Owner-reported complaints naming the driver-assistance system, filed with NHTSA
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Driver assistance reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest May 23, 2019
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
6%
of 216 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming driver-assistance
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Driver assistanceElectricalFuel system
Filed May 23, 2019
BOUT 3 WEEKS AGO CAR JUST KEEP ACTING UP HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR CANT READ CODES ON CAR KEEP OVERHEATING REPLACED RADIATOR CVL AXLE BRAKES OIL CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAR JUST DECIDED TO NOT PASS 50MPH BE DRIVEABLE ONE DAY DRIVING IT WENT TO A STOP SIGN BRAKE CAR CUT OFF I SEE CHECK GAUGES COME ON SERVICE LIGHT ON CANT READ CODES TO FIND OUT ANYTHING I THINK THE WIRING IS MESS UP REPLACED STARTED AS WELL JUST TO MUCH ONLY HAD IT FOR A 1AND A HALF
NHTSA ID
11209417
Incident
May 2, 2019
Mileage
147,654 mi
AirbagsDriver assistance
Filed Mar 1, 2010
Crash reported2 injuries reported
FRONT CRASH AGAINST A SOLID CORNER OF A BUILDING, APROX SPEED CRASH 45 MPH. GM DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR OR REPLACED, INSTEAD FACED A TRIAL WHERE THEY COMMITTED A FRAUD AND OTHER FELONIOUS, ALL OF THEM PROVEN, STILL AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS STILL FACING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES. GM DEALER WITH FALSE STATEMENT STILL NOW A DAYS KEEPS THE VEHICLE, SAME THAT STILL CAN BE ANALYZED NOW A DAYS BECAUSE IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. LOTS OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY GM, DEALERS, LAWYERS AND EXPERT WITNESSES. REGRET VERY MUCH SUCH A POOR BEHAVIOR OF GM, I MA READY TO SUPPLY AS MUCH INFORMATION AS NEEDED, PHOTOS, REPORTS, AND COURTS DOCUMENTS THAT PROVES THEIR FELONIOUS. A GM EXPERT WITNESS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT A FALSE REPORT, AND ALSO BOUGHT THE OFFICIAL EXPERT WITNESS OF THE COURT, THESE FELONIES HAVE ALREADY BEEN PROVED BYTHE COURT, THAT IS WHY NOW THEY ARE FACING A CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CHARGES, FOR GM IF NOT QUALITY GOOD IS THE FRAUD!!!!! *TR
NHTSA ID
10315325
Incident
Dec 13, 2001
Mileage
16,000 mi
AirbagsDriver assistanceFuel system+2 more
Filed Nov 6, 2008
FUEL LEAKAGE: SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING-INABILITY TO MAKE A GOOD SEAL... TANK-LEAKAGE FUEL/EMISSIONS- DETECT PROBLEM CURRENTLY PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NEED PIN REPLACE: WISH TO HAVE ALL CHECKED OUT! SAFETY CHILD SEAT HOLDER MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. *TR
NHTSA ID
10247857
Incident
Oct 15, 2008
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC AZTEC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE ACCELERATION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A MAP SENSOR. THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE AIR VENTS WERE DISCONNECTED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000.
NHTSA ID
10197375
Incident
Jul 28, 2006
Mileage
84,000 mi
Driver assistanceInterior & seatsVisibility
Filed Oct 7, 2005
PURCHASED MY 2001 AZTEK IN OCTOBER 2000. EVERY YEAR (WINTER) SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I LOSE MY TRACTION CONTROL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TAKES OUT MY ABS BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, CONSIDERING WHERE I LIVE. THERE ARE 5 INCIDENT DATES, THUS FAR. *JB
NHTSA ID
10139047
Incident
Feb 14, 2005
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 24, 2005
THE ODOMETER LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT NOT HAVING ODOMETER VISIBLE IS A SAFETY VIOLATION, AN DPONTIAC SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, WHICH THEY REFUSED. *AK
NHTSA ID
10115798
Incident
Feb 1, 2005
Body & structureDriver assistanceElectrical+1 more
Filed Sep 14, 2004
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN ON, THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD BLOWN OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE EXPLODED. *SC
NHTSA ID
10083823
Incident
May 14, 2004
Mileage
17,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ID
10059382
Incident
Feb 19, 2004
AirbagsDriver assistance
Filed Sep 11, 2003
Crash reported
WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ID
10039752
Driver assistanceFuel systemInterior & seats
Filed Sep 11, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING OUT. DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE SPEED DUE TO ODOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ID
10039742
Mileage
54,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 7, 2003
WHILE SLOWING DOWN WITH FEET ON BRAKE PAD , VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED BEFORE STOPPING. *PH
NHTSA ID
10032388
Mileage
17,132 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 3, 2003
2001 PONTIAC AZTEK. DURING HOT DAYS (>85 DEGREES) TRUCK WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR AT SPEEDS UNDER 42-46 MPH. IF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, TRUCK WILL DECELERATE UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 42-46MPH. RPM IS BETWEEN 1500 RPM AND 2100 RPM WHEN THIS OCCURS. BRAKING IS LONG AND DIFFICULT WHEN THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE 'GROANS' WHEN AT COMPLETE STOP. PUTTING THE TRUCK INTO PARK HAS AN RPM OF 2000-2300 RPM AND A VERY HIGH IDLE. NO MIL OR NON- MILL ILLUMINATES WHEN THIS OCCURS. TURNING THE KEY OFF WILL RETURN THE CAR TO A NORMAL (500-800 RPM) IDLE, AND EACH SUCCESSIVE KEY OFF WILL LOWER THE IDLE A BIT MORE IF THE IDLE WAS STILL A BIT HIGH. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TEN TIMES. IAC WAS CLEANED AND DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IAC WAS REPLACED AND THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ID
10025362
Incident
May 18, 2003
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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