Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V349000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2002 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 20594 | 12/04/2007 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/08/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06230.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3138 | 01/01/2004 | 10010058 | New part restriction at pqc on fuel tanks. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018156 | Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). to include 2006 and 2007 models. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/16/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 07203 | 08/01/2008 | 07203C | 10024153 | Special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fracture. csc was received. *nj updated 3/13/08. *nj updated 10/31/08. *pe | 03/13/2008 |
| 06230 | 11/01/2007 | 10023953 | Fuel tank housing fracture - replace fuel tank. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| RQ06009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/2006 | 04/18/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| Certain subject vehicles may exhibit leakage of odor and/or fuelfrom the lower portion of the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve).the inlet check valve (icv) and the fuel tank are joined together using a hot plate welding process for plastic parts.gm reports that its analysis of field returned parts show evidence of process variations for different manufacturing periods.these variations produced some icv to fuel tank joints with poor melt flow lines.odi's analysis of gm's warranty claim data finds more frequent fuel tank replacements in the hotter climate states.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-006) to further assess this matter. | ||||||
| EA07006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/18/2007 | 09/13/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 07V349000 | |
| Gm is recalling (nhtsa recall no. 07v-349) certain model year (my) 2002-2004 buick rendezvous, chevrolet venture (regular wheelbase) and 2001-2004 pontiac aztek and montana (regular wheelbase) vehicles to replace fuel tanks and correct a defect that may allow fuel leakage.the vehicle recall population is rendezvous and aztek vehicles built in may 2003, venture and montana vehicle built in june through august 2002 and certain same model vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico and hawaii that were built through nov/dec 2003 (depending on model).the total number of vehicles recalled is 20,594 (includes 15,196 subject aztek and rendezvous vehicles). in addition to the recall, gm will extend the warranty on my 2002-2004 rendezvous and regular wheel base venture vans and my 2001-2004 aztek and regular wheelbase montana vans not included in the recall to provide warranty coverage for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.gm will begin notifying owners in december 2007.gm reports that the fuel inlet pipe containing the inlet check valve (icv) may fracture and allow fuel vapors or fuel to leak out.gm data revealed that elevated ambient temperatures, higher carbon content in the icv and variation in the manufacturing process were the contributing factors for potential cracks in the icv.beginning december 2003, gm built vehicles with a redesigned fuel tank/icv.subject vehicles not included in the recall or extended warranty did not show a failure trend similar to the above vehicles..for additional details, see recall 07v-349.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 84000 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. the contact was walking beside his vehicle when he smelled gas. he looked under the vehicle and noticed gas leaking from the inlet on the side of the tank. he placed a container under the leak. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the mechanic. the current and failure mileages were 84,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/06/2011 | |||
| Dash losing different component operation. started with fuel gauge and temperature gauge then affected radio lights and lcd display. now vehicle speedometer has become erratic and untrustworthy. radio lights and display an inconvenience but the combination of fuel and now the speedometer not reading properly is causing a concern for safety. at the rate this is going the whole dash will be malfunctioning soon. according to what i see the parts alone can be $300 - $500 plus the repair charges. internet has countless entries about the electrical problems on the pontiac azteks but no service bulletins on the nhtsa web site and no mentioning of any recalls by pontiac. why isn't the nhtsa lookiing into this with so many problems being shared on the internet? why are the owners being required to pay for these repairs since it's such a widespread aztek issue? | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 93523 | ||
| Leakage from the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve). similar issue as to nhtsa recall campaign number 07v349000. however, 07v349000 only included vehicles for the pontiac aztek bulit in may 2003 for the recall phase. i purchased my aztek in feb 2003. | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 92500 | 1 | |
