2001 Pontiac Aztek Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 13%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 13% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,100 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A/c quit working in my 2001 Pontiac aztec. Gm dealership replaced a line saying there was a hole. After the line replacement, I'm told that there is a leak in the condenser due to a bracket failure. I am looking at about $900 to $1,000 in repairs. I am not the only one to report this issue for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10272789, filed 2009-06, 90,000 miles“Air conditioning replaced 4 times at my own expense once when it was under warranty. Shortly after it broke again due to defect in manufacturing as stated by the dealership. Hole is created due to bracket and coolant leaks out. The purchase and install of a new one has cost me $1200 each time it happens and for the past 4 years I've just driven without air conditioning due to the cost factor and knowing it's going to happen again in the next 2 months. Everytime it was replaced it was for the same problem a hole in the condenser. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221030, filed 2008-03, 10,000 miles“Took my 2001 Pontiac Aztek in last week 10 mar 04 with a A/C problem. They told me it was low on freon and serviced it back up and sent me on my way. 5 days later turned on the A/C and again no cold air. Took my Aztek back in today and they called and told me that I have a crack in my condenser on the right side on the bottom. Look up on NHTSA web site and find a technical service bulletin and call Pontiac but they don't have it on their system so they will not offer any assistance for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062329, filed 2004-03, 38,850 miles“I took my 2001 Pontiac Aztek in for A/C service on 5/11/04 because the air emitted was not cool. They recharged the A/C. Less than 24 hours later, the air was warm again. I took it back to the garage where they ran dye through the A/C and found the compressor needs replaced at an estimate of $1000.00. They said this should not happen at 43,000 miles and could be a manufacturer problem. I checked several vehicle information sites on the internet and found this to be a common problem at the same mileage, but GM will not issue a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072707, filed 2004-05, 43,000 miles“Air conditioner condenser cracked just after the 50,000 mile mark. This car has been driven conservatively in non-extreme conditions with regular checkups. It cracked completely on its own without any help from myself. It was only a matter of a few days before the cold level inside went from cold to hot. The repair required the replacement of the condenser which proved to be very costly for me; $850.00. Neither the dealer or Pontiac customer service offered any help for my situation even though I was informed by the dealer that this problem is very common with azteks.”
NHTSA complaint #10075031, filed 2004-06, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V250000Jul 15, 2003Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint…Covers: Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003, Chevrolet Venture 2001, 2003 +10 more
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
40 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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