NHTSA Complaint #10189807 — 2005 PONTIAC VIBE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10189807
Vehicle	2005 PONTIAC VIBE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 15, 2005
Date Filed	May 4, 2007
Mileage	567 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC VIBE. ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. ON SEVEN OCCASIONS, INCLUDING NOVEMBER 29, 2005, THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR ADVICE REGARDING THE LEMON LAW. THE ATTORNEY ADVISED HER THAT SHE HAD SURPASSED THE LEMON LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR HER STATE DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 567.

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