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My 2001 Aztek FWD has had problems since purchase with the wheel sensors. The original problem (occaisional brake vibrations) was never resolved under warranty because the dealer kept insiting they couldn't feel it. It finally became so bad another dealer checked the computer for errors and found a bad wheel sensor. Sensor changed, orginal problem gone after 4 years!! Unfortunately, the story continues. I have had to replace the weheel sensors in the front (and the bearing asselmbly as they are one unit costing about $300) three more times since. The situation lately is a complete failure of the antilocks and traction system (all warning lights on and ABS applied at every stop!). Is anyone else experiencing wheel sensor problems like this? Are the parts just crap from GM? Or could there be some other problem in my car that is causing them to fail so continually. The last one on the left wheel lasted 3 weeks before it had to be replaced (fortunately, under warranty). Thanks. -Gary.
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Gary, I have the same problem; brake vibration and warning lights on ABS and traction control applied at every stop, do you have the problem fixed? what did you replece to fixed?
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Replying to: speed_racer5 (May 17, 2007 8:53 pm) However, the wheel sensors are not cheap as they are built into the wheel hub and you have to have that whole assembly replaced for several hundered dollars. My problem seems to be the sensors keep going bad. I don't know whether it is a quality control problem of the replacement parts or some other malfunction in the system. Good luck with yours. Gary.
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Replying to: greighn (May 18, 2007 3:46 am) |
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Replying to: ray80 (May 18, 2007 4:01 am) Gary. |
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Replying to: greighn (Apr 29, 2007 4:48 am) Started with noise and felt like vehicle wasn't going to stop...kind of like the brakes were pulsating. Then ABS light came on. Replaced the LR hub since computer stated it was the LR speed sensor. Worked for about 2 hours and problem is back...no light yet though. Taking back to shop so they can search for a wiring problem, or maybe a bad part...but have already spent $375.00 on the hub replacement. And just fixed coolant leak 2 days prior was another $605.00...we have spent thousands on repairing this car over the time we have had it. We have had so many problems (I posted all of them on a another post) but we have already replaced both the front hubs/bearings twice also! So, not sure what we will do or if we will be able to fix this problem...but if you find out anything different please post it...
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Replying to: littlemsrodeo (May 25, 2007 7:23 pm) We had the part replaced twice and it just started up again the other day. I can't believe the parts are that bad! (then again it is a GM!) I suspect there must be another problem. I plan to take it back in a another week or two when the system fails totally and have them do more diagnostics. Do you know if it is possible to just disable the ABS system and convert the car to normal braking? What would happen if you took the ABS fuse out? I'm seriously considering that if they can't find and fix this problem. I really don't want to sink any more money into this vehicle. -Gary.
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Replying to: greighn (May 26, 2007 5:18 am) |
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Replying to: speed_racer5 (Jun 01, 2007 8:41 pm)
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Replying to: littlemsrodeo (Jun 02, 2007 4:31 am)
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