10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles

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problem #2

Dec 302005

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving around a corner the vehicle collided with another vehicle which resulted in a frontal impact. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Also, the driver's side seat belt did not restrain the occupant. Injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not inspected to determine why the air bag failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been informed. There are police reports.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 012005

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Consumer's vehicle was hit and front of the vehicle was smashed in. The force of seat belt left a bruise. The air bags never deployed. The insurance company stated the air bags were a Pontiac issue. Pontiac wanted consumer to pay for towing vehicle 110 miles. This happened on August 1, 2005.

- Crowley, CO, USA

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