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5Y2SP67019Z••••••2009 Pontiac VIBE
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2009 Pontiac VIBE build (22 vs 6).
22on this build
490on the model
76builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 15Steering 4Vehicle Speed Control 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsDec 2018
Takata recall. My recall was completed. However, when I picked my car up after the repair, my airbag light was on. I picked it up at close and noticed the light was one when I got to the light basically next door from the dealership. I called immediately as I couldn't turn…
SteeringNov 2018
Steering - my 2009 pontiac vibe has serious manufacturer's defect steering issues that makse it feel very unsafe to drive. Even at low speeds there is a rattle that comes from the intermediate shaft, it rattles feels loose, and gives an uncontrolled feeling. My 2009 has only…
Power TrainMar 2017
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving 65 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were…
Seat BeltsSep 2016
My 2009 pontiac vibe 2.4l engine had excessive oil burning and it went from bad to worse in a matter of days. I had it looked at and the piston rings were faulty, which then LED to my engine seizing, and also my seat belt buckle which connects to the seat will not latch in the…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2012
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated excessively. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign numbers: 10V024000 (vehicle speed control)…
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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 5Y2SP67019Z445689 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.