10.0

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

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problem #59

May 132015

Vibe

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #58

Jan 272016

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a recall 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 contact notified the manufacturer who stated that there was no remedy and could not provide a loaner vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #57

Jan 212016

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
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 failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/13/16 the vehicle was repaired. Updated 04/19/16.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #56

Jul 242015

Vibe

  • miles
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 VIN was not available.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #55

Jan 122016

Vibe

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall - this recall is now approximately 1.5 years from the time it was issued. Approximately 6 months ago (a full year after the recall was issued) I finally recieved a notice from Pontiac informing of this recall. In bold-underline text, it stated "until the repari is performed, the front passenger seat should not be occupied". I have been patiently waiting and following this directive since I have received this letter, however it is a very significant inconvience to my family of four. I do not know how Pontiac/GM expects us to utilize the car I have purchased from them if I cannot use the front passenger seat. I called today and spoke to a representative at Pontiac/GM and was told that there is no information that they can provide and no timelines available. I understand that this is a large recall and it affects a lot of vehicles, but frankly that is not my problem. The responsible parties need to put all the resources (time, money, man-power) they can at producing the needed parts to fix this issue. Any assistance that can be provided to expedite this process would be appreciated.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #54

Jul 072015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #53

Aug 012015

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #52

Jul 242014

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and the part was not available to schedule the recall repair appointment for an extended period of time. The dealer was contacted several times and was unable to determine when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was not able to provide a time frame for the part to become available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Atwater, OH, USA

problem #51

Jul 012015

Vibe

  • miles
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.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #50

Jul 152015

Vibe

  • 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Weston, WI, USA

problem #49

Jul 072015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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 VIN was not available.

- Carnegie, PA, USA

problem #48

Dec 102015

Vibe

  • 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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Isheming, MI, USA

problem #47

Dec 142015

Vibe

  • miles
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

- Suncity West, AZ, USA

problem #46

Jul 242015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 01/13/16 updated 03/09/16.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #45

Jul 142015

Vibe

  • 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Glerndale, AZ, USA

problem #44

Dec 012015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
2006 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice until the end of 2016 15V-285.

- Somers, NY, USA

problem #43

Nov 202015

Vibe

  • miles
I bought this car couple years ago. I am at about 150000 miles. My check engine light has been turning on and off this whole year. Couple weeks ago I got 2 opinions to.get it chevked.out. The first spot gave me a estimate of about 2500 & second place about the same. They told me that there was a glitxh in the 2006 Pontiac Vibe transmissuon & computer. I drive about an hour to work everyday. I do not feel any difference when I drive but I definitely do not feel safe with the check engine light. Sometimes it will turn off but it is currently on again. I have checked gas cap & it secure. I have not even had this car for a long time. The check light should not be coming on at 150000. This is the only car that my.mother and I have & we definitely can not afford to buy or fix. Takata recall I have been doing research and I have not got into an acciden but I do not want my airbags to not work if something were to happen..this is not safe. I need this fixed.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #42

Jul 192014

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 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 recall 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/05/16

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #41

Jul 012015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall, re: Passenger side airbag. I am wondering when the cars affected by this recall will be able to be repaired. It is quite annoying to not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat of my car. I am also concerned that, in the event of an accident, the airbag may cause issues, even without a person in that seat. I received a notice dated July 2015 and have not received any further notice. I looked online, and no remedy is yet available.

- Emmaus, PA, USA

problem #40

Nov 102015

Vibe

  • 90,000 miles
On June 16, 2015, Toyota issued an expanded recall on airbags in a wide range of their vehicles. My 2006 Pontiac Vibe is included in the recall. It is now November 10, 2015 and no resolution is in site. This is a possibly life-threatening condition in the vehicle and nothing has been done about it. What is the NHTSA doing to hold Toyota and GM accountable for this inexcusable delay" I have not had an incident yet, nor do I want to. Are we waiting for more lives to be irreparably harmed for some action to take place" I am using this complaint form as the only avenue I am aware of to file a grievance in this matter.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

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