| I just bought a used 2003 pontiac aztek yesterday from a used car dealer, and today the fuel system is leaking gas. the dealer said that the car had not been wrecked. i have not ordered a carfax to verify him. there are a couple of recalls for this problem already but a pontiac mechanic said over the phone that my vehicle is not affected. it seems like my vehicle should be added to the recall list because of so many similarities. there are approximately 21,000 units affected by the current recalls. it just does not seem accurate that all of those fuel systems were considered faulty and that my aztek's fuel system is considered fine when it is leaking gas. my aztek was manufactured in november 2002. the service engine soon light is on and stays on most of the time. the dealer swore the problem was just a loose gas cap and there was nothing else wrong with it. when i bought the car, the tank was filled just above empty and i filled the tank that evening with 15.8 gallons of 87 octane gas and woke up today with the entire inside of my home smelling like gasoline. my husband was able to see that the gas is leaking from around the joint between the filler hose and the fuel tank. the leak is not heavy or flowing it is just steadily seeping. the vehicle still drives really smooth. but i am not sure how explosive a gas leak is and i am not driving it until i do. i have a scan gauge and it estimates the car getting around 7mpg. the vehicle has 92,500 miles on it and only one previous owner. all of the complaints that i have researched online seem identical. i just want to know if this fuel leak is from a common faulty part that the manufacturer is responsible for. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2008 | 74000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. he also observed a small amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number rq06009 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were 74,000. | |||
| 01/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1)when i removed gas cap to fill tank with gas, i heard a hissing sound coming out of the gas tank. when trying to fill tank with gas, hose kept clicking off and would not allow me to put gas in the tank. i went to a different gas station and the same thing happened. i have since been unable to use the car as i can not fill the tank. 2)this second problem has been ongoing since i purchased this car. the service engine soon light keeps coming on a regular basis. i have had this checked out each time and the mechanics always have a hard time identifying the problem. this has been extremely costly. further more, the vehicle can't pass inspection with that light on. 3) this third problem has also been ongoing. i have to replace my brakes at least twice a year. they wear down quickly and make an awful grinding noise. the mechanics cannot understand the reason for this either. except to tell me this car is defective. 4)in the last year or so, when i make a turn in either direction, there is a grinding noise. my transmission fluid levels are always good when this happens. 5) the hatch does not open when the automatic opening button is used, must always have someone in the back to open it as i simultaneously push the button. 6)when i press the brakes to stop, it feels like the brakes disengage or the anti-lock brakes kick in and this happens when road is dry this car has been a piece of junk since the day i bought it and has caused multiple financial and emotional problems with all it's defects. i will never buy a pontiac or gm car again!!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 08/01/2002 | ||
| Dt*: the contact stated the gas tank which is plastic developed a crack and started to leak, which could result in a fire. | |||
| 10/21/2005 | 77000 | 1 | |
| Fuel cell cracked where neck meets body of fuel cell. could smell it for about a week but no leak was ever seen, until a few weeks later. *nm | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 41440 | 1 | 06/16/2003 |
| (1) 2003 pontiac aztek, 41500 miles in service 2 years 3 months, with no identifiable cause started to leak gas at the filler neck. (2) gas leaked very quickly when tank was filled. (3) due to warranty being only 36000 mi dealer examined leak for $100 diagnostic charge, but not part of tsb and normal bumper to bumper warranty expired due to mileage, dealer wanted $900 to fix it. after appealing to pontiac corporate, goodwill extension of warranty got tank replaced. dealer kept part. i personally think if no cause of leak is found (as in collision type damage/vandalism) gas tank should be covered as part of emission control system (5 years/100,000 miles i think...). what good is an evaporative vapor collection system if you are leaking gas all over highway? *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/07/2007 | 49989 | 2 | 08/15/2005 |
| Vehicle would not start one day, the start the next. then it wouldn't start at all. had heater problem before, but when they checked it , it was fine. then when it wouldn't start at all, had it towed. the garage i had it towed to had been the one to check the heater a couple of weeks prior to it breaking down, they had given it an oil change also. after the tow, they informed me that anti-freeze had been getting into the intake oil(head gaskets),and they would have to take it all apart(labor!!!)---and that the fuel pump was bad. i've only had the vehicle for a little over a year!!!thank god i had a warranty extended,(even though i am paying a lot for that also!!)that i only(!) had to pay the 100.00 deductible, but then had to pay for filters,oil(again!!) and miscellaneous other expenses the warranty didn't pay!!altogether, with what the warranty paid, and what i paid (341.00)---it came to 2,200.00!!!---now this car is only 4 years old,barely!!! and i think that this is ridiculous!!! *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 13500 | 2 | 02/10/2003 |
