pontiac vibe Problems
pontiac vibe 2005 Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while applying the brakes to stop vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward. consumer had to slam on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not locate the cause of the problem.*ak
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
STRUCTURE
2005 pontiac vibe is unsafe. the design makes it impossible to see cars approaching from the rear in 4 to 6 lanes with on & off ramps & they travel 60 to 80 mph. i want to report this before there a lot of deaths. we are fortunate to be alive only because i am experienced with quick reflexes & reaction time. *nm
Reported in: MASSILLON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
after warm up and driving on highway or in town, vehicle is shut off to gas up or enter a store for a few minutes and having trouble starting again. the vehicle will crank over and over sometimes about 30 seconds or longer before it will finally start. not sure if it is vapor lock or something to do with the fuel pump? i have taken it in to the dealer a couple of times and of course it does not act up for them. i does happen quite frequently. i have also read online about this same problem happening to other vibe owners from 2003-05. i am requesting that someone look into this problem.
Reported in: LAPORTE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
we bought a new pontiac vibe in april. on a trip tocleveland we found out it is not safe. there is not enough visibility in the rear because of a poor design. i had to avoid 4 potential accidents. the driver cannot see others approaching in ather lanes at high speeds. i complained to gm, but they have ignored me. i also complained to you in april. has anything beed done?
Reported in: MASSILLON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
dt: the contact stated the power steering was defective. it was difficult to turn the steering wheel, and there was a squeaking noise coming from the steering. the service dealer put in power steering fluid on the first occurrence, the second time they replaced the o-ring and hose, the third time they replaced the power steering pump, and the fourth time they replaced the power steering gear. the consumer contacted the manufacturer; they have been in contact with the service dealer. the consumer has contacted the better business bureau to file a complaint. *ak
Reported in: WILSON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
STEERING
several ongoing events versus one failure, constant pulling either to the left or to the right, pulling into oncoming traffic/other lanes when braking or accelerating, not able to keep the vibe on the smooth/rough roads. when cornering in dry conditions on a smooth road, the vibe pulled me right over on the shoulder and the steering wheel spun so i stopped uncertain what had taken place. i was able to get into dealer and 4 alignments, 4+ tire rotations, camber bolts replaced, and a 3rd opinion from a separate gm dealer unaware of the situation stating my tires were faulty and to return to the selling dealer with the vested interest in the car, and the end result is....my car is still in the same situation. the car is still pulling left, right, veering when i brake or accelerate in either direction. the tires have not been replaced even though the gm dealer that provided that opinion replaced the tires on 2 other vibe owners having the exact same issues but i did not buy my car there. i have read several reports over the past week or so about ongoing vibe complaints regarding unusual wear on tires regardless of the brand and the possibility of suspension and shock design issues (not holding the tires properly to the road). all of this has taken place within 12,000km and would have been less had i not had personal family matters to deal with. luckily there has been no tire blowouts yet nor accidents yet but all i am told is that the tracking is pretty good for that of a vibe..i would never have bought one had i been given that sales pitch and known i would be in for an alignment and tire rotation every 1,000km. reading the info on the genvibe site and on this site back to 2003, maybe there should be a more thorough investigation into the type of shocks and suspension system or something if the tires, no matter what brand, are being burned through that quickly and the steering is that brutal. please investigate.
Reported in: OSHAWA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
several ongoing events versus one failure, constant pulling either to the left or to the right, pulling into oncoming traffic/other lanes when braking or accelerating, not able to keep the vibe on the smooth/rough roads. when cornering in dry conditions on a smooth road, the vibe pulled me right over on the shoulder and the steering wheel spun so i stopped uncertain what had taken place. i was able to get into dealer and 4 alignments, 4+ tire rotations, camber bolts replaced, and a 3rd opinion from a separate gm dealer unaware of the situation stating my tires were faulty and to return to the selling dealer with the vested interest in the car, and the end result is....my car is still in the same situation. the car is still pulling left, right, veering when i brake or accelerate in either direction. the tires have not been replaced even though the gm dealer that provided that opinion replaced the tires on 2 other vibe owners having the exact same issues but i did not buy my car there. i have read several reports over the past week or so about ongoing vibe complaints regarding unusual wear on tires regardless of the brand and the possibility of suspension and shock design issues (not holding the tires properly to the road). all of this has taken place within 12,000km and would have been less had i not had personal family matters to deal with. luckily there has been no tire blowouts yet nor accidents yet but all i am told is that the tracking is pretty good for that of a vibe..i would never have bought one had i been given that sales pitch and known i would be in for an alignment and tire rotation every 1,000km. reading the info on the genvibe site and on this site back to 2003, maybe there should be a more thorough investigation into the type of shocks and suspension system or something if the tires, no matter what brand, are being burned through that quickly and the steering is that brutal. please investigate.
Reported in: OSHAWA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
paint on hood of vehicle is beginning to chip in places, and appears to be begining to rust in chips. my father has a 2005 vibe too and the paint on the hood of his car is also chipping
Reported in: SARANAC LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
dt: the consumer states that the 2005 pontiac vibe has been in the shop 4 times for an indicator light that indicates that the air bag is inoperative. the owner's manual states that if this light is on the air bag could deploy at anytime. the dealership is aware of the problem. the manufacturer has been contacted, and advised the consumer to bring the car to dealer again since the light is still not working properly. now the indicator light on the passenger's side air bag is not showing if the air bag is on or off. when there is a passenger in the sea the light is showing off for the air bag when the light should say on. when the consumer took the car out for a drive the light did not come on at all.*ak
Reported in: EAST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i purchased a new 2005 pontiac vibe 1.8 l, automatic transmission, on 8/02/05. it has consistently had episodes of serious hesitation and stalling while driving. this is a serious safety concern for me. i had it into the dealer but i got the "could not reproduce failure" response. it seems that if there is no failure code that the car dealers assume there is no problem. *jb
Reported in: YUMA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
AIR BAGS
2005 pontiac vibe was involved in a collision and air bags did not deploy. *ts *nm
Reported in: CELINA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y25L63885Z
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
the car has trouble starting, often taking two or three tries before starting. will turn over for up to 30 seconds and then eventually start. brought the car to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. the very next day the problem acted up again. happens at least a dozen times per week upon trying to start the car. thought maybe the cold weather had something to do with it, waited until the end of winter to have it checked out...still the same problem. wanted the car to be serviced and fixed before the warranty runs out. *nm
Reported in: CLAREMONT NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
i was involved in a serious front end collision at approximately 40 mph on the freeway. my air bag did not deploy. when i called the dealership to inquire about why this happened and i was told that "air bags only deploy at certain angles." well, if it was a direct front end collision that caused $8,600 worth of damage, don't you think the air bag should have gone off? i had to replace everything between the engine and the bumper, this is ridiculous that i got the run -around about the air bag. i am very concerned that air bags in many vibes are faulty and that pontiac isn't doing anything about it. *nm
Reported in: MOUNT CLEMENS MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y2SM638X5Z
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
dt*: the contact stated that there was power steering and brake fluid on the floor beneath where the vehicle was parked. the power steering pump was replaced three times in october, december and march however the leaking was not resolved. this incident intermittently caused the steering to pull to either right or left. updated 07/25/06. *jb
Reported in: WASHINGTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought a new 2005 vibe in september 2004. on several occasions, i will go to start the car and it will not start, just turns over. *jb
Reported in: HUGHESVILLE MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i bought a new 2005 vibe in september 2004. on several occasions, i will go to start the car and it will not start, just turns over. *jb
Reported in: HUGHESVILLE MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
OTHER
mice getting into the dash/air vents. *jb
Reported in: HUGHESVILLE MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
excessive tire wear on 2005 pontiac vibe. *nm
Reported in: AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph and during right turns, there was squeaking and scraping noises coming from the breaks when the brake pedal was depressed or released. there was a second problem of a hinge on the right front door causing a grinding noise when the door was opened or closed. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Reported in: DEARBORN HEIGHTS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph and during right turns, there was squeaking and scraping noises coming from the breaks when the brake pedal was depressed or released. there was a second problem of a hinge on the right front door causing a grinding noise when the door was opened or closed. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Reported in: DEARBORN HEIGHTS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
AIR BAGS
car crash which my vehicle crashed into rear of vehicle in front of me. speed was above 20mph. my car is totaled and air bags didnt deploy.
Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe engine started racing while waiting at a stop light had to cut car off**cc the dealer installed a t/ body assembly. *jb
Reported in: ROSEVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* -the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. while driving there was hesitation and force when changing gears and accelerating. a yellow warning light illuminated. the failure mileage was 46,884. this failure occurred intermittently. the dealer stated that the pressure solenoid has been diagnosed as faulty. the consumer stated the vehicle jerks into gear first through fifth. updated 03/19/07. *jb
Reported in: OAK PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. on november 15, 2005, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart while driving 45 mph. on seven occasions, including november 29, 2005, the dealer performed a diagnostic test and was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact also spoke with an attorney for advice regarding the lemon law. the attorney advised her that she had surpassed the lemon law requirements for her state due to the mileage on the vehicle. the contact was unable to speak to the manufacturer. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage is 4,200 and failure mileage was 567.
Reported in: THOMASVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
i bought this car august 2005 and it always had a start issue. it just wont turn over, but this problem can go for a couple of days before starting again. it will start fine some days and others it won't. also was in a car accident rear ended a van and smashed up the car but the air bags didn't deploy at all. my insurance company stopped counting the damage after it hit $10,000. it was at an angle versus just straight on. car has less than 20,000 miles on it. main concern was the air bag didn't go off when the collision happened. luckily everyone was fine. but what is being done about this two problems?
Reported in: MOORHEAD MN || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought this car august 2005 and it always had a start issue. it just wont turn over, but this problem can go for a couple of days before starting again. it will start fine some days and others it won't. also was in a car accident rear ended a van and smashed up the car but the air bags didn't deploy at all. my insurance company stopped counting the damage after it hit $10,000. it was at an angle versus just straight on. car has less than 20,000 miles on it. main concern was the air bag didn't go off when the collision happened. luckily everyone was fine. but what is being done about this two problems?
Reported in: MOORHEAD MN || Crash: Y || VIN #:
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
on saturday july 21 the rear window of my pontiac vibe (2005 with 72500 miles) blew up. there was a high pitch sound about 5 seconds before the event and then my window just shattered. i have all of the parts to the window, in case you could tell me who i can take the device to determine if there is a defect. *jb
Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM63815Z
TIRES
have less than 24,000 miles on vehicle and original factory tires are worn out! hardly any tread on them. were showing premature wear at about 18,000-20,000 miles. dealer says "not their problem" and it appears this is more common than not with this brand of tires. why would gm not do anything about this? please look into this matter and see how a consumer can get satisfaction . original tires were goodyear eagle rsa....p205/55r116 89h. this is not listed in the available options in the complaint drop down menu. *jb
Reported in: ANGIER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
drivers side window pops when raising the window to its fully closed position. it sounds like the glass is cracking or breaking. its not shattered, but i feel that it will one day. it does not happen every time the window is raised; usually happens approx. 50% of the time. the passenger side window exhibited the same symptoms. however it was shattered by a burglar and was replaced. since that time, no popping sound has been heard. i would replace the drivers window proactive, however the cost is greater than $250.00 usd. *jb
Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63825Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
the drivers and passenger side power windows in my vehicle have been popping and catching in my car since i bought it. i took it to the dealer under warranty and they said it was normal. it has ruined my window tint on the drivers side and i as well as having the drivers side shatter on me one time. i am afraid this will happen again as it is still doing the same thing. updated 10/24/07
Reported in: EMPORIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
driver's side front window shattered, hitting driver while traveling at 55 mph. damage to driver's side of car. replaced glass with new, repainted side of car. *jb
Reported in: HART MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
SUSPENSION
2005 pontiac vibe with defective rear camber/toe shims. consumer states that the goodyear dealer stated that also cross caster needed to be corrected. he never received a response in writing from gm about this problem. *kb the consumer was informed the vehicle could not be aligned without the installation of rear camber/toe shims and it was designed that way by pontiac. *jb
Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL66815Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
front power window regulator problem ; front driver-side window is loose within regulator ; taken to dealer in fall 2006 for repair within warranty period ; repair only temporarily corrected problem (for less than 2 months); situation has only gotten worse since; author of this complaint believes window likely could separate from regulator in short term leading to compromised occupant protection or in worst case sudden distraction which could cause driver to lose control of vehicle; complaint writer is aware there is a recall for model year 2003 and 2004 pontiac vibe vehicles for failure of window regulator retention fastener.
Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
after reading about the gm/toyota recall of the power window bolts becoming loose on 2003-2004 pontiac vibes, i took off the inside panel of the driver's side door. my wife had been complaining of the window catching. after taking off the panel, i found the power window bolts to be loose. the 2003-2004 power window recall needs to be expanded to 2005.
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
check engine light at @93k miles. scanner says "catalytic converter low function". dealer replaces "cat". check engine light returns in less than 60mi of driving. scanner says same problem.
Reported in: YADKINVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM63815Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
my automatic driver's side window makes a popping noise every time it is lowered. it may not be aligned or installed properly and i am afraid it will shatter.
Reported in: GREENWOOD IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
VISIBILITY
driver's side front power window makes loud popping noise when operating similar to 08v162000 recall campaign for '03-'04 models.
