Pontiac Aztek check engine light comes on

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 10 miles · NC

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MO

Key keeps getting stuck in ignition, steering column gets stuck.fuel tank is leaking and check engine light keeps coming on and staying along with service engine light. Fuel pump keeps going out replaced 3 times.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 158,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · MI

In the middle of turning on a busy road I suddenly lost all power to my car. It seemed as if my car was shut off but the ignition was still in the on position. I almost hit/side swiped 3 different cars. This has been a recurring issue since about feb. 2014. I have gone to different shops and no one can seem to tell me what is wrong. First it was an o2 sensor, then possibly a bad seal on my gas cap, no check engine light comes on. I've gone through fixing everything they say and now everyone seems to be at a loss. I've had this issue both while driving and while slowing down to turn.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Engine · UT

Purchased the pontiac 2001 aztek from a dealer used. The first week the check engine light came on. Second week the service vehicle light came on and the thermometer gauge was stuck in cold, took the car to checkers autoparts to diagnose. Was a bad thermostat. Another week later the engine started overheating. Stopped checked coolant. Was gone out of the reservoir, which I just had filled at jiffy lube that morning. Stopped by them again, they checked the liquids, found coolant mixed in with the oil. Advised not to continue driving the vehicle since it can mess up the engine. Called dealer and had them tow it. They have been working on it for the past 4 days. Stated that it was the intake manifold gasket. Wondering if this vehicle is safe after reading several complaints regarding it. And also if pontiac would fix it.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · OH

2001 pontiac aztek truck. Consumer sent documents regarding work done to vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced, the window would not go down and the check engine light illuminated

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 74,100 miles · FL

Vehicle dash goes crazy service engine light and change oil light will not go off. Many diagnostic tests no popped code nor bad fuses. Now security warning and anti theft turns on my vehicle goes on lock down no AC, windows and doors lock down I can not get out. This has happened two times. Also newest thing is my vehicle shut of in mid drive, good thing I was in my driveway otherwise it could have been very bad accident. This is a on and off thing no warning. Now three time incident, but 1st for vehicle shut off engine.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Engine · 67,000 miles · OH

Drove to work no problems, went to start up to go home 8 hours later and got nothing . Towed home and replace the starter and recharge battery(dead after trying to start it) started with a very loud knock sound from what I think is the top end , took it to dealer where bought it 28 earlier from and they sai dmotor was shot. How can this be with no engine light ever coming on , no over heating .I have been paying a year now on a auto I drove for only 28 days please help ...what is wrong with it or what can I do to get it fixed without costing a bundle (don't have alot cause I have to make payment on my "lemon".

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Fuel system · 945,000 miles · MI

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???

Filed Sep 14, 2008 · Engine · 69,393 miles · MO

Failure of intake manifold gasket as indicated by check engine light and shaking of vehicle when driving. Took to dealer and was determined to need replacement of lower intake manifold gasket. Replacement cost was $1200.