2003 Pontiac Aztek problems, complaints & recalls

2022-08-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“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…”

2018-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 160,007 mi

“"takata recall"" stalls when i'm driving or when i'm coming to a stop it will completely shut off and when i start it up and throughout the ride is shakes and vibrates sometimes it won't start sometimes it'll start right away i don't replace spark plugs coils oil changed i'm still doing the same thing every place i go saying the same thing your sa…”

2018-09-03 · Unknown Or Other · 113,690 mi

“firewall leaks a lot of water into both driver and passenger side floor areas. the water leaking in causes those interior areas to become soaking wet and dangerous (fuse box located where water is leaking), especially when it rains (even wet due in the morning can cause water to leak into the front cabin area). vehicle stationary and either i…”

2018-04-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 74,573 mi

“i recently borrowed my mother-in-law's vehicle. when i returned to my home i parked in the attached garage. later, when my daughter came home she asked why it smelled like gas. i went to check and upon entering the laundry area (directly attached to the garage via access to the house) i noticed the smell. i inspected the garage and thought, per…”

2018-02-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 153,000 mi

“i have been having issues with my azrek shutting off on me in the middle of driving and now it wint even start. i have replaced the fuel pump and vapor sensor due to it not getting any fuel pressure. i have researched and there are 2 different recalls for my vehicle which have not been done due to my vin not being acnowleged with the recall…”

2017-03-17 · Engine · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owned a 2003 pontiac aztek. after the contact turned the engine off, black smoke and flames appeared under the hood of the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the flames. a fire report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failu…”

2017-01-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 82,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. while attempting to stop at a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop the contact drove onto the grass on the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation pipe caused the brake line to rot. the brake lines …”

2016-09-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. after re-fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes inside the vehicle and near the fuel tank. the fuel and temperature gauges fluctuated up and down. the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic more than once. the contact also notified two different dealers to try to schedule a repair appointm…”

2016-07-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. when there was half a tank of fuel in the vehicle, there was no leak present. however, when the vehicle had a full tank of fuel, there was a progressing leak. the contact noticed a puddle under the vehicle and strong fuel fumes were present inside and outside the vehicle. the dealer and an independent mech…”

2015-12-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 161,564 mi

“the smell of gas, changing the fuel pump more than once. problem reading the level of gas. vehicle was driving when it start shaking and stop(2nd time). the vehicle was park and could not start(1st time).…”