Reported in: MAYNARD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the driver side window made a noise and fell off track into the door. an auto glass specialist attempted to repair the window on three occasions and stated that pontiac may have a related recall. the contact had to pull the glass up with her hand and was unable to roll the window up or down. the passenger side window is currently making noise as if it will soon fall off track as well. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. updated 05/01/08 updated 06/09/08 *bf updated 06/09/08
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL62834Z
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have owned my 2005 pontiac vibe (auto transmission)for 3+ years. during this time period, on 4 separate occasions, i have experienced a problem with the vehicle speed control similar to those of other consumers (see complaint # 10117784 for 2005 vibe & #10207504 for 2006 vibe). while applying the brakes and almost at a complete stop, the engine speed (rpm) of the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated causing the car to lurch forward. this problem has occurred twice while i was stopping at a 4-way stop intersection and twice as i was entering my garage. had i not shifted into park immediately during the garage incident that occurred yesterday, i believe i would have struck the back wall of the garage. if there had been cars proceeding through the intersection of the 4-way stop, i believe i would have had an accident. initially, for the first 3 instances,i believed that since i wear a wide shoe that my foot may have pressed on both the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time. however, since the incident that occurred at the 4-way stop intersection about 7 months ago i have been extra cautious while braking, making sure my right foot only presses on the brake pedal while stopping. since i experienced the problem again yesterday and knowing that i only pressed on the brake pedal, i believe that there is some other problem going on here with the engine/engine throttle system. it will undoubtedly be a difficult problem to diagnose since it is intermittent in nature. however, i believe it is a potentially serious problem with serious consequences to consumers. i will be taking my vehicle to my gm dealer service department next week for a complete vehicle inspection, but my gut feeling is that this is a "hidden" design problem that might not easily be found.
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
STRUCTURE
the door check link on my 2005 pontiac vibe is bent with a crack in it. it puts pressure against the passenger side window and may cause it to shatter. this is a part that should never fail and apparently this design is very poor.
Reported in: YUKON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the door check link on my 2005 pontiac vibe is bent with a crack in it. it puts pressure against the passenger side window and may cause it to shatter. this is a part that should never fail and apparently this design is very poor.
Reported in: YUKON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. while driving at any speed, the steering wheel would vibrate and the front end would make a rumbling sound. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failures. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 27,000.
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
2005 pontiac vibe purchased just over 3 years ago. approx 24,000 miles. automatic tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even though tire pressure is fine. 2 trips to dealer and could not figure out problem. dealer installed vehicle data recorder. dealer says needs a new electronic balance control monitor? this car has less than 25k and it needs this part already. never in an accident or had a blowout.
Reported in: NEWINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2005 pontiac vibe purchased just over 3 years ago. approx 24,000 miles. automatic tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even though tire pressure is fine. 2 trips to dealer and could not figure out problem. dealer installed vehicle data recorder. dealer says needs a new electronic balance control monitor? this car has less than 25k and it needs this part already. never in an accident or had a blowout.
Reported in: NEWINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer due to a clicking noise. the dealer stated that they could not hear the noise and the vehicle was running normally. the front driver's side window exploded. she took the vehicle back to the dealer and had the window replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer and informed them that she experienced the same failure with the 2004 vibe. the manufacturer stated that they did not have any record of the failure and could not assist. the failure mileage was 59,459 and current mileage was 80,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/07/08
Reported in: MOHEGAN LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM66815Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
while driving at any speed a cycling vibration can be felt in the steering wheel. it feels like somethi;ng is momentarily binding and slowing the car minutely, as if a shaft were too tight or out of round. seems to be coming from the transmission or drive shafts. this was noticed shortly after purchasing the vehicle new. the gm dealer in fredericton n.b (o'leary's), was not able to determine the cause but admitted it was present. there is approximately 70,000 kilometers on the vehicles at this time.
Reported in: FREDERICTON 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
while driving at any speed a cycling vibration can be felt in the steering wheel. it feels like somethi;ng is momentarily binding and slowing the car minutely, as if a shaft were too tight or out of round. seems to be coming from the transmission or drive shafts. this was noticed shortly after purchasing the vehicle new. the gm dealer in fredericton n.b (o'leary's), was not able to determine the cause but admitted it was present. there is approximately 70,000 kilometers on the vehicles at this time.
Reported in: FREDERICTON 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
on 10/16/2008 i was driving my 2005 vibe. i pulled out from a side street and accelerated, less than 2 blocks later i heard a loud pop/bang sound and pulled over because i also felt the car loose speed. i turned car off and popped hood, then saw oil all over the engine and all along the street behind me. had car towed to my mechanic and was informed that my crank broke and blew a hole in the side of my engine block the size of a dinner plate. i have 60,000 miles on my car and have maintained it properly. my mechanic informed me that there is nothing i did or failed to do that caused this. i feel strongly that this was a factory defect and want to know how to get it repaid without shelling out 3,00.00 for a new engine.
Reported in: DELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
every so often, i will go to start my car and it will not turn over unless i gun the gas! took it to a dealership and they said they replaced come sort of chip and said there was a recall. it happened again this year so i took it to another dealership. they said the first dealership lied to me. there were no recalls and the part they replaced was not what would cause my problem. car just doesn't want to start sometimes! well maintained. at 86,000 miles. i also have problems with the car idling very hard! shakes the windows so they rattle when i stop throughout any given trip. dealership also told me this was normal as well.....i don't think so!!!!
Reported in: CLARKSTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 pontiac vibe automatic transmission 4-cyl 1.8l at 33k miles, had intermittent check engine light + tough shifting for 1 week, took to 2 repair shops and told it needs a new transmission + torque cylinder. specifically, the code was "pressure control solenoid" and the transmission fluid was black. car has been well-cared for, mostly city driving, no mountains or cold winters (but located in houston with heat + humidity). there should be no reason for a car this new with this low mileage to have a serious transmission defect. engine + transmission are toyota made in the us. internet searches reveal this may be a known defect of the toyota matrix and pontiac vibe, yet no recalls or service calls have been issued by gm.
Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
VISIBILITY
front passenger's side power window has made a popping noise when rolled down more than half way since it was purchased new in 2005. it rolled up and down fine so i didn't think much about it. two weeks ago i tried to get out of that door. the door wouldn't open more than a few inches. i had to climb over to the driver's side door to get out. i had to roll up the passenger side window and spray the door check link with a lot of wd40 to get it open. the door seemed to open and close ok after that, but the popping noise continued. i took it to the dealer. dealer said the window glass (when rolled down) was touching the door check link, causing the issues. they had to reposition the link and clearance bracket to fix window.
Reported in: OLEAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM638X5Z
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
front passenger's side power window has made a popping noise when rolled down more than half way since it was purchased new in 2005. it rolled up and down fine so i didn't think much about it. two weeks ago i tried to get out of that door. the door wouldn't open more than a few inches. i had to climb over to the driver's side door to get out. i had to roll up the passenger side window and spray the door check link with a lot of wd40 to get it open. the door seemed to open and close ok after that, but the popping noise continued. i took it to the dealer. dealer said the window glass (when rolled down) was touching the door check link, causing the issues. they had to reposition the link and clearance bracket to fix window.
Reported in: OLEAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM638X5Z
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the front driver side window regulator failed. as a consequence the glass unwarrantly shattered while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was in the process of being repaired at his expense. the failure and current mileages were 65,819.
