 10660539 at NHTSA ↗ |
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