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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5Y2SL63815Z••••••2005 Pontiac VIBE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Pontiac VIBE build (17 vs 6).
17on this build
261on the model
46builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 7Engine And Engine Cooling 2Electrical System 2Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2006
Car crash which my vehicle crashed into rear of vehicle in front of me. Speed was above 20mph. My car is totaled and air bags didnt deploy
Electrical SystemFeb 2015
Since purchasing in 09/2013 driver's side front window has been grinding when lowering with power window switch. Did not seem to be hung right inside the door but always completed seal when closing. Sounded like a piece of plastic was caught between the glass and door. Took…
EngineJul 2012
The contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V387000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The engine continued to stall…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2010
2005 pontiac vibe. Consumer states the vehicle is involved in a recall for the powertrain control module (PCM). Components could fail prematurely or cause engine stall or failure to start. *kb consumer sent additional correspondence received 120210 *tgw the consumer stated he…
Power TrainAug 2010
The contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact was driving on the interstate and the vehicle started making a grinding noise. The contact tried to drive onto the emergency lane but the vehicle stopped moving. A passerby pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle…
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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 5Y2SL63815Z431227 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.