Reported in: PLEASANT GARDENS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the power steering light illuminated intermittently and caused the steering to fail and made it difficult to make left and right turns. the vehicle reset itself after the engine was shut off for approximately 5 minutes. the dealer confirmed that the failure was caused by the power steering motor. the estimated repair cost was $1,000. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Reported in: CALEXICO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN15B677
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. while driving 30 mph he was unable to stop the vehicle when he attempted to engage the brake pedal and collided into the rear of a vehicle. there were no injuries. the insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the current and the failure mileage were 200,000.
Reported in: LAWRENCEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
VISIBILITY
simply rolling the window up or down. i had the lf power window repaired 5 times while under warranty. now the rf window has the same problem, the glass has come loose and cocks unevenly while rolling down.
Reported in: ROSEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that in 2009, her vehicle suddenly accelerated and she almost crashed into a building. she had to depress the brake pedal with both feet to stop the vehicle. the failure occurred three times since 2008. the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate while she was in the driveway; however, she was able to engage the brake pedal and shut the engine off. she took the vehicle to the dealer in 2008 and was not informed what caused the failure. she has not called the manufacturer to-date. the current mileage is approximately 32750 the failure mileage was approximately 24,000 updated 03/19/2010. *lj updated evoq 05/28/10.*jb updated 09/02/10*jb
Reported in: BANTAM CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM63815Z
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs system would engage coming to a stop on dry pavement consistently 1 in 5 stops causing brake loss at low speed, tire pressure warning system light on. dealer diagnosed and replaced abs pump and wheel sensor, vehicle out of warranty. repair cost $1467.25 for pump, dealer replaced $500.00 sensor under warranty?
Reported in: SILER CITY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM63865Z
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i put my cruise control on and got my speed up to 71 mph, pressed set and the next thing i know the car was going over 75 mph. another time i had to brake and then pressed resume. my car should have went back up to 71 mph; instead was over 75mph. when using my cruise control, i have experienced at least four episodes of my car accelerating higher than what i set the cruise at. in the summer of 2008 i was using my cruise control more often, traveling home from college 1-2 weekends/month.... during that time i recall 3 episodes. the others occurred before. to stop the acceleration of the car with cruise on i would brake, but that did not always work, so i would turn the cruise off and brake. turning cruise off and braking seemed to slow car down.
Reported in: MARCELLUS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SM63875Z
AIR BAGS
2005 vibe major front end damage air bags didn't deploy repair to fender,'grill air conditioner ,hood, bumper some new pairs some use parts.
Reported in: MT ULLA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 54252638157
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
for the second time now, the front driver & passenger side windows of my 2005 pontiac vibe fail to go up and down (holding clip failed). the windows get "cocked" when trying to lower/raise. the first time this happened was shortly after i purchased it (new) and had it repaired at the dealer (under warranty). it has happened a second time, approximately 4 years later. i noticed there were recalls issued for this very same issue on 2003 & 2004 pontiac vibes, but nothing for 2005 vibes (even though i believe the issue is the same for 2005 vibes as it was for 2003 & 2004 model years - the solution was replacement with a stronger clip).
Reported in: GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated there was an accident which causes $5000 damage to the front of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. he was driving at 60mph when another vehicle crash into his. everyone was wearing their seat belts ,their was one person injured but they did not go to the hospital until four days after. a police report is available if needed. the vehicle was driven away from the scene. the gm and toyota manufacturer were contacted but no one has responded as of the time of the complaint. there was no maintenance or service performed on the air bags before the accident. the vin number is unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000
Reported in: MT ULLA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact was driving approximately 2 mph into his garage. the vehicle increased acceleration without warning. the vehicle was able to stop with force applied to the brake pedal. the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion while braking for a stop light. the failure mileage was 28,000. the current mileage was 30,000. updated 04/20/2010. *lj updated 09/16/10
Reported in: MASSILLON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. when the contact parked her vehicle inside of her garage, she noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the oil pan was replaced. one month later, the contact noticed that the oil and the power steering fluid began leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the failures could not be reproduced. the failure mileage was unknown. the approximate current mileage was 18000. updated 05/13/10. *lj
Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63845Z
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. when the contact parked her vehicle inside of her garage, she noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the oil pan was replaced. one month later, the contact noticed that the oil and the power steering fluid began leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the failures could not be reproduced. the failure mileage was unknown. the approximate current mileage was 18000. updated 05/13/10. *lj
Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63845Z
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ever since i bought my 2005 pontiac vibe, whenever i take any turn to the left of less than 90-degrees, the turn signal will not cancel. i believe this is a design flaw in the calibration of the signal canceling. my vibe was one of the very first produced and arrived at my dealer in july of 2004. i have checked with both pontiac and toyota about any service bulletins covering this situation, and the pontiac service manager test-rode with me to observe this, but is unaware of any fix?
Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the check engine light came on. i was making a left turn at a traffic light and the car stalled in the middle of the intersection. i put the car in park and restarted it. shortly thereafter the car stalled again while i was driving but i was able to make a turn into a parking lot. also, the transmission will slip out of gear while driving the failure occurs randomly while driving. was diagnosed as computer performance problem with po607 engine code.
Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the check engine light came on. i was making a left turn at a traffic light and the car stalled in the middle of the intersection. i put the car in park and restarted it. shortly thereafter the car stalled again while i was driving but i was able to make a turn into a parking lot. also, the transmission will slip out of gear while driving the failure occurs randomly while driving. was diagnosed as computer performance problem with po607 engine code.
Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 5 mph, the front drivers side window made an unusually loud noise. the contact was able to locate nhtsa recall campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility: glass, side/rear) and contacted the dealer where he was advised his vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.
Reported in: KUTZTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
POWER TRAIN
hard shifts, bad gas mileage, and the dummy light stays on. new pcm part is only available at dealership.
Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
driving 2005 pontiac vibe and in afternoon of 2/14/2010 shifting became hard. took to be diagnosed and code that came up is p2716; pressure control solenoid; electrical fault. took to have diagnosed at several locations, and same code arises. found out will have to replace computer on a 5 yr old vehicle. was told by my mechanic that this was an issue that gmc tried to cover up, but knowing that my car has a toyota engine, he contacted toyota and found they had the same issue for their matrix & corolla for that same year. toyota corrected the issue, yet gmc denied there was one present.(tsb tc014-06). at the time of the incident, i had roughly 101,800 miles on vehicle. per pontiac--they are requesting me to pay to have another diagnostic test done at a gmc dealer to verify the codes are correct before they would "consider" offering, if anything, any type of resolution. i requested to have the part @ no cost and i would pay for the labor. they are refusing to acknowledge there is an issue that was not caused by me and unless i pay to have another diagnostic test done, they will not offer any re-imbursement or parts at no cost. i now am stuck with not being able to renew my plates b/c @ the emission station failed my vehicle. all because of the computer needing to be replaced. i do not want to pay for another diagnostic test when 4 separate mechanics have tested my vehicle--including a government run agency--and all came up with the same code and part that needs replacing. i requested to have the part specifically sent at no cost to me from pontiac and i would pay for the labor, but again, pontiac is refusing that option until i have it diagnosed at an actual gmc dealership,which is going to cost me another $75, on top of any repair/replacement costs. i also have no guarantee from pontiac that they will provide any re-imbursement/parts at little to no cost to me, so i feel that i am wasting more money for a faulty computer gmc refuses to acknowledge has a problem.
Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
TIRES
purchased (4) new tires - drove 50 miles when front left tire blew-out from the sidewall - was traveling @ 65 mph.
Reported in: ENTERPRISE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i was driving my 2005 pontiac vibe on a neighborhood street and it stalled.
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my 2005 pontiac vibe stalled as i was driving on a residential street. i had to have the emission control module replaced and had to pay $571.71 for the repairs. the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated prior to the engine stalling. several components were replaced, but the engine light would come back on. the consumer received a recall notice regarding a with the pcm. however, the part was not available. updated 01/28/11
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my 2005 pontiac vibe stalled as i was driving on a residential street. i had to have the emission control module replaced and had to pay $571.71 for the repairs. the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated prior to the engine stalling. several components were replaced, but the engine light would come back on. the consumer received a recall notice regarding a with the pcm. however, the part was not available. updated 01/28/11
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 pontiac vibe- pcm unit goes bad, leading to auto transmission error code p2716, first replaced battery then alternator with delco/gmc part now electrical system errors and trans problems due to faulty pcm - solenoid d failure.
Reported in: ELMHURST IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 pontiac vibe- pcm unit goes bad, leading to auto transmission error code p2716, first replaced battery then alternator with delco/gmc part now electrical system errors and trans problems due to faulty pcm - solenoid d failure.
Reported in: ELMHURST IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car idled low and hard since i purchased it and dealerships kept saying there was nothing they could do because it was so random, they could never get it to act that way for them. i went on vacation recently, came home and went to turn on car, it started, i started to drive and it stalled. lights stayed on, but could not restart engine. towed it to a shop and they said that it is the computer control something or other and that one of the signals to an injector is not making it. they said all the hard idling i experienced was a sign that there was something electrically wrong and the dealerships were telling me it wasn't a big deal! they are replacing a wire for an injector and the computer control module? right now. i am not sure of the correct name for the computer brain thingy.
Reported in: KILLEEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that at a stop light the vehicle accelerated while he was applying the brakes. the contact stated that his foot hit the throttle sensor when the brakes were applied because it sticks out from the accelerator towards the brake pedal. the owner was involved in a crash approximately 25 mph when the vehicle accelerated on it's own. he was taken to the hospital with 3 disc injuries to his back and also a broken bone in his lower back. the police responded to the scene and a police report was filed. the vehicle was damaged but it can be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. the current mileage was 112,000.
Reported in: GOODWATER AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y2SL63845Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, she noticed that the check engine and emissions lights illuminated and she was unable to accelerate. she took a picture of the lights, turned off the vehicle and restarted it. when she restarted it, the lights were still illuminated but the contact was able to accelerate. after driving the vehicle home, the light turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ecm was defective. the contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). the current mileage was 72,459. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Reported in: MOUNT OLIVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63845Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. while driving 20 mph the check engine light started to illuminate as the gears began shifting rough and causing the vehicle to lunge forward. the dealer was contacted and stated that the failure would cost $700 to be repaired since there were no related recalls. nhtsa recall#10v387000, engine and engine cooling; gm's safety recall#10282 yet her vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified and informed her to contact nhtsa and file a complaint which had not given her any other favorable response. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 105,000.
Reported in: BEDFORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 pontiac vibe's check engine light came on, the car started running rough, and then the car died. the car would not start and a wrecker had to be called. the mechanic was able to start the car some of the time but it would start running rough and would die while the car was being driven. i had read a newspaper article about a recall to start mid september on 2005-2008 vibes due to a defective engine control module. my car seemed to be experiencing the same problems. our mechanic agreed this seemed to be the problem. our mechanic could not resolve the problem but found recall info online and referred us to gm. gm said there was no recall info. on the computer and could not do anything just yet. we took the car to a gm dealership. it stalled twice getting there with our mechanic driving since he had become accustomed to driving it to diagnose the problem. the dealership could not get the car to repeat the problem the next day. the car is currently at the dealership and they will try to start the car tomorrow (9/23/10).
Reported in: SHAWNEE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
pcm for 2005 pontiac vibe failed. symptoms of failure were 'check engine' light illuminated, transmission made hard and erratic shifts. symptoms are similar to those described in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v387000. when gm help center was contacted, i was told my vehicle was not covered under recall. i requested that my vehicle be covered under the existing recall.
Reported in: GENESEO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the engine warning lamp illuminated and harsh shifting resulted. the car was serviced at a gm dealer and found to have a faulty engine control module. gm is claiming this is not their problem.
Reported in: LAKE RIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. while stopped at a traffic light, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 52,000. updated 01/04/118lj updated 01/10/11
Reported in: URBANDALE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
check engine light on. hard shifting. gas mileage reduced epc solenoid burned up and was replaced, still had engine light on. had computer flashed still on. had valve body replaced cause of bad plunger in solenoid valve body fell apart when removed ( bad clips) and then needed pcm replaced. is it possible the pcm caused the solenoids to fail and burn up along with the pcm going bad?
Reported in: AMBRIDGE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
car began rough shifting and check engine light came on. taken to a gm dealer for repair. symptoms appear to be related to nhtsa campaign 10v-387 (gm ref number 10282). initially, dealer denied that there was a recall related to the problems displayed by the car. after sending the dealer the recall information and the initial letter sent to me by gm, dealer admits that there is a recall, but no parts available to fix. the only solution offered was to continue to drive the car with the problem. dealer will not escalate the issue through gm.
Reported in: HILLSBORO MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the pcm/ecm computer system shut down, locked and stalled the vehicle. the vehicle would restart but would stall immediately after again. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and then towed to an authorized dealer who refused to inspect the vehicle because it would not start. the dealer informed him that they could only repair the vehicle according to recall 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) if the vehicle was operative. the contact had the vehicle repaired at his expense at the local repair shop. the contact called the manufacturer who referred him to the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Reported in: BENTONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63825Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated while parked. as the contact accelerated, the vehicle would not shift correctly and the rpms were fluctuating abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign number: 10v387000- engine and engine cooling) but the contacts vehicle was not included in the recall. the evaporative emission hose was replaced by the mechanic. the failure recurred after repairs. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Reported in: SYRACUSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated he was a certified mechanic and performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle. the diagnostic determined that the power control module would need to be re-flashed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that he was advised by the manufacturer that this vin was included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,950.
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63845Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer states the vehicle is involved in a recall for the powertrain control module (pcm). components could fail prematurely or cause engine stall or failure to start. *kb consumer sent additional correspondence received 120210 *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall notice. the noticed also stated a follow-up letter would be mailed regarding parts distribution and repair. however, the consumer stated as of november 8, 2010 he still has not received the follow-up letter. *jb updated 01/05/11. *jb updated 02/10/11*jb
Reported in: DENVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
engine light comes on and stays on. codes: po441 evap emissions purge flow fault p2420 solenoid control circuit high voltage in cold weather 35 degrees f or lower engine idles erratically between 1500 to 2000 rpm and loses power when accelerating. engine does not reach normal operating temperature for first 5 miles of driving. heater/defroster works poorly for first 5 miles of driving.
