2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags problems

27 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 130,000. 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 27
of this car's complaints: 13%
typical mileage: 130,000
crashes: 9
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal
8
Side/window
2
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Aztek airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 7 No deployment 5

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported December 9, 2002 · 272 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
Risk: This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, prompt #3.

Recall number 02V329000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported February 1, 2001 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 some were built without generant.
Risk: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000.

Recall number 01V026000 · Recall details

What 2001 Pontiac Aztek owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Airbags · 153,000 miles · NY

The driver side seat airbag deployed after the driver shut their door, while the car was in park.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. While attempting to close the door, the air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · IN

Was driving the car the passenger airbag deployed . Like to scare me to death.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Airbags · 197,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while loading the vehicle with boxes, the side air bag deployed erroneously, striking a passenger. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was waiting for a corporate engineer to further inspect the damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 197,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 16,000 miles · 00 · crash · 2 injuries

Front crash against a solid corner of a building, aprox speed crash 45 MPH. Gm did not want to repair or replaced, instead faced a trial where they committed a fraud and other felonious, all of them proven, still after nearly 9 years still facing civil and criminal charges. Gm dealer with false statement still now a days keeps the vehicle, same that still can be analyzed now a days because it has not been repaired. Lots of damage caused by gm, dealers, lawyers and expert witnesses. Regret very much such a poor behavior of gm, I ma ready to supply as much information as needed, photos, reports, and courts documents that proves their felonious. A gm expert witness submitted to the court a false report, and also bought the official expert witness of the court, these felonies have already been proved bythe court, that is why now they are facing a civil and criminal charges, for gm if not quality good is the fraud!!!!!

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Airbags, Driver assistance · OH

Fuel leakage: system malfunctioning-inability to make a good seal... Tank-leakage fuel/emissions- detect problem currently passenger air bag may need pin replace: wish to have all checked out! Safety child seat holder may not be functional.

Filed May 10, 2006 · Airbags · PA · 3 injuries

2001 aztek passenger side air bag deployed while parked. *ts ***nar*** the deployment of the air bag, left the consumers fiance and two children with temporary hearing loss.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Airbags · 45,964 miles · NY

Dt: instrument panel air bag light will not go off. Dealer says the air bag on passenger side is defective. Dealer says moisture gets under floor mats and gets into wires of air bags. Manufacturer said they would pay half to get it fixed. Has not had problem fixed yet. Consumer thinks it is a manufacturer defect and has concerns for his passengers safety or safety to others. *nm

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · MI

When shutting the driver's side door the air bag deployed inadvertently. No injuries reported.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · MO

Air bag light stayed illuminated while driving. Vehicle was inspected by the dealer, and dealer informed the consumer that side air bag module needed to be replaced. *ak

Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags

Does the 2001 Pontiac Aztek have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 130,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 02V329000, 01V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.