2009 PONTIAC VIBE Visibility Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2009 PONTIAC VIBE
5 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (JONES BUICK GMC TRUCK LOCATED AT 1335 MANHEIM PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17601; (717) 394-0711) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY OF THE INDOOR AND VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENT NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 888-327-4236 AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. CASE NUMBER: 8-3025152974 WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,690.
2009 PONTIAC VIBE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POTENTIAL FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH RECALL NOTICES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE ATTEMPTED TO GET THE RECALL RESOLVED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, ONLY TO BE INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN HER BLIND SPOT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE A CONCAVE MIRROR FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE MIRROR YET WAS STILL UNABLE TO SEE IN HER BLIND SPOT. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES ON THE VEHICLE WERE 15, 000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, WHEN HE PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN; THE EXTERIOR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WAS MOUNTED TOO HIGH CAUSING A BLIND SPOT WHICH RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MIRROR WAS A MANUFACTURERS DESIGN FLAW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. UPDATED 07/19/10 *BF UPDATED 07/21/10*JB
2009 PONTIAC VIBE STEERING FEELS LIKE STEERING WHEEL NOT CONTROLLING DIRECTION OF VEHICLE AND SLIGHT TURNS CAUSE CAR TO TURN MORE THAN IT SHOULD. WHEN PARALLEL PARKING ON LEFT SIDE OF ONE-WAY STREET AND PULL INTO TRAFFIC, NO VISIBILITY TO SEE IF CARS COMING FROM BEHIND. *TR
Other 2009 PONTIAC VIBE Problem Areas
Air Bags
352 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
39 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
19 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Service Brakes
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint