2004 Pontiac Aztek: engine stalls while driving

10 of the 67 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Aztek describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 9,600
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 65 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2005
2
2004
10
2003
7
2002
1
2001
4

What owners say

Filed May 22, 2015 · Fuel system · NC

I have been havibg issues with my call stalling and fuel leakage fpr awhile now and while checking the website for recalls I noticed there were 4 recalls on my car. When called to try and have the recalls fixed, I was told that my cars VIN wasn't on the list for any recalls. But the issues described in the recall is the exact issue I have been experiencing fir the last year or so. Why not let me bring the car in to be checked and if the issue my car is having is the parts on the recall list, just replace them. But no not gm, they refused to even look at the car. So disappointed in gm, especially since I just bought another gm vehicle. Looking in to replacing it now.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Engine · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztek. While driving 15 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Engine · 28,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed the vehicle stalled. The lights on the radio intermittently illuminated prior to the stalling. This happened five times. The vehicle was put in park then restarted and operated properly. The dealership installed a new chip in an effort to remedy the problem, but this has not repaired the problem. The dealership suggested the vehicle be pulled over and towed in, to determine the codes on the computer.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Electrical · 9,600 miles · MI

Dt: 2004 pontiac aztec has a recall for ignition switch. However, this vehicle was not included in that recalled due to VIN. The vehicle stalled as described in the recall, but pontiac will not recognize this vehicle. It happened several times, no repairs as of yet.*ak

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Engine · 10,200 miles · OH

Intermittently the 3.4l engine would stalls while driving at low speed of 10 MPH or less. Vehicle would restart. The vehicle had been to the dealer on one occasion, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Consumer will be taking the vehicle back in for another inspection.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · LA

Crusie control either working sometimes or not at all. Ignition stalling or not starting, smell of gas or burnt in fumes vehicle. Paint chipping and molding comming aloose in some areas.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Engine · IA

While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Engine · 5,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stalled while driving. Dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator, but the failure recurred.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 2,200 miles · TX

While pulling into a parking area the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result the steering column and brakes locked up. The dealer claimed that a power steering pump was installed on the vehicle. The power steering column is still whining and the brakes are still grinding and the starter is still hesitating. *nm the front and back bumpers separated from the vehicle, the steering wheel had a lot of play, the windshield contained numerous chips, the windows squealed when opening and closing, there was a constant whining sound coming from the steering wheel, the steering wheel and the brakes would lock up when in motion, and the vehicle was never properly aligned. When the vehicle was taken in for the whining, brakes and the starter, the consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was later told that the power steering pump had an air bubble. The engine was also slow to start and would click at times. *sc

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · TX

While making a left turn, a winding noise was heard coming from the steering column. The vehicle then stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor and a loud grinding noise was heard from the front. The transmission locked up. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder. The driver turned off the vehicle and then restarted it. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that a steering pump was needed, but the brakes and transmission problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once. The dealer and the mechanic were aware of the problem.