I have been smelling gas from my car for years but just never had the money to get it looked at. I even called about recalls concerning the fuel system that I found out about through research in 2015 but was told they had been closed so I would be charged for the repairs even if it was previously covered under recall. I no longer fill my tank with gas because there is a leak. I just got my car back from the dealership, they state that I need a new fuel tank, and fuel lever sensor and sender. Also, have oil leaks in 2 places, they tell me I need upper & lower intake gaskets. As well as valve cover gaskets & oil pump drive o-ring replaced and oil pan gasket replaced. Also, needs water pump and drive belt replaced.I also for the past 3 or so years have to keep a pen or pencil in my car to insert under the steering wheel to release my key .
2004 Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems
16 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,126.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 98,126
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Storage2
- Storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems in other years
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
- Risk
- If these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V454000 · 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
"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.
I was driving down the highway for 45 minutes and when got home notice there was gas coming from my pontiac aztec. Did some research and notice there's a recall. Call buick and they told me my VIN is not cover under the recall. Really?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztek. While refueling the vehicle, the contact was notified that fuel was spilling onto the ground. The contact noticed that the weld of the fuel line was fractured. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v454000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 09/14/15
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztek. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently and the check engine, fuel tank, and fuel pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
Seems like the van has been leaking fuel for sometime now as an odor of gas could be smelled when driving but never realized it until the van was parked on the carport and saw a puddle of fuel on the ground.
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.
My 2004 pontiac aztec rally edition has a leak in the fuel tank. The dealership is telling me that it is not on recall. I see recalls on the system. Need to know why my model has not been recall.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Aztek fuel system
Does the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Pontiac Aztek fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,126 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Aztek fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 07V349000, 03V454000. 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek problems
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