On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
2001-2005 · 5 model years
Pontiac Aztek Problems by year
Owners have filed 599 complaints about the Pontiac Aztek across 5 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (227), while 2005 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 599
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 29
- Fires
- 14
- Injuries
- 34
- Deaths
- 0
Aztek complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Aztek problems
Pontiac Aztek recalls 9
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an...
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.
On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage system." The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the...
In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag...
Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The seat latch anchor wire diameter is greater than 6.1 Mm.
Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and...
Latest Aztek complaints
Since we first bought the car in 2005, whenever the fuel tank is filled to 3/4 or higher the car starts to smell of fuel fumes. If it is filled up full to the top, it literally spills fuel onto the ground (about 16oz). I called GM and they told me to bring it to the dealership. The dealership looked at it and determined that it is a bad weld on the fuel tank filler neck and also confirmed that the car is exhibiting the same symptoms as listed in multiple safety recalls regarding this fuel tank. The vin of this...
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vehicle is within the range of safety recall bulletin number 06230, and is exhibiting the exact issues mentioned in that bulletin, but GM is saying that the specific vin is not included and that I need to contact NHTSA to have my vin added before they will fix it. The car only has 130,000 miles on it and this has been an issue for over 17 years. The dealership chat agent also told me to fill the car up to the top before bringing it in even though I told them that it's dangerous and will spill fuel. Now the vehicle is stuck at the dealership because they are saying that it's too dangerous to drive but they can't fix it until this vin is included in the recall by NHTSA. Upon further inspection of carcomplaints.com this appears to effect a lot more of these vehicles than the amount listed in the recall bulletin. I am certain that there are many vehicles driving around like mine that are posing a risk to the public. The car smells like an open gas can and seems like if someone were to smoke a cigarette in front of it that it would explode. This is dangerous. The crack is on top of the tank which is a place I could not have possibly caused the crack, this is 100% a manufacturing issue and my vehicle should have been included in this recall. I need my car back but can't risk my family in it until it is fixed. The dealership inspected it and GM told me to make this report.
I have been smelling gas from my car for years but just never had the money to get it looked at. I even called about recalls concerning the fuel system that I found out about through research in 2015 but was told they had been closed so I would be charged for the repairs even if it was previously covered under recall. I no longer fill my tank with gas because there is a leak. I just got my car back from the dealership, they state that I need a new fuel tank, and fuel lever sensor and sender. Also, have oil leaks in...
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2 places, they tell me I need upper & lower intake gaskets. As well as valve cover gaskets & oil pump drive o-ring replaced and oil pan gasket replaced. Also, needs water pump and drive belt replaced.I also for the past 3 or so years have to keep a pen or pencil in my car to insert under the steering wheel to release my key .
Fuel tank is leaking; there is a history of a recall that has never been repaired on this vehicle. It is a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph crashed into a gmc envoy and flipped over landing on the roof. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed. The seat belt failed to unlock as the contact was cut from the vehicle. The contact struck the steering wheel, was unconscious, and sustained injuries to the eye which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an...
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independent lot. The occupant of the gmc had no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 171,000. *Dt consumer stated she has lost her eye sight due to airbag failure.*Jb*dt*jb
At 147,000 miles the key refused to turn back into the off position. The problem happened without warning.
Bout 3 weeks ago car just keep acting up had it for one year cant read codes on car keep overheating replaced radiator cvl axle brakes oil change transmission fluid car just decided to not pass 50mph be driveable one day driving it went to a stop sign brake car cut off I see check gauges come on service light on cant read codes to find out anything I think the wiring is mess up replaced started as well just to much only had it for a 1and a half
Questions about the Pontiac Aztek
Which Pontiac Aztek years have the most problems?
Which Pontiac Aztek years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Pontiac Aztek problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (129), electrical system (112), engine & cooling (102) most often.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Aztek have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Pontiac Aztek model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data