My car turn off on my children and I on the highway thank god we was able to coast on the side of the road. My mechanic said that my ignition control module went out outta no where not only that crankshaft sensor and fuel line exhausted system something wrong engine light still on. With that being said I'm great my children was not hurt doing this ordeal. I learned that these cars have few complaints. But do have some issues with electrical system and vacuum how's exhausted. Just got the car I march and found out bout this recall I'm so disappointed scared to drive this car right now.
2004 Pontiac Aztek electrical problems
15 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,901.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 42,901
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition4
- Starter assembly1
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Pontiac Aztek electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.
- Risk
- The vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 and buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080.
Recall number 05V157000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Ignition relay failure
On november 10, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate the failure, malfunction, or other unsatisfactory performance of the engine control system which may result in engine stalling in certain model year (my) 2004 buick rendezvous (gmt250) and pontiac aztek (gmt250) vehicles allegedly caused by ignition relay failure.odi is aware of 68 non-duplicative complaints and 1092 warranty claims related to the subject issue.there are no known crashes related to ignition relay failure on the subject vehicles.by letter dated april 19, 2005, general motors corp. (gm) has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (nthsa recall no. 05v‑157) to replace defective ignition relay modules in approximately 34,996 subject vehicles built between october 13, 2003 and march 8, 2004.this period of vehicle production is associated with escalated warranty claims rates and complaints that allege engine stall due to ignition relay failure.gm has identified parts suppliers who used materials containing silicone in the manufacture of specific components for the ignition relay module.silicone contamination can result in silica deposits forming on the contacts as the relay switches and the heat generated by the resultant arc converts the silicone to silica.silica build-up on the contacts is progressive and may produce a voltage drop across the relay sufficient to cause an intermittent no-start or engine stall condition.warranty analysis indicates the incidence of no/hard start versus engine stall to be equal.analysis of towing claims and detailed service records indicates that vehicles may experience restart difficulties after a stalling incident approximately 20-30 percent of the time.the use of silicone materials in the manufacture of the subject ignition relay has been discontinued.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
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What 2004 Pontiac Aztek owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
"takata recall" on my car the electronic is not working and hasn't been for a long time, the lights keep coming on and won't go back off. And the gas tank is not working right, I can't get gas into my tank , it does go in but I have to keep trying because it pops out and don't let me put gas in it.
Key stuck in ignition once car turned off. This has happened intermittently since first occurred in 2010. The only way to remove key is to override park shift indicator, which would allow key to be removed while vehicle in motion, thereby disabling power steering and braking. There is no fix that does not involve overriding park shift indicator per dealer.
Key stuck in ignition once car turned off. This has happened intermittently since first occurred in 2010. The only way to remove key is to override park shift indicator, which would allow key to be removed while vehicle in motion, thereby disabling power steering and braking. There is no fix that does not involve overriding park shift indicator per dealer.
Driving car on road and car quit running, electrical started flashing. Pulled over and ignition switch would only go to acc. Mode, it would not turn to off position. I had car towed to my house. The ignition will only go to acc. Mode will not turn to off position where key can be removed..unhooked battery terminal and car is still parked.
The gauges messed up first none of the gauges work sometimes the speed odometer will move but does not work . The car also when accelrating the gas it wont go the way it should it takes along time to build up speed. I have spent a lot of money on this car trying to get it to run proper I have replaced the transmission and I have had it in the shop at g.m.c to have the issue with the fuel system issue they replaced a part but it did not resolve the problem they had no idea what the problem was and this was teague chevrolet-buick inc mabank, tx, 75147. As of may 2, 2014 the car want stay running this has something to do with the fuel system I just found out about the recall I was never notified about this I only found out cause I was serching on what could be wrong with my aztek and I found the recall this axtek is a real lemon.
I was pulling out of a gas station into traffic,as I entered traffic all power shut down forcing me to coast to the shoulder of the highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that the vehicle would provide inaccurate readings for various components on the instrument panel. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,070 and the current mileage was 121,000.
2004 pontiac aztek rally - this problem started in april 2010 - you get into the car, turn it on and start driving down the road. The speed of the car increases slowly until you have to put on the brake to stay within the posted speed limits. This happens almost daily now. A chevrolet dealer, first tried a new battery & gave it back to us. Within 2 miles of the dealership it started again. We took it back - they hooked it up to a computer - found nothing - so then they replaced the car's computer system - we left the dealership and it started again - we took it back and they said they would have to contact gmac and make some inquiries. No one know what is wrong with it but it is not safe to drive the way it is.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztek. While driving 45 MPH, the contact smelled gas. He pulled the vehicle over and discovered a fuel valve leak. The dealer would not perform the repair under recall number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The cost for the repair was $804. The contact also stated that the ignition was malfunctioning and the vehicle would start after the third attempt. The dealer also refused to replace the part under recall number 05v157000 (electrical system:ignition). The current and failure mileages were 42,901.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Aztek electrical
Does the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Pontiac Aztek electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,901 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Aztek electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V157000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Aztek have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Aztek model years with the most electrical complaints are 2001 (40 complaints), 2003 (25 complaints) and 2002 (18 complaints).
Other 2004 Pontiac Aztek problems
Fuel system 16Engine 13Brakes 12Suspension 8Airbags 5Transmission 4Acceleration 3Steering 3Visibility 3Body 2Lights 2Wheels 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Tires 1
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