Model year record

2002 Pontiac Aztek

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 173 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V349000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,594
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-08
Owners notified
2007-12-04

Defect description

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).

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 03V250000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,707,825
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-15
Owners notified
2003-08-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1578,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1438,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner881,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly831,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling767,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system751,008 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic744,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline580,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4139,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock410,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs439,450 mi
Engine3127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine341,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe356,776 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights366,500 mi
Fuel system, other351,008 mi
Latches/locks/linkages370,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch323,000 mi
Structure: body318,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments38,000 mi
Suspension365,000 mi
Unknown or other374,100 mi
Exterior lighting2110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap223,000 mi
Interior lighting251,008 mi
Power train: automatic transmission220,000 mi
Service brakes2251,612 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27,721 mi
Structure225,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate278,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub230,000 mi
Wheels276,000 mi
Air bags1192,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers127,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash123,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)174,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery169,213 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings183,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage190,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system176,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Power train141,431 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: axle assembly141,000 mi
Seats178,493 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light174,200 mi
Service brakes, electric145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor170,000 mi
Steering: column188,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm148,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1102,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut170,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber170,000 mi
Tires1
Vehicle speed control170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system182,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls123,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer15,100 mi

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.