2001 Pontiac Aztek Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,566miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 5% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,566 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 complaint #11209417, filed 2019-05, 147,654 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315325, filed 2010-03, 16,000 miles“While pulling into a driveway vehicle accelerated. Consumer had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10083823, filed 2004-09, 17,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10039742, filed 2003-09, 54,000 miles“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 complaint #10197375, filed 2007-07, 84,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
40 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEquipment
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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