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.
2001 Pontiac Aztek airbags complaints
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While pulling into driveway accelerater pedal became stuck in full throttle, causing driver to hit a wall. Upon impact, air bags didn't deploy.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with air bags. Also stated that her size will actually not allow her to drive the vehicle because it has an air bag.
Consumer states vehicle was involved in arollover collision at highway speed. Upon impact neither air bag deployed. Driver sustained major injuies. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlmneither front nor side air bags deployed. Vehicle suddenly swerved off road and rolled. Mr
Vehicle was involved in a roll over accident highway speeds. Upon impact air bags did not deploy, causing injury to the driver. *ak consumer stated the side airbags failed and the seatbelt did not restrain him.
The driver was ejected from vehicle, in a rollover. The driver was properly restrained, and sustained injury. *ak the consumer stated the transaxle failed. *jb the vehicle suddenly swerved off of the road and rolled. The seat belt locking device did not lock, and the front-side air bags did not deploy.
While driving at highway speeds, the steering had become inoperative, causing loss of vehicle control. (vehicle rolllover) driver sustained and injury. *ak *jb the driver/passenger seat belts were inoperative and the air bags did not deploy.
Abs was not fixed properly, rear ended another vehicle at btwn 40-45 MPH, none of the vehicles air bags deployed. Pictures available upon request.
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.
Consumer states the ABS system failed three times. Also the ABS light came on four times. The dealer replaced speed sensor assembly. Vehicle continues to have problems. Consumer wants a total refund for the vehicle.
Horn stopped working, dealer replaced airbag module 3 times in a 2 month period. Problem kept reoccurring.
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while driving 40 MPH, resulting in air bags not deploying, and causing minor body injuries.
Consumer states on going problem with air bag senor light keep coming on and staying on while driving, vehicle been to the dealer on four occasion and the problem still reoccurring. Nlm
On 01/05/2002 I rear-ended a 1999 cadillac deville going approximately 40mph. Upon impact, my airbags did "not" deploy and my seatbelt did not hold me from hittig the steering wheel with my chest. I had reported to the dealer that I didn't think the seatbelts in the front were working correctly not more than two weeks after purchase. He convinced me that these were newer seatbelts that do not react as sensitive as the older model vehicles. I ended up being transported to the hospital with chest contusions, leg contustions and cervical strain. I have searched your sight and found that the 2001 pontiac aztek has reported problems with passenger airbags not deploying due to no excelerant or deploying too hard due to exessive excelerant. I feel that I am lucky to be alive right now and feel that the threat to other owners of these vehicles is very real and very dangerous. *ak,
Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a ticking noise coming from underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership. Dealership mechanic told consumer that brakes were warped. *ak consumer stated that the brake drum was warped and rust chips were falling off outside of the drums. Consumer states that there was a recall regarding the airbag and she was never informed, consumer had been involved in an accident on 05-oct-2001 from the rear in which the air bags did not deploy.
I am very disturbed by this vehicle. This is the 2nd "new" car I have bought from tom pedens and it is also the 2nd "lemon" I traded in a 2000 grand prix because of all of the trouble I was having plus I lost $2,000 on the trade-in, but I needed a dependable car, and I chose the "aztec" and received another lemon. Now what do I do? The mechanics say that they can't do anything for the rattles, remote, or the latch, so did I spend $22,000 for another car? I work hard for my money and look out for the safety of my children. Really how safe are they, when they get in a brand new car that is falling apart? Please help me!!!!
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.
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