Recalls ·2004 Pontiac Aztek FWD

2004 Pontiac Aztek FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek FWD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — storage. Owners filed 67 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls4
Complaints67
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (4)

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.

Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 05V157000 · 20 Apr 2005

Problem: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline — StorageCampaign 03V454000 · 10 Nov 2003

Problem: 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.

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 system10 · 25%
Fuel/propulsion system8 · 20%
Fuel system6 · 15%
Engine5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Air bags4 · 10%
Suspension4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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?

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The air bags deployed burning drivers clothes on the left wrist. The drivers right kneecap was fractured by hitting the dash when the vehicle struck a power pole. *tr

Air bags · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

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. *tr

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

I have not driven my vehicle for 2 months because my mechanic told me my valve cover gaskets were leaking on to my exhaust manifold and that it why it was smoking when we stopped. I talked to my local gm dealer and they said it is not part of the recall so they could not help, so i have three choices let it sit in my…

Engine · Apr 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

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.