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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5Y2SP67099Z••••••2009 Pontiac VIBE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2009 Pontiac VIBE build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
490on the model
76builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 9Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2009
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact started the ignition; and when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The failure would occur sporadic. In addition, the failure occurred in the reverse position causing the vehicle to…
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall. I was instructed to file this safety complaint if the manufacturer was unable to fix the defective air bag. I called our local dealership and they told me they have not identified a fix to the problem yet
TiresJul 2010
Tire pressure problems on all eagle tires that came with car. Had side walls cleaned and tire leakage continues. Tires have to be refilled every 2 weeks. Will need to replace all tires. Problems began with less than 30,000 miles on tires. Ntb notified owner that eagle…
Power TrainFeb 2010
I drive a 2009 pontiac vibe (essentially a toyota matrix) and under the right circumstance the vehicle will upshift right after you put on the brake causing the vehicle to surge ahead for a moment due to the upshift. It only happens at around speed of 25-35 mph. This is…
Service BrakesDec 2009
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while driving 10 to 15 mph, she depressed the brake pedal and it felt as if the ABS engaged. It took extra effort for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. She was almost in the middle of the intersection before the…
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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 5Y2SP67099Z435282 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.