Dt*: the contact stated while driving 3 to 5 MPH the vehicle was hit head on and neither frontal airbags deployed. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The seat belts were worn; however the seat belt did not secure the driver. Injuries were sustained to the head and back. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle has been inspected by the pontiac dealership. Updated 03/09/06.
The worst 2002 Pontiac Vibe problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe 59
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
What 2002 Pontiac Vibe owners say
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Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Vibe
Is the 2002 Pontiac Vibe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Pontiac Vibe, fewer than a typical Vibe model year.
What is the 2002 Pontiac Vibe year score?
The 2002 Pontiac Vibe scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Vibe: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Pontiac Vibe?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Vibe have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Pontiac Vibe have bad airbags?
The Pontiac Vibe model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (352 complaints), 2005 (174 complaints) and 2006 (119 complaints).
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