Reported in: SYRACUSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
engine light comes on and stays on. codes: po441 evap emissions purge flow fault p2420 solenoid control circuit high voltage in cold weather 35 degrees f or lower engine idles erratically between 1500 to 2000 rpm and loses power when accelerating. engine does not reach normal operating temperature for first 5 miles of driving. heater/defroster works poorly for first 5 miles of driving.
Reported in: SYRACUSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 pontiac vibe pcm failure. engine light came on, and the transmission began shifting very hard. engine code p2716. i have read numerous reports where people are told by dealerships to replace the transmission, and after doing so the symptoms still occur. after finally replacing the pcm, the issues were resolved. that means $4000 in wasted repairs. i have contacted gm with case 71-902887626. the car only shifts poorly when the engine light is on, so it seems logical that the issue is electrically related. (pcm) so far gm has denied that the pcm in this car is affected by the "current" recall. a monkey can put two and two together in this situation. i writing this for other vibe owners who get the run around with gm and their dealership.
Reported in: BEATRICE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe pcm failure. engine light came on, and the transmission began shifting very hard. engine code p2716. i have read numerous reports where people are told by dealerships to replace the transmission, and after doing so the symptoms still occur. after finally replacing the pcm, the issues were resolved. that means $4000 in wasted repairs. i have contacted gm with case 71-902887626. the car only shifts poorly when the engine light is on, so it seems logical that the issue is electrically related. (pcm) so far gm has denied that the pcm in this car is affected by the "current" recall. a monkey can put two and two together in this situation. i writing this for other vibe owners who get the run around with gm and their dealership.
Reported in: BEATRICE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
engine would not return to normal idle speed while driving. when placed in park or neutral, engine would idle at approximately 4000 rpm. engine speed in gear was approximately 2000 rpm at a full stop. the accelerator appeared to function normally other than the high idle issue. the accelerator pedal was checked for obstructions, or any other issues that would hold it in a partially depressed position. none were found, and the pedal was unable to be raised more than it's resting position. the throttle body was inspected, and appeared to function normally. with the key in the "off" position, the throttle plate could be manipulated through it's entire range of motion by hand. a generic scan tool was attached with the key in the on position, engine not running. the vehicle showed no stored or pending codes. "absolute throttle position" read 20% without the accelerator depressed, and went up to 80% upon fully depressing the accelerator. a throttle learn was attempted. (with the key on/engine off, the accelerator was fully depressed for 5s, then the key turned off, then the accelerator released.) the throttle learn did not effect the behavior. the accelerator pedal position sensor was inspected for loose wiring; none was found. the throttle position sensor was lightly tapped approximately six times toward the centerline of the vehicle with a flashlight. upon this action, "normal" throttle response returned. the suspect accelerator position sensor is still installed on the vehicle.
Reported in: WATERLOO IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63825Z
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle power train module was defective. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to locate the parts needed to repair the vehicle, stating that they were no longer being manufactured. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they were aware of the problem but they were not offering any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,000.
Reported in: LISSIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
timeframe of 2005 pontiac vibe recall of pcm/ecm unit - exactly how long are owners expected to wait for the replacement part for this recall that was submitted over 5 months ago?
Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact was driving on the interstate and the vehicle started making a grinding noise. the contact tried to drive onto the emergency lane but the vehicle stopped moving. a passerby pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a gm dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the transmission could not be repaired. the dealer did not inspect the transmission; the diagnosis came from how the transmission sounded. the manufacturer stated that the transmission was not under warranty and that transmission for that vehicle was no longer being made. the contact was able to find a used transmission to replace the failed one. the failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Reported in: BEAVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was shifted into any gear, she heard a loud noise and the engine jerked. the contact received a notice for recall 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) but the dealer refused to honor it. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and stayed on. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee. the failure mileage was 86,928.
Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL638X5Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise when driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that because the power control module was improperly installed, the engine and transmission had become defective and was causing the abnormal noise. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 102,000.
Reported in: MATTESON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise when driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that because the power control module was improperly installed, the engine and transmission had become defective and was causing the abnormal noise. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 102,000.
Reported in: MATTESON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
WHEELS:RIM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact noticed that the aluminum rims were defective and causing the tires to leak air and deflate intermittently. the contact made three attempts to replace the tires however, the tires continued to deflate intermittently. the dealer was not aware of the problem. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 35,000.
Reported in: LITTLEMOUNT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer states that after a new powertrain control module was installed per the recall, the car began to shift very hard and consumer states hearing a high pitched whining sound when she accelerated *tgw the consumer was advised by an independent mechanic the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the damage that was caused to the transmission. the consumer believed the pcm was installed incorrectly. *jb
Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer states that after a new powertrain control module was installed per the recall, the car began to shift very hard and consumer states hearing a high pitched whining sound when she accelerated *tgw the consumer was advised by an independent mechanic the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the damage that was caused to the transmission. the consumer believed the pcm was installed incorrectly. *jb
Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that the dealer replaced the power train control module instead of the ecm as stated in the recall. after repairs, the vehicle would shutter and shake abnormally and often times, would stall when shifting from reverse to drive with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they could make one repair under the recall and any further repairs would be at his expense. the contact stated that he believed that the initial repair performed on the vehicle was not the repair that should have been completed under the recall. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. updated 5/9/11 *cn updated 05/16/11
Reported in: FRENCHVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL66805Z
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that the dealer replaced the power train control module instead of the ecm as stated in the recall. after repairs, the vehicle would shutter and shake abnormally and often times, would stall when shifting from reverse to drive with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they could make one repair under the recall and any further repairs would be at his expense. the contact stated that he believed that the initial repair performed on the vehicle was not the repair that should have been completed under the recall. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. updated 5/9/11 *cn updated 05/16/11
Reported in: FRENCHVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL66805Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems *tgw the consumer stated he experienced transmission problems prior to the recall being issued. the check engine light illuminated and the transmission started changing speeds abruptly, especially at low speeds. within a couple of weeks, the vehicle began stalling in traffic. the consumer was informed that only 863.00 would be covered from the 2199.00 of the money he spent to fix the problems caused by a defective powertrain control module. the transmission was internally damaged and had to be overhauled. *jb
Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
in november 2008 my pontiac vibe (automatic transmission) started to shift harshly (literally slamming into gear), the check engine light came on and my mechanic pulled the code p2716 indicating a solenoid/transmission problem. the car was off warranty, but before i had any work done i called both the local pontiac dealer and gm (11/4/2008-documented). each said the same thing. there was no known problem and no recall. so i took the car to a transmission specialist and paid over $3200 for a new transmission. the car still shifted harshly and the transmission specialist did some research and found a toyota tech bulletin from 2006 that described the exact problem in the toyota matrix (sister car to the vibe-nummi plant). i asked pontiac about this and they still denied that there was a problem. this was also the time of the economic collapse and gm looked like it would go extinct. now, in sept. 2010, i get the recall notice admitting to the exact problem that toyota described in 2006. i was told to wait for the second letter before going to the dealer to check it out. the second letter came in feb 2011 advising me to go to the pontiac dealer to get the pcm checked. i did that but i already had the correct pcm from the initial failure in 2008. the failure of the now recalled pcm caused extremely harsh shifting which caused transmission damage (metal filings etc. in the transmission-documented) which led to a complete transmission repair job costing me $3275.45 as well as the replacement of the pcm. my transmission was ruined because of a known faulty part (pcm) that is just now under recall. the right thing for pontiac/gm to do is pay for my transmission repair caused by their faulty part.
