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
2001 Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems
39 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage9
- Storage: tank assembly8
- Storage: fuel gauge system7
- Storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.
Recall number 07V349000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel tank leakage
Gm is recalling (the federal safety agency recall no. 07v‑349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). In addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v‑349.this investigation is closed.
EA07006
Fuel tank leakage
Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter.
RQ06009
What 2001 Pontiac Aztek owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gm has issued a safety bulletin in regards to a broken fuel tank that could cause explosions, or fire. I have tried to get them to perform the repair but they are refusing. The problem is for all years of the pontiac aztek and buick rendezvous. I have a leak from this location, the fuel inlet, and am nearly afraid to drive the vehicle, but at a cost of over 2000 dollars, gm is also inflating the cost because they know the repair needs to be done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to indicate the amount of fuel that was stored in the fuel tank after it was refueled. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnose that the fuel gauge floater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
As I have seen other owners of this specific car state on your site, my fuel tank has developed a crack, and I was told by gm that I am out of luck because it is "out of recall since 2011," even though I was never notified about a possible problem with my fuel tank! So now I am driving around in, essentially, a molotov cocktail, having to spend $800 to replace a gas tank that was supposed to be replaced by gm in 2007, at no cost, because gm failed to notify me. This is vile. To think that gm doesn't care if owners of their cars are driving around in potential firebombs, that they knew about, is sickening. I purchased this car new, and certainly deserved to be notified about problems that are potentially life-threatening, and offers to replace defective parts, that were supposed to be sent to me, as per the federal safety agency campaign id #07v349000.
I contacted pontiac regarding a recall on my aztec which includes the fuel tank, this is a safety issue since it can catch fire with just a spark from electrical on my car, well they said that I was out of the recall since 2011 I was not even aware there was a recall until I started investigating my problem online, I did not receive any notice regarding this safety issue I am not the original owner I bought it used but I registered it and never received any notice, my children and grandchildren ride in this car, and all they could tell me at pontiac was we are sorry but you are out of the recall time, and we can schedule you an appointment but we will not pay, so they do not care if someone could possibly die in a vehicle that was a factory default , which is their fault not mine. They are refusing to fix this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed. After refueling the vehicle to full capacity, the fuel gauge would show an empty reading abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the sensor in the fuel tank had failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 89,000.
2001 pontiac aztec. Consumer states that he has some electrical safety issues with his vehicle. He has replaced the headlamp switch assembly, instrument control assembly, hva temperature control assembly, fuel pump module assembly and turn signal switch assembly. *kb the lights that illuminated the assemblies burned out and the consumer was unable to see the instrument panel at night. Due to the sending unit malfunctioning, the fuel gauge would not register the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Because the sending unit was a part of the fuel pump assembly, the entire unit required replacement. Also, while driving at night with the headlights on, when the consumer activated the turn signal, the high beam lights would come on. Upon turning the signal off, the high beams would also turn off.
Smelled gas fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. Mechanic determined fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a crack weld...gas gauge malfunction..says tank is empty when full and vise versa..
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.
In early july, 2008, service engine light came on. Dealership replaced gas cap because diagnostic code indicated fuel vapors escaping. Service engine light came on next day. Returned to dealership, explanation was that the codes must have not been reset. Service engine light came on next day. Diagnostic codes indicated that fuel vapors are escaping. Crack @ fuel fill tube is diagnosed. I had received a letter from the manufacturer (gm) about this in january 2008. The letter indicated that repairs would be made if this problem made it necessary, but not to repair unless indicated (there was no recall). The part was ordered mid-august of 2008. I was told there were no parts in inventory, nationwide. After complaining to gm customer service, I was told that the part would ship on september 19th, 2008. As of october 9th, there is still no part, still no repair. The service engine light is still on, fuel vapors are still escaping from the vehicle. Is this safe???
Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek fuel system
Does the 2001 Pontiac Aztek have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V349000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Aztek have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac Aztek model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2001 (39 complaints), 2003 (36 complaints) and 2002 (27 complaints).
Other 2001 Pontiac Aztek problems
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