Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  New buyer needs help with quirk! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By rodgerramjet47 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Just bought for 15 yr old Son for him to drive in a 6 months, and wife now after some brainless driver side- swiped her beloved 2005 Screeming Yellow mustang! Bought cheap and car is absolutely like new red/black GT AWD. Got from original owner who has regularly documented maint hx and new guaranteed trans. SUV has intermittent very loud intermittent rattle that seems to come from left front. Rattle comes on more when air is on, maybe(?) Thought at first to be worn/loose shocks, but with all the A/C comments, wondering if condenser is failing and making grinding noise-- RPM drop? Note: Air bolws VERY cold!?

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  great - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By justin - December 28 - 11:40 pm

  never have had a problem with my aztek. runs great. a few things have gone wrong. but i got the car with 150k. should have gotten a bigger motor. but i cant complain. i know everyone thought they were ugly but i think theyre one of the nicer mid level cars GM built.

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  Loaded GT w/On-Star is way to go! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By AztekSteve - September 15 - 10:40 am

  An Aztek GT with the leather and cargo and camper package with ON-Star is a great package. Sure, with any Aztek that has On-Star you sacrifice the sunroof... But oh what a gain! Be mindful of the On-Star. Most 2001 and 2002 models use the older analog system. I have had to tell my local GM service department more about fixing it properly than they know.

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  Not bad...kinda odd looking though - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By slapp1 - September 4 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehicle because I needed something bigger with a new child in the house. I couldnt bring myself to buy a minivan. I was unexpectedly surprised. I bought an AWD version with the 6 disc CD changer and ten speaker stereo and the stereo is LOUD! It has been a capable handler in deep snow and rain and I am pretty happy with it. The black color helps blend that odd bodyside cladding and I feel it looks good. I have driven it cross country many times so far and I have not had any mechanical problems except for an A/C problem that just cropped up. This is being fixed under warranty by the way.

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  I Love My Aztek - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By iiicarol - August 15 - 10:00 am

  Honestly I have always wanted a Blazer.At the dealership we around and looked at Blazers,the trucks and then I saw a black Aztek. My first intial thought was " What is that?" I have never seen one until that moment.My husband drove it first, said he really liked how it handled and then I drove it. I Love everything about this vehicle. YEs it is unusual looking but that is what makes it so unique. I bought mine at 19,000 miles on Jan 2 2003, since then I have 27,000. We took it to the races in Feb, Took the back seats out threw in a mattress. It was the perfect trip.we are very faithful and loyal group us Aztek owners.

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  Love My Aztek!! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By CreativScreename - August 4 - 8:23 pm

  I bought my 01 (first year model) Aztek GT w/ all the fixins almost one year ago. I bought the vehicle for a long backroad trip around the US w/ my dog. It was perfect. Never gave me one bit of trouble on my 8,000 mile trip. Lots of room for large pets. I love the camping package and the car as a whole is roomy and uncomplicated. SO fun to drive!! Ive only taken the car in once and that was simply to change the headlights. The only downfall is that you have to remove multiple objects under the hood to install new ones. It is something of a gas guzzler, as most SUVs are.

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  I cant win! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By Dave Szigety - June 26 - 9:20 am

  If this car were only reliable, it would be a dream. Problem is, every couple months something breaks and its never anything cheap! Two manifold gaskets in 3 years, new A/C condenser last year is leaking again already, the C/D radio fried itself and now the the hydraulic lifts on the rear hatch have gone with no warning! I have always treated this car right (maintenance, oil changes, etc.) and following the wisdom of the Car Guys on NPR, Ive always driven it like my mother-in-law was sitting beside me. This is my third Pontiac in a row and each has been worse. Id still be driving my 92 Grand Prix if it hadnt been totalled! Goodbye Pontiac, goodby GM...period end!

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  Aztecs are worth it! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By borglette - June 14 - 3:56 am

  We have been driving a 2001 Aztec for over a year. The look of the vehicle is what attracted us into test driving one. Its definitely not the boring mainstream SUV style, inside or out. We were searching for a larger vehicle than we currently had but didnt want to get stuck driving an SUV bus. The Aztec is extremely roomy inside and the shape lends to its versatility. Its very smooth riding, very comfortable to drive and gets excellent gas mileage.

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  I dont see the outside behind the wheel - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By okiechemist - March 30 - 12:03 am

  I bought my 2001 Aztek in October 2001. I have really enjoyed it. I did and do catch a lot of comments from friends about its looks but I just commented that "When Im driving the car I cant see the outside." Incidently, the same people who give me the hard time are also the ones who request help hauling things, or wanting to use my car for trips (it does have a lot more room).

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  Another satisfied TeKKer - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By smiwee - March 10 - 1:00 am

  Bought in 10/01, taking advantage of low interest rates,rebates,etc. Had been looking for a year, running the gamut from Subarus, to GMC Envoy. Aztek presented the best compromise of space,low entry, power, comfort,towing ability, and lots of bells and whistles! ;-) Have had no problems whatsoever and continue to feel I made the best decision.