Reported in: ALTAMONT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in to express discontent with recall repair *tgw the consumer stated her vehicle was running perfect before she took it to the dealer for a recall. the consumer stated when the vehicle was returned to her, it was idling badly. the next day, the vehicle would not start. the consumer returned to the dealer and upon diagnosis, it was determined the recall part that was installed was faulty. *jb
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in to express discontent with recall repair *tgw the consumer stated her vehicle was running perfect before she took it to the dealer for a recall. the consumer stated when the vehicle was returned to her, it was idling badly. the next day, the vehicle would not start. the consumer returned to the dealer and upon diagnosis, it was determined the recall part that was installed was faulty. *jb
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63875Z
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact noticed that the bolt that held the seat belt together became detached and the seat belt was unable to retract. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the contact was informed that the bolt was stripped and needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 179,351 and the failure mileage was 172,566.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63885Z
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
brought my 2005 vibe into a gm dealership due to paint bubbles on the hood. learned it was from my hood rusting from the inside out. the metal latch on the inside of the hood is rusting out and gm refuses to replace it. this is a safety issue that has been seen on other gm models and gm is not willing to pay for the fix. they are requiring their consumers pay hundreds of dollars to fix a potentially large safety issue. the rust can give way at any time and cause the hood to release while the car is driving down the road. *tt
Reported in: MINNEAPOLKIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
transmission failure on a 2005 gm pontiac vibe. *tt
Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63825Z
POWER TRAIN
the 5-speed manual transmission failed at approximately 103000 miles. likely cause was failure of an output shaft bearing. symptoms of failure began at approximately 90000 miles, which included a vibration in the shifter handle and slight buzzing noise. the noise progressively got louder and more frequent until i had it replaced at 103000 miles. had i not noticed the cause of the noise, the bearing may have failed while driving, which may have caused the transmission to lock up.
Reported in: ALLEN PARK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in regards to several vehicle repairs and request repair *tgw the consumer stated on february 22, 2007 the vehicle was first diagnosed with a failed power control module. on march 9, 2007 a new pcm was installed under warranty. on march 23, 2007, the oxygen sensor and exhaust were replaced. on october 22, 2009 the pcm failed again and the computer was reflashed. in sept. 2010 the consumer received a recall notice regarding the pcm. the consumer faxed over all the necessary paperwork for reimbursement. however, the consumer received a letter from gm stating they had not received all of the required documentation to process his reimbursement. *jb
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in regards to several vehicle repairs and request repair *tgw the consumer stated on february 22, 2007 the vehicle was first diagnosed with a failed power control module. on march 9, 2007 a new pcm was installed under warranty. on march 23, 2007, the oxygen sensor and exhaust were replaced. on october 22, 2009 the pcm failed again and the computer was reflashed. in sept. 2010 the consumer received a recall notice regarding the pcm. the consumer faxed over all the necessary paperwork for reimbursement. however, the consumer received a letter from gm stating they had not received all of the required documentation to process his reimbursement. *jb
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in regards to several vehicle repairs and request repair *tgw the consumer stated on february 22, 2007 the vehicle was first diagnosed with a failed power control module. on march 9, 2007 a new pcm was installed under warranty. on march 23, 2007, the oxygen sensor and exhaust were replaced. on october 22, 2009 the pcm failed again and the computer was reflashed. in sept. 2010 the consumer received a recall notice regarding the pcm. the consumer faxed over all the necessary paperwork for reimbursement. however, the consumer received a letter from gm stating they had not received all of the required documentation to process his reimbursement. *jb
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer writes in regards to several vehicle repairs and request repair *tgw the consumer stated on february 22, 2007 the vehicle was first diagnosed with a failed power control module. on march 9, 2007 a new pcm was installed under warranty. on march 23, 2007, the oxygen sensor and exhaust were replaced. on october 22, 2009 the pcm failed again and the computer was reflashed. in sept. 2010 the consumer received a recall notice regarding the pcm. the consumer faxed over all the necessary paperwork for reimbursement. however, the consumer received a letter from gm stating they had not received all of the required documentation to process his reimbursement. *jb
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63835Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving on the freeway during moderate traffic my 2005 pontiac vibe completely stalled and would not restart. after barely making it to the side of the road i called a tow truck to tow me to the dealership. i had went online while waiting for the tow and found that there was a recall for the engine control module that caused the same symptoms as i had. the dealership confirmed the vin and ordered the recall item. the next day they called me and informed me that they had installed the new control module and the car would still not start and they would need to dig further to find the cause. after digging more into it they called the next day (day 3) and told me that the exhaust camshaft was broken and recommended a new engine due to the amount of sludge and unknown factors with the current engine. the estimate of repair was $6100. i called my mechanic and he said that he could look and see if the camshaft could be replaced or if the engine did indeed need replaced. i had it towed to my mechanic (day 4) when i picked up the car at the dealership i was given a broken bolt that the mechanic said had been the problem. he said it had gotten lodged in a way that caused the camshaft to break., something he had never seen before. when i got it to my mechanic he said the same thing, "that bolt should never have broken and caused the camshaft to jam. i've never seen anything like this." when i ask what could have caused the bolt to break he said "manufacturer's defect. that's it, nothing else would cause a bolt in that position to ever break". he acquired a refurbished engine with about 30k miles on it and replace the entire engine (the cam/bolt had damaged the valves) for about $2600 and it runs fantastic. i was very lucky that when the engine stalled i could get through traffic and make it to the side without getting hit or causing more of a traffic jam.
Reported in: CAMARILLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer states transmission stalling problem *tgw the consumer stated he sent his receipts to pontiac regarding a transmission and stalling problem he experienced with his vehicle, which was in response to a recall notice he received. there has been no response from pontiac to date. the consumer stated he spent over $2200 to correct the problem.*jb
Reported in: ALPINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2005 pontiac vibe. consumer states transmission stalling problem *tgw the consumer stated he sent his receipts to pontiac regarding a transmission and stalling problem he experienced with his vehicle, which was in response to a recall notice he received. there has been no response from pontiac to date. the consumer stated he spent over $2200 to correct the problem.*jb
Reported in: ALPINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the engine continued to stall while driving and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that they would not repair the vehicle a second time under the recall. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 128,047.
Reported in: EASTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter, pcm and valve body needed to be replaced. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. updated 11/14/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced on recall but, the failure continued. updated 11/16/2012 *js
Reported in: MISHAWAKA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
SERVICE BRAKES
i started hearing a clunk while braking my car and soon, my car started shaking whenever i used my brakes. i checked my brakes and they looked great as well as the rotors. it turns out it is the steering column.
Reported in: KILLEEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
i started hearing a clunk while braking my car and soon, my car started shaking whenever i used my brakes. i checked my brakes and they looked great as well as the rotors. it turns out it is the steering column.
Reported in: KILLEEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
kumho solus kh25 tire purchased a set of four and within three miles of shop one tire sidewall blew out. one month latter another sidewall blew out. have picks of large blister that formed on tire before it blew out. am afraid to drive on remaining tires.
Reported in: UNION MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i was driving on the highway going approximately 65 mph and the car just started to slow down in the middle of the freeway. i pulled over safely and waited for tow service because the car would not start. over the next few days i repeatedly tried to start the car and it would not start. the consumer stated the recall that was performed on the vehicle failed, as the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle started to idle harshly. when the consumer called the dealer, about the vehicle being repaired, she was informed any additional repairs would not be covered under the recall, even though she was experiencing problems directly related to the recall. the consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic, where she was informed a code of p0440 and p0441, were related to the pcm, which he believed was the fuel pump causing the readings. shortly thereafter, the light illuminated again, and the consumer was advised it was the same codes. over the past two years, the pcm was reprogrammed, when it should have been replaced. updated 01/13/14
Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i was driving on the highway going approximately 65 mph and the car just started to slow down in the middle of the freeway. i pulled over safely and waited for tow service because the car would not start. over the next few days i repeatedly tried to start the car and it would not start. the consumer stated the recall that was performed on the vehicle failed, as the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle started to idle harshly. when the consumer called the dealer, about the vehicle being repaired, she was informed any additional repairs would not be covered under the recall, even though she was experiencing problems directly related to the recall. the consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic, where she was informed a code of p0440 and p0441, were related to the pcm, which he believed was the fuel pump causing the readings. shortly thereafter, the light illuminated again, and the consumer was advised it was the same codes. over the past two years, the pcm was reprogrammed, when it should have been replaced. updated 01/13/14
Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63895Z
POWER TRAIN
no warning lights - no problems with car - middle of intersection - very loud noise and car froze. towed to dealer - quoted $4800.00 to replace transmission. no other alternative available according to dealer. called gm who agreed transmission should not fail with a well maintained - low mileage vibe but since there is no recall there is nothing they can do other than "support the dealer's decisions." i expected this car to last for several more years. the trade in price is not much more than this repair price. driver was on their way to the highway and if this would have happened a few miles beyond where it did there could have been fatal consequences. with the current ignition recall issue that gm handled so poorly i am concerned that there could be an issue here that they just don't want to look at.
Reported in: EVANSTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
intermittent then steady display of "air bag" malfunction light on dash.
Reported in: DOYLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the key had shift to the off position. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Reported in: MUSKEGO WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63815Z
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car was parked all day. when i returned to the car i started it, rolled down the front (power) windows, left it in park to retrieve something outside the car for 5 minutes. returned and the inside driver door was in flames.
Reported in: CANTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL66805Z
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
car was parked all day. when i returned to the car i started it, rolled down the front (power) windows, left it in park to retrieve something outside the car for 5 minutes. returned and the inside driver door was in flames.
Reported in: CANTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL66805Z
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after stalling. the vehicle would only restart after being turned off for over an hour. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 197,000.
Reported in: LINDEN KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SN63L65Z
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after stalling. the vehicle would only restart after being turned off for over an hour. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 197,000.
Reported in: LINDEN KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SN63L65Z
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle jerked violently as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but recurred on two occasions. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure was not rectified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63805Z
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my girl's vehicle stopped on it's own several times with no warning, but later would restart. the engine just kept stopping she would say in various turns, but with jiggling the key it would start back up.the last time while turning left at a light the vehicle died in the middle of the turn again. this time, the vehicle just made it coasting thru the intersection. i noticed the key chain was overloaded with mace, mini baseball tigers bat, 15 keys, pictures etc. we took it to a mechanic and was informed the engine must be locked and we need to scrap the car because they could not get it to fire up. i believe it was the ignition switch that sometimes made contact. i just got a 4th notice that the 4th set of airbags are defective. the car is crushed now, but it seems pretty logical the ignition switch was faulty. i bought her a new car because it kept dying in turns. i did not put two and two togther until after the publicty. the scope of this recall needs to be expanded to the 2005 pontiac vibe. we were lucky that no one was coming from the other direction thru those intersections. the vin is 5y2sl62853z441113
Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL62853Z
AIR BAGS
stopped at red light with a dodge ram 1500 in front of me. i was rear ended by a car (toyota rav 4) going approximately 35 mph. i did turn my steering wheel to try and get into the turn lane to avoid the collision but did not have enough time. the car rear ended me and then my car was pushed into the truck in front of me. my car sustained damage to both the front and back. my head hit the side window jam (between the windshield and door) and then my nose and mouth hit my steering wheel. i was wearing my seat belt but still my face was injured and my left leg hit the steering column. i do remember feeling a point during the collision that i flew in the air - having the feeling that i was flying. my seat belt caught and i was pushed back into the seat. my seat was not too close to the steering wheel while i was driving. my airbag did not deploy at all even though i was rear ended and then pushed into the car in front of me. i sustained a broken nose which is broke on both sides from hitting the steering wheel i believe. i also ended up splitting my eye in two places when i hit the border between the windshield and door. i also ended up hitting my leg on the steering column with major bruising. the impact with the steering also caused my teeth to go through my top lip and broke numerous teeth. i feel like i would not have sustained such serious injuries if my airbag had deployed.
Reported in: CALDWELL ID || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
SEAT BELTS
stopped at red light with a dodge ram 1500 in front of me. i was rear ended by a car (toyota rav 4) going approximately 35 mph. i did turn my steering wheel to try and get into the turn lane to avoid the collision but did not have enough time. the car rear ended me and then my car was pushed into the truck in front of me. my car sustained damage to both the front and back. my head hit the side window jam (between the windshield and door) and then my nose and mouth hit my steering wheel. i was wearing my seat belt but still my face was injured and my left leg hit the steering column. i do remember feeling a point during the collision that i flew in the air - having the feeling that i was flying. my seat belt caught and i was pushed back into the seat. my seat was not too close to the steering wheel while i was driving. my airbag did not deploy at all even though i was rear ended and then pushed into the car in front of me. i sustained a broken nose which is broke on both sides from hitting the steering wheel i believe. i also ended up splitting my eye in two places when i hit the border between the windshield and door. i also ended up hitting my leg on the steering column with major bruising. the impact with the steering also caused my teeth to go through my top lip and broke numerous teeth. i feel like i would not have sustained such serious injuries if my airbag had deployed.
Reported in: CALDWELL ID || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5Y2SL63865Z
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. the contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. the contact had not been notified of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v350000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Reported in: ERIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5Y2SL63855Z