NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek AWD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — storage. Owners filed 141 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Fuel system, gasoline — StorageCampaign 07V349000 · 08 Aug 2007
Problem: 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.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Problem: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
SteeringCampaign 03V052000 · 20 Feb 2003
Problem: In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
Risk: This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system13 · 32%
Fuel/propulsion system12 · 30%
Service brakes7 · 18%
Engine6 · 15%
Fuel system5 · 12%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Electronic stability control (esc)4 · 10%
Steering3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Not exactly sure of the date of these incidents, but i can smell fumes coming through the vents when i am driving, had to get this checked a few weeks ago. The mechanic said the gas was leaking replaced this part. I am still smelling something in the engine area. I am not sure what and why. The vehicle also feels like…
Dash losing different component operation. Started with fuel gauge and temperature gauge then affected radio lights and lcd display. Now vehicle speedometer has become erratic and untrustworthy. Radio lights and display an inconvenience but the combination of fuel and now the speedometer not reading properly is…
The smell of gas, changing the fuel pump more than once. Problem reading the level of gas. Vehicle was driving when it start shaking and stop(2nd time). The vehicle was park and could not start(1st time).
I just bought a used 2003 pontiac aztek yesterday from a used car dealer, and today the fuel system is leaking gas. The dealer said that the car had not been wrecked. I have not ordered a carfax to verify him. There are a couple of recalls for this problem already but a pontiac mechanic said over the phone that my…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.