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5Y2SL62884Z••••••2004 Pontiac VIBE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Pontiac VIBE build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
217on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherAug 2018
Driver side window made a loud clanking noise when using the power switch to lower it with the driver door closed. This occurred several times both during driving and while in park. Driver side window will not rise to the closed position, it is all the way down. When depressing…
Air BagsMar 2015
The contact owns a 2004 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V043000 (air bags) and 15V286000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
StructureNov 2014
The recall is on the bolts of the window and so as I was trying to get the window to close it just shattered...there are 2 other recalls on it ....they had the car for 2 days and they haven't done nothing to it yet...and as I understand they wont fix the window..can you help
Electrical SystemMar 2010
I drove about 1 mile in city driving with the cruise control on. When I attempted to park (diagonal, front end approach) I was using the accelerator slightly. As I approached the front of the parking space, I moved my foot to the break. During this moment, the engine RPM…
VisibilityOct 2009
My passenger window kept falling, once the window shattered. There was a recall notice to replace the bolts. This was completed in may 2009. Today, it happened again. I rolled the window down and was rolling it back up and it became completely dislodged, to the point the entire…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5Y2SL62884Z431886 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.