10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,314 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated continuously, which was a safety concern. When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,651.
- Ogden, UT, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the dealer (don brown Chevrolet, 2244 S kings highway blvd, St. Louis, mo 63110, (314) 772-1400) stated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine why the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received a recall letter concerning the air bags. The remedy and part had not been available for months and the dealer was unable to verify when the manufacturer would supply the part. The dealer later scheduled an appointment and stated that they completed the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and verified that the failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was not available.
- St Louis, MO, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Harry green Chevrolet (1858 E pike St, clarksburg, wv) was contacted and refused to do the repair, stating the repair would cost $10,000. The contact was informed to call another dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Flemington, WV, USA
I received numerous recall notices about the air bag inflator. I have been to the local dealership a couple of times to resolve this issue. I'm told the repair part(s)have been on back order for months. What gives? the dealer is baierl Chevrolet 10430 perry hwy. Wexford pa. 15090.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
On the first recall for airbag I took my car to the dealership for the airbag replace and now the airbag and engine light is on all at all the time. Why?
- Isabela, PR, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of an unknown recall for the passenger air bag. The vehicle was repaired; however, the air bag warning indicator was still illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to coulter Cadillac phoenix (1188 East camelback rd, phoenix, AZ 85014; 602-264-1188), but they were unable to identify the cause of the illumination. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the driver's air bag may need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/3533975028. The contact was referred to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 115,700.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. While at a stop signal, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The passenger's and driver's air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck inquiry that required medical attention. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags) on May 13, 2015. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 9/13/18
- West Plains, MO, USA
On Feb 3 2014 I was in a car accident my air bag did not deploy causing me to have a herniated disk in my neck resulting in surgery to put a plate and screws in my neck I suffer from pain everyday from this.in my police report it states my air bag didnt deployi car was totaled.my car is on the recall.I was at a stop light got rear indeed and slamed it in vehicle in front of me totaling my car.I dont have excess to a scanner to send police report but I do have it if you need it.
- West Plains, MO, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform 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.
- Broomfield, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). The part to do 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 tool confirms parts not available.
- Buena Vista, CO, USA
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag recall repair problems. The consumer has been unable to get the problem rectified since he received the recall letter in June 2015.
- Longview, WA, USA
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to driver side and passenger side airbag replacement issues. The dealer informed the consumer, they were only replacing the passenger side air bag. However, the consumer stated he read where takata declared the driver's side air bag for the 2004-2007 Vibe's were the highest risk.
- Longmeadow, MA, USA
Took car to have the passenger side airbag recall fixed. 4 days later the airbag light came on. Took it back to dealership, now it's an issue with the driver side. Mind you there was no light on before they got in there. Computer code says the drivers side air bag circuitry high resistance. Sounds to me like the new part is causing other problems.
- Benton, PA, USA
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall 15V285.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2005 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.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Southbridge, MA, USA
Last week I receive safety recall notice that GM has the part to replace the passenger air bag inflator. The first GMC dealer I called did not have clue and has not got back to me yet. He first said a connector was being replaced. The second GM dealer said only a bracket was being replace and also did not have a clue. The GM recall letter stated the passenger side inflator was being replace. Is that correct"???"
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Harvard, IL, USA