NHTSA Complaint #10294399 — 2005 PONTIAC VIBE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10294399
Vehicle	2005 PONTIAC VIBE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 18, 2008
Date Filed	December 3, 2009
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC VIBE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE STEERING TO FAIL AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. THE VEHICLE RESET ITSELF AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $1,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

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