2004 Pontiac Aztek Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 18%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, 18% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,012 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the brakes were replaced 6 times. The brakes continuously squeal and crunch. The dealership continues to replace items one at a time. They have not stated what the problem was. The manufacturer requested that the consumer return to the dealer. The problem started approximately april 15, 2005. The vehicle was purchased new.”
NHTSA complaint #10128582, filed 2005-07, 11,000 miles“While pulling into a parking area the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result the steering column and brakes locked up. The dealer claimed that a power steering pump was installed on the vehicle. The power steering column is still whining and the brakes are still grinding and the starter is still hesitating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074322, filed 2004-07, 2,200 miles“Abs system lights went on and ABS system exhibits crunching, grinding, noisy and abnormal pulsing operation. June 2012 message indicates rf hub needs replacement. Done. Abs system acts up again in under 30 days same symptoms. Rear brakes/drum replaced 6/2013, ABS problems still present. Front brakes replaced 8/2013, ABS problems still present. 8/2013 taken to GM dealer service for analysis. Speed sensor replaced, ABS problem still present. Dealer advises that lf hub needs replacing and ABS harnesses on both sides. 8/2014 lf hub replaced and error message now reads that rf hub is bad again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619291, filed 2014-08, 129,219 miles“While proceeding down a steep hill in northeren pa the ABS failed and the Pontiac Aztek began to fishtail as though on ice. It had two frontal impacts and the airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10088772, filed 2004-08, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Aztek. While driving 45 MPH, the antilock brake system failed. The rear end of her vehicle fishtailed when she approached a wet surface. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that her ABS had failed the left front hub assembly also had to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 44,304.”
NHTSA complaint #10193845, filed 2007-06, 44,304 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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