7.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,750 miles

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problem #3

Jul 052009

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 1,500 miles
2 weeks ago, I started smelling a gas odor coming from the front of my car as I drove. Then as I started it and stopped it ; I smelled it. Now it smells like exhaust all the time. I took it to the dealer today and they went over the entire exhaust and gas system and said it is fine. They agreed there is a "chemical smell", but nothing is wrong or the computer system would alert us. I picked up my car and it still smells like exhaust, not a "chemical". my husband and I became nauseous driving after and hour last week and had to roll down the windows. He said he was light headed. It never smelled like this before and I can't stand driving it not only because it stinks but possible carbon monoxide.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 042010

Vibe

  • 12,750 miles
Catalytic converter odor inside car upon medium or greater acceleration on Pontiac Vibe 2009 2.4L engine. This is vehicle type complaint.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #1

Nov 302008

Vibe

  • 12,000 miles
Exhaust smell inside passenger compartment. This is an ongoing problem. Dealership states there is no problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA