Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. While driving 25 MPH or greater, the vehicle would accelerate approximately 10-15 MPH. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated before acceleration. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a map sensor. The map sensor was replaced and the air vents were disconnected, however, the failure continued to occur. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.
2001 Pontiac Aztek: airbag warning light
7 of the 216 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20051
- 20017
What owners say
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
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
8081 miles: SRS light on intermittently. (reflash PCM and bcm) battery goes dead intermittently. (replaced battery and cleaned terminals) the brakes squeal and erratic fuel gauge. (no problem found at that time). *ak 8125 miles: ses light on again. (cleaned corroded connectors for ABS and fuel pump) 8155 miles: ses on again. (replaced all femaile terminals and cleared codes. Dropped fuel tank to replace fuel modules, replaced all terminals at module. 11541 miles: air bag light on intermittently (could not reproduce) turn signal fuse blowing regularly (replaced neutral wiring safety switch, adj for reverse lights) 12018: turn signals blowing still. (replaced flasher unit) 23968 miles: right fromt wheel metal on metal clicking noise at all speeds (no problem found) check left front master window control switch fallen into door (replaced switch bezel in driverside) 30233 miles: metal on metal clicking noise again (turned and rotated rotars) drivers side window sticks and stops going up or down. (nothing done) 33442 miles: windows stick in up or down position after drivers sided fails to function. (unable to reproduce) 35875 miles: power windows not functioning properly, stickin up or down position (unable to reproduce problem) rear lift gate not fully releasing (adjusted hatch bumpers and lubed latches.
Air bag light indicator flashed then it stayed illuminated. On february 2002 vehicle was taken to dealer, and they replaced the air bag inflator module. Eighteen months later problem was still occurring. Dealer informed consumer air bag inflator module needed to be replaced again.
Airbag light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced airbag module on driver's side. Month later, after vehicle was sitting with engine turned off driver's side airbag suddenly deployed, injuring the driver.
After starting vehicle air bag light would remain on. Electrical system would also fail. Vehicle would act erratically. Had vehicle test driven twice by mechanic before problem was noticed. Mechanic disabled air bag, but could not locate cause of electrical system failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- 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: frontal
- 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
Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
7 of 216 owner complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
Fuel gauge 16Fuel leak 15ABS 11Check engine light 9Brake failure 7Headlights 7Grinding brakes 6Transmission failure 6No deployment 5Overheating 5Wipers 5
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