10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,314 miles

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problem #88

Jul 152015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 168,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/19/16 the consumer stated the repair was made on Jan 8th.

- Richmond, MI, USA

problem #87

Jul 252015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #86

Jul 212014

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Hampton, MA, USA

problem #85

Jul 242015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

problem #84

Dec 162015

Vibe

  • miles
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 repair the vehicle 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.

- Greenfield, MA, USA

problem #83

Dec 072015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact recieved 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.

- Razine, WI, USA

problem #82

Jul 012015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete front passenger air bag recall notice. The consumer was informed the parts would not be available until March 2016.

- Holtsville, NY, USA

problem #81

Jul 012015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to unsafe airbag system. The consumer received a recall letter in July 2015. It has been over four months and still no response from GM concerning the repair. Recall # 15V285000.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #80

Jul 012015

Vibe

  • miles
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.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #79

Jul 062015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/12/16 updated 02/17/16.

- Queens Village, NY, USA

problem #78

Jul 242015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 02/04/16; updated 4/30/18

- Wiscasset, ME, USA

problem #77

Aug 152015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer has 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.

- Petersburg, WV, USA

problem #76

May 292015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 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 aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Englewood, OH, USA

problem #75

Nov 232015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall 14491. Notice of the recall arrived in July 2015. No further information has come from GM and parts are not available at the dealer. Essentially, GM and takata have left me with a vehicle unsuitable for a front-seat passenger--for 6 months! I'm glad that takata has been chastised for their slow-motion recall, but it hasn't provided any greater speed to the recall.

- Almond, NY, USA

problem #74

Jul 012015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. Manufacturer does not have parts to repair. Pontiac says no temporary fix is offered. Cannot have a passenger in the front seat! when will the parts be available?

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #73

Jul 182015

Vibe

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

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #72

Jul 012015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
2005 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

- Blytheville, AR, USA

problem #71

Nov 182015

Vibe

  • 179,000 miles
Recall 14491 was issued in July 2014. We received a notice from pontiav dated July 2015. No remedy is still available. This is ridiculous for two reason; first-the year delay in notification of recall, and second-the lack of remedy available. I checked the web for any progress= none.

- Reedsburg, WI, USA

problem #70

Jul 072015

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 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. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16

- Lincohn, NE, USA

problem #69

Nov 172015

Vibe

  • miles
Received recall #14491 in July 2015. Manufacturer still has no parts. In the meantime the letter says not to let anyone ride in the front passenger seat. Since there is no time limit for this to be repaired, it seems a violation of my usage of the vehicle to not have full use until they decide to fix it. I am complaining that not having a time limit in which to repair defects is restricting my usage of my property.

- Bowdoinham, ME, USA

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