How do I know if my Pontiac Aztek has a recall?

To know if your Pontiac Aztek has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Pontiac Aztek VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Pontiac Aztek has an open recall?

If your Pontiac Aztek is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Pontiac Aztek does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Pontiac Aztek are taken care of by Pontiac at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Pontiac Aztek

8 Recalls

NHTSA 07V-349 · OEM 06230

The Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Can Crack and Leak

20,594 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 13 others

NHTSA 05V-157 · OEM 05014

The Engine May Stall and Not Restart

34,186 Potential Units Affected

THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 03V-454 · OEM 03055

Potential Fuel Leak and/or Illumination of the Check Engine Light

79 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 03V-250 · OEM 03039

The Owner's Manual Does Not Explain the Child Restraint Anchor Location Symbols

1,707,825 Potential Units Affected

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Chevrolet Venture and 19 others

NHTSA 03V-052 · OEM 03009

Steering Column Shaft May Be Too Small

4,512 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 02V-329 · OEM 02061

1999-2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pontiac Grand Prix Oldsmobile Silhouette Recall 02V329000

272 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO A PERSON WHO WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND WHO WAS CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. IT COULD ALSO REDUCE THE AB8ILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT A RESTRAINED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 2001 Pontiac Aztek and 5 others

NHTSA 01V-383 · OEM 01077

2001 Chevrolet Venture Pontiac Montana Oldsmobile Silhouette Recall 01V383000

75,816 Potential Units Affected

IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 2001 Pontiac Aztek and 2 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Pontiac Aztek is affected by a new safety recall, Pontiac will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Pontiac Aztek has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Pontiac Aztek for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Pontiac Aztek is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Pontiac Aztek for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Pontiac Aztek for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Pontiac Aztek will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Pontiac Aztek by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Pontiac Aztek that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Pontiac Aztek, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Pontiac Aztek VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Pontiac Aztek

8 Recalls

NHTSA 07V-349 · OEM 06230

The Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Can Crack and Leak

20,594 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 13 others

NHTSA 05V-157 · OEM 05014

The Engine May Stall and Not Restart

34,186 Potential Units Affected

THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 03V-454 · OEM 03055

Potential Fuel Leak and/or Illumination of the Check Engine Light

79 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 03V-250 · OEM 03039

The Owner's Manual Does Not Explain the Child Restraint Anchor Location Symbols

1,707,825 Potential Units Affected

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Chevrolet Venture and 19 others

NHTSA 03V-052 · OEM 03009

Steering Column Shaft May Be Too Small

4,512 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA 02V-329 · OEM 02061

1999-2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pontiac Grand Prix Oldsmobile Silhouette Recall 02V329000

272 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 2001 Pontiac Aztek and 5 others

NHTSA 01V-383 · OEM 01077

2001 Chevrolet Venture Pontiac Montana Oldsmobile Silhouette Recall 01V383000

75,816 Potential Units Affected

IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Chevrolet Venture, 2001 Pontiac Aztek and 2 others

Pontiac Aztek Recalls

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There are 8 recalls that may affect your Pontiac Aztek.

Check your Pontiac Aztek for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Pontiac dealership near you.