2003 Pontiac Aztek engine problems

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 160,007 miles · CA

"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 says possible misfires cylinder 5 fuel and c2o oxygen simpson and I also replace the fuel filter still no different still writes the same way runs hot like it's not getting no water to the engine

Filed Mar 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · OH · 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 failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 164,000 miles · OH

Engine RPM surges to over 3000 without warning. This often happens when the car is initially placed in drive after starting the engine. The driver may need to suddenly apply the brake if behind a car. The high RPM also acts as an undesired "cruise control" system, though the vehicle is not equipped with "cruise". The driver must also firmly hold the brake pedal down while stopped as the car will lurch forward.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 146,000 miles · GA

My aztek started to sputtering one morning, bringing my car to a stop. The car stalled and I would have to restart. It seemed like I couldn't go over 40 MPH. It's just kept hiccuping. I took it to a mechanic and got a new fuel and air filter. Still having problems, I replaced the idle air control valve. That didn't fix the problem. My car continued to get worse and couldn't even get anywhere. Took it to have the catalytic converter replaced, and it ran ok for about two weeks then it began to do it again. Took it back to the shop, and diagnostics read that it needed a new o2 sensor. So I replaced that and it seems like it has only gotten worse. The shop that replaced the converter and o2 sensor spent 6 hours or labor trying to find the root of the problem and they couldn't figure it out; and refused to replace anything else because they were uncomfortable with charging me more money and the car not getting fixed.this morning (about a little over a month this all started) I tried to make it into town where I could take it to another shop, and my car completely gave up. The key wouldn't even turn over. So that has racked me up a nice towing bill. Over 1000 doll as s in the last month, and my car is completely dead. Seems like my problem is the same as everyone else's on the internet with an aztek.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was unable to restart the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 126,000 miles · NJ

I was driving about 4 mins. I stopped at light and car cut off. Car never cut on after. I just purchased car on june 26 2013. I was told there aren't ant problems with the car and if I have any problems to bring it back I brought it back to find that they didn't value their word. They wouldn't accept car back and exchange for my purchase. Although I am unable to drive car til this day.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Engine · 41,506 miles · MA

It started running on its own and the RPM's went up to 3000 in park gear. I took it back to colonial service department. They looked at it and decided that I needed to have my iac - idle air control motor replaced. The next day 4/28/11, I picked up my car and drove it home. It seemed as though everything was fixed and working fine. Until, I drove my car on 4/30/11. That is when my car's RPM went up to 3500 in park gear. I was able to drive my car from south boston, ma all the way to the car dealership in watertown, ma without stepping on the gas pedal at a speed of 40 MPH. Now the dealership is saying I need to replace the tps - throttle position sensor. I am not sure this is going to fix my problem but I know that I needed to report this to the federal safety agency. Most likely you will be received another email from me shortly. This is something that needs to be address and resolved. I do not want to be in my car and have an accident because of this problem. I don't want it to seem like this problem was never reported to pontiac or the federal safety agency. This can save a lot of peoples lives. Please have someone research this problem and get back to me. Previous email sent to [email protected] on 4/24/11- dear sir or madam, I am presently having a problem with my 2003 pontiac aztek. Within the last four days, while driving my car it started coasting/driving on its own with me not having to press the gas pedal. Like on 4/24/11, I was driving at a speed of 40 MPH on the road. I took my foot off the gas pedal and the car continued to drive by its self at that speed and I was not using the cruise control. Matter of fact I never use the cruise control. When I stopped the car and it in park the RPM needle went between 2000 -3000 rpms. Surge or reving my engine very loud. I believe this is very dangers and would like for you to tell me what needs to be done to fix this problem. I took it to the colonial gmc car dealership in watertown, ma on 4/18/11 and 4/23/11 because this problem is not showing up.

Filed Apr 15, 2009 · Engine · 38,000 miles · OH

2003 pontiac aztek. Took in due to fluid leaking into oil and causing it to look like a "milky" substance. Told that these vehicles are known for this issue and that the problem was with the intake manifold gasket. Had that replaced (over $1,000) - then discovered still a leak - now they are saying it probably needs an engine. The vehicle is not even 10yrs old. I read another description similar to this. How many individuals have to be gouged before something can be done about this. If this is a known problem with these vehicles, seems like something needs to be done to stop the manufacturer from preying on their customers.

Filed Dec 17, 2008 · Engine · 49,177 miles · TX

The engine started to run hot and after investigating the problem at home we discovered that the engine cooling fans were not working. We did not find any leaks or disconnected belts or hoses. We have not had a professional look at it yet but we are very certain that the fans are not coming on.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

Aztek is 5 yrs old 70,000 miles. Have had problems with stalling after the first few months (was bought brand new!) couldn't find any problem! 9/4/08 was driving late from a game and broke down in the middle of the highway. Had diagnostic done - misfire in cylinder 6. Took it to dealer - costing me $4000 to fix! Needs 2 new heads!!!!