10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,810 miles

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problem #251

Oct 262017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall: My car has been recalled since January 2017 and the Pontiac dealership still has no parts and/or remedy in order to fix the recall. It has been 9 months and they still are unable to address the recall. Obviously I don't want anyone to be injured while in my vehicle should the airbags deploy! I put today's date in the box at the bottom of this page (even though I didn't have an accident yet)

- Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA

problem #250

Mar 172017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in March of 2017. The dealer (sutliff Chevrolet, 1251 paxton St, harrisburg, pa, 17104) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

problem #249

Mar 032017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in July of 2016. The dealer (kunes country auto group of macomb, 3200 E jackson St, macomb, il, 61455) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Blandinsville, IL, USA

problem #248

Feb 152017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall I have been waiting for a replacement of air bag for 8 months !!! I need the passenger seat to be able to be used !!!

- Dover, OH, USA

problem #247

Jan 092017

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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. The contact called a local dealer (serpentini Chevrolet of strongsville, 15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136) and was informed that the recall parts were not available. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and provided case number: 8-3480228601. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #246

Mar 012017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata airbags. Still has not been fixed. No air bags available.

- Ellwood City, PA, USA

problem #245

Oct 242017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The recall notice appeared in March 2017. I was told I would be contacted when replacement parts were available. My follow up calls to my dealer indicated that parts had not become available. It is not feasible for me to continue avoiding the use of the passenger seat. I put my passengers at risk. The parts are still not available as of 10-24-17. I would like the manufacturer of the defective airbags to pay for a different manufacturer to replace my defective airbags before they go out of business entirely. We have so far not had an incident, but I would like to replace the defective airbags before we do.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #244

Mar 012017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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. Cardinal Buick GMC (3800 il-15, belleville, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #243

Oct 012015

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall - it's been over a year since this problem came to light. I find it unacceptable that GM has yet to have a fix for it. I have called two GM dealerships about this. I have already received takata chapter 11 information. Is GM waiting until they see how that shakes out? I would think GM would want to take care of this immediately to mitigate future law suits against them.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #242

Oct 192017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall: The manufacturer has not remedied safety recall 17V006 for my vehicle in a timely manner and has not provided any updates on when the remedy would be available.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #241

Jan 102017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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. The dealer (sullivan Buick GMC, 777 w dundee rd, arlington heights, il 60004) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-620-7668 and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The manufacturer provided case number: 8-3462102874. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #240

Mar 152017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that all letters would go out at the end of June for the repair. The manufacturer provided case number: 8-2969660551. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #239

Oct 182017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall - we were notified in March, 2017 that a recall on the front airbags was pending. As of 10/18/2017, seven months later, the recall is still pending. When will it be completed?

- Louisville,, KY, USA

problem #238

Jan 012017

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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. The contact called a local dealer (champion Chevrolet Buick GMC, 502 S 1st St, la grange, ky 40031) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact was also informed that a loaner vehicle was available, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 8-2971754826. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated the air bag on passenger's side has a defect that is a danger to rider. Updated 7/3/18

- Campbellsburg, KY, USA

problem #237

Mar 162017

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in July of 2016. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 7/31/18

- Wheeling, IL, USA

problem #236

Mar 012017

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
2009 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger air bag inflators safety recall. The consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 10/16/2017

- Boonville, MO, USA

problem #235

Feb 012017

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V6000 (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. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 8-3447392020, but were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #234

Mar 152017

Vibe

  • 0 miles
I received the recall notice in March of 2017 and the recall has yet to be remedied

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #233

Mar 152017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall - recall issued on my car January 10, 2017. I received written notice March 2017. It is now October 12, 2017 and there is still "remedy not available". I have made repeated calls to the dealer and to GM to get an estimate on when the repairs can be made and they have no information for me. I believe 9 months is much to long to have to wait for a recall repair. I have to borrow other people's cars when I need to Transport another person in the car. I want to trade in my car for a new one, but I'm certain this recall is going to hurt the value. Having to wait this long and to still not have an answer as to when the repair will be made is wrong.

- New Richmond, OH, USA

problem #232

Mar 012017

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (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. Joyce Buick GMC (chester rd, avon, oh) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Avon, OH, USA

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