10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,920 miles

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problem #79

Oct 212019

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags). The contact called NHTSA for more information because she recently had the air bags replaced in February. The contact took the vehicle to shottenkirk Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac (5031 avenue O, fort madison, ia 52627, (319) 248-7835) to have the previous recall serviced; however, the VIN tool indicated that the parts remained unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Keokuk, IA, USA

problem #78

Oct 012019

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in two unknown recalls regarding the air bags. For each repair, the vehicle was serviced at paddock Chevrolet (3232 Delaware ave, kenmore, NY 14217, (716) 941-4093). After the latest recall remedy was performed, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #77

Dec 122018

Vibe

  • 156,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V883000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact called mavis family Chevrolet (located at 16414 N dale mabry highway, tampa, fl 33618, 813-969-2600) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #76

May 202018

Vibe

  • 156,000 miles
Takata recall, driver side airbag light stays on have code for problem.

- Bellaire, OH, USA

problem #75

Dec 102018

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V883000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Cutter Chevrolet (711 ala moana blvd, honolulu, hi 96813, (877) 471-1766) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kaneohe, HI, USA

problem #74

Feb 032019

Vibe

  • 80,000 miles
The engine light will not turn off even after a new computer

- Beverly, NJ, USA

problem #73

Dec 302016

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall after making an appointment and driving out to the dealership, they didn't have the needed parts and said it would take months to get them.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #72

Jun 212016

Vibe

  • 125,000 miles
I took this car in for a passenger bag recall. My niece drives the car and I was unaware that the airbag warning light was staying on, on the dashboard. My niece thought it was normal since it started after getting the car back from the dealer. I recently saw the problem and had an SRS code reader pinpoint the problem to the passenger airbag which was worked on for the recall.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #71

Jun 212015

Vibe

  • miles
I had my car recalled for takata recall. Since then my airbag light has been coming on and now stays on all the time.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #70

Jan 122017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #69

Oct 122017

Vibe

  • 217,595 miles
A compliant about a recall. A few months ago, my son took the 2006 Pontiac Vibe into a Chevrolet dealer in mayfield, Kentucky for a recall. Your records should show what was done. I do not have access to closed recalls. A few days later the air bag light came on and I just got though taking the Vibe into a dealership a week ago, courtesy Buick. They said it needed a communication module 1.5/6583. After spending 900+ dollars on the part and labor, they then told us that a steering wheel airbag coil assembly was also shorted out. They did not tell us that the original part might not fix the problem. It would be another 300+ dollars for this part and they could not say that would fix the air bag. Our air bags were functioning until the new part was put into the old system. We did not spend more money to fix the Vibe. We also have a friend who has a Vibe and he was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. There are too many problems with air bags. We need to know that a safety feature is a safety feature. Lives are at stake. What can I do to help fix this problem. Tell friends complaints to ?. thank you.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #68

Jun 052017

Vibe

  • 158,000 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. While driving approximately 20 mph on a wet road down a hill, the contact hit a wet patch of road. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. As a result, the front of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver's side seat rail was fractured. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Lawrenceburg, KY, USA

problem #67

Nov 282016

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the service engine indicator flashed and remained illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the catalytic converter and O2 sensor failed. Additional testing was required to further inspect the vehicle. In addition, the VIN was included but not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags). The contact called the manufacturer to address being referred to a dealer to diagnose the failure and to determine when a dealer would be able to schedule the recall repair. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Proctor, TX, USA

problem #66

Sep 012015

Vibe

  • miles
Front passager air bags making popping noises.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #65

Aug 302016

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Upper Parby, PA, USA

problem #64

Jul 052016

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Afton, VA, USA

problem #63

Jun 022015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the front air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Updated 07/13/16 updated 07/25/16.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #62

Apr 142016

Vibe

  • miles
My daughter received a recall notice for the air bags about a year ago she calledc and was told the airbags were backordered and they would get back to her they haven't. she received another recall for the airbags so I called and got the run around and finally transferred to watson Chevrolet for repairs. April 14, 2016 I spoke to watson and they said it would be two weeks before they would have the part. I called today May 4, 2016 and the part is still on backorder. Meanwhile this vehicle is being used and no one is allowed to sit in the passenger seat. How long will we have to wait to get this fixed?

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #61

Apr 202016

Vibe

  • miles
My check engine light keeps going on & off whenever it feels like it. My mother just got this car & it should not be doing this. It's very dangerous with it being accurate.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #60

Feb 182016

Vibe

  • 48,444 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 48,444. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

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