Pontiac Aztek vs GMC Canyon
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Aztek | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 829 | 1,957 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 2004–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 62 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 35 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 37 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.9% | 6.8% |
Pontiac Aztek by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
129
15.6%
Electrical System
120
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
94
11.3%
Brakes
84
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
55
6.6%
Suspension
52
6.3%
Equipment & Accessories
41
4.9%
Airbags
38
4.6%
GMC Canyon by year
What breaks
Steering
441
22.5%
Electrical System
268
13.7%
Lights
216
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
180
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
156
8.0%
Brakes
116
5.9%
Other & Unspecified
99
5.1%