| 1. driving on city street and hit a golf ball size rock 2. gas tank was punctured, and brake line was crushed. drove for 4 more miles before we smelled the gas and got out and saw it spraying out from the side of the car. the fact that it didn't explode is a miracle, i was with my 9 year old son. 3. the pontiac aztek, which this car is, is promoted and advertised as a vehicle for going off roud through dirt roads and streams, this happened driving along a city street. the manufaturer won't fix this problem, to me it seems like a fundamental, and potentially design flaw. had my car exploded and killed me and my son, would pontiac have paid attention to the problem then? does it take a death to get their attention about a serious problem?*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 07/25/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2003 pontiac aztek with a recall concerning a fuel leak. consumer is requesting reimbursement for recall repair that was done before the recall was received. consumer would like total reimbursement. *kb | |||
| 08/30/2007 | 97537 | 15 | 08/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. during a routine inspection, the dealer found a crack in the fuel tank. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the failure mileage was 97,537 and current mileage was 98,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 72200 | 1 | 12/19/2003 |
| On saturday sept. 1st my aunt told us she smelled gas when she came over to our house. when we went outside to check it out we noticed gas dripping fairly quickly out of the bottom of our pontiac aztec. we have had no other problems with this car and have not smelled gas before. we have never been in an accident in the vehicle nor have we had anything hit the car. we have not taken the car in to a certified dealer yet while we try to ascertain the recall data. we immediately looked up any recalls and found yours on several websites. however, when i called the gm phone number listed they said that there were no recalls on that model at this time. that is not the case. could someone please tell me what to do in order to see if this recall concerning gas tanks, and fuel leakage applies to my car. thank god she happened to smell the gas or we could have had a serious explosion. we are very concerned about this problem. thank you so much, *jb | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 47500 | 2 | 06/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a smell of fuel was noticed after the vehicle was parked in a driveway. the contact filled the gas tank shortly before the smell was noticed, and believed that some fuel may have spilled causing the smell. a week later, the contact noticed a puddle of fuel under the vehicle while it was parked. upon visual inspection, the contact noticed gas leaking from the weld where the filler neck met the tank. the contact drove the vehicle to the independent dealer where the vehicle was purchased from. the independent dealer contacted an authorized sales dealer to check for any recalls. there was a nhtsa recall, #03v454000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. both dealers determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 31000 | 1 | 09/09/2003 |
| I have a 2003 aztek and the fuel tank has been leaking from the weld at the check valve and the tank. i have found a recall for the same problem on the 2004 models when i called pontiac they said there was no problems with this model but it is the same problem as the recall. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 108000 | 1 | 05/14/2004 |
| We have replaced the gas tank on our 2003 aztek because it was leaking gasoline from around the joint with the filler tube and filling our house (with attached garage) with a strong gas smell. we understand from your website that this problem is the subject of a recall. the original tank is not available. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2007 | 55200 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| Tl*- the contact has a 2003 pontiac aztec 55200. on january 31, 2007 the contact found a pool of leaked fuel under the vehicle after he sensed a gas smell. the vehicle was parked in the garage the night before. the smell traveled from the garage to the home over night, and was noticed in the early morning hours. the contact then ventilated the home ,and took the vehicle to the dealer that morning. the service adviser determined that the gas tank separated from the main hold, causing the gas leak. the contact filed a complaint against gmc because the leak could have been ignited and a fire may have occurred. *ak ea07-006.pco | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 13500 | 2 | 02/10/2003 |
| 1. driving on city street and hit a golf ball size rock 2. gas tank was punctured, and brake line was crushed. drove for 4 more miles before we smelled the gas and got out and saw it spraying out from the side of the car. the fact that it didn't explode is a miracle, i was with my 9 year old son. 3. the pontiac aztek, which this car is, is promoted and advertised as a vehicle for going off roud through dirt roads and streams, this happened driving along a city street. the manufaturer won't fix this problem, to me it seems like a fundamental, and potentially design flaw. had my car exploded and killed me and my son, would pontiac have paid attention to the problem then? does it take a death to get their attention about a serious problem?*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 42067 | 1 | 12/01/2003 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztek. while parked the contact smelled gasoline and observed it leaking from the fuel tank. upon arriving home the contact noticed that the leak had increased. the dealer advised her to drive to the repair shop with the fuel leaking from the vehicle. the dealer replaced the gas tank, and stated that the failure was due to gm using plastic to connect the filler hose to the gas tank. the current mileage is 50,100, and failure mileage was 42,067.*ak ea07-006.pco | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/07/2008 | 127000 | 1 | |
| Car caught on fire and totalled my car. my home almost burned to the ground. *tr | |||