2003 Pontiac Vibe: power window failure

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · 111,324 miles · CT

Reference gm recall no. 07273: window regulator bolts: recall repair done in 2008, recall work failed in 2016 and $311 was spent on window regulator assembly and labor. 2019/2020 the regulator is failing again. Window is rattling, slow to move up and down, including loud scraping noises. This happens in all modes of movement and non-movement.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the driver's side front window glass bolts loosened and separated from its housing causing the window to separate from the manual window regulator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 2/21/13 updated 6/13/13 *cn the dealer replaced the regulator assembly. Invoice received 06/17/13

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 79,000 miles · HI

There was a recall to replace bolts that hold the front windows onto the door window regulator of the 2003 pontiac vibe. I had the bolts replaced at the dealer, so the window would not shatter while driving or fall into the door frame. Well, replacing the bolts does not prevent this from happening. The window still fell into the door frame anyway and can shatter at anytime. The plastic clips that the replacement bolt screws into breaks easily which results in either the window shattering while driving and/or falling into the door frames. Therefore, the recall did not prevent this very unsafe event from happening. Please institute a recall for the plastic clips on the front windows to solve the problem that the initital recall was supposed to have addressed, but did not.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · HI

2003 pontiac vibe rear power windows will not roll down. The front side passenger windows makes a loud noise when I roll it down even though I did take it to the dealer when it was recalled.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Visibility · 59,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. He received the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v162000 ea08004, component: visibility:glass, side/rear). The dealer stated that their vehicle did not apply to the recall. Eleven months later when he attempted to roll down the power windows, there was a popping and cracking noise. An independent mechanic stated that the window regulator failed and was recalled. The manufacturer refused to authorize the repair. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 75,440. Updated 05/13/09 *cn the consumer stated he didn't believe the recall repair was ever corrected. He was still experiencing problems a day after the repair was supposedly done. Updated 05/13/09.

Filed Feb 3, 2009 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · MI

Had the bolts in the window units replaced from previous recall, but did not fix my problem. The drivers side window clicks and pops when being activated up and down. The window will not track right when going up and I have to use both hands to get it into the weather strip. During the bolt recall on the window the dealer said I needed a new window regulator and weather strip. Cost around $250.

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Visibility · 59,626 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact heard a loud noise after he started the ignition and activated the power window. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the door check link. The vehicle was repaired. The door glass bolts and window regulator were previously repaired. The federal safety agency campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility; glass, side/rear) was referenced. The failure and current mileages were 59,626.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · AR

My pontiac vibe was involved in a recall because screws were becoming defective and causing damage to the window regulator, and broken windows. The local pontiac dealership replaced the screws, put the door back together, and informed me that the regulator was bent. When I took the car to the dealership the main problem was that the window would fall when I would attempt to roll the window down, and put great pressure on the window. They told me that the regulator was my problem, and that it would costs me $300 to repair. Although this was the potential hazard leading to the recall. I am ashamed that gm and their dealers have no more concern for the safety of their customers than they demonstrated to me. I very strongly feel that gm should replace the regulator in the driver door of my vibe. Tonight I inadvertently pressed the button that does roll this window down while traveling down the interstate and it very nearly broke because of the undue pressure exerted on the glass.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Body · 70,000 miles · NJ

My 2003 pontiac vibe was involved in safety recall 07273: "the bolts in the front door that attach the window to the window regulator may begin to loosen, resulting in a popping or clicking sound when the window is operated. The glass may shatter during window operation, which could cause possible injury." the date on the recall notice is may, 2008. The window on the driver's side of my vehicle was in fact making a "popping" sound when operated. I first scheduled an appt. With the pontiac dealer (did not include name of dealer here, as instructions state not to include names) on june 20, 2008. My car was in service for 1 - 1 1/2 hours; however, when I received it back from the dealer, the window on the driver's still made the same "popping" sound when operated. The dealer agreed to look at the car again, and I took it back on july 22, 2008. The dealer claims that to fix the "popping" sound, I must pay approximately $230 for a "link" in the door. I do not believe that they in fact did anything at all to repair my car for the safety recall.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Visibility · 66,306 miles · CA

The passenger side window on my 2003 pontiac vibe jumps out of position when the power windows are operated. I have had the factory recall on the bolts on this window which the dealer did, but when the dealer gave me back the car from replacing the bolts, the window was worse at jumping out of the window and almost broke. I can not operate the window because it jumps out at an angle and makes a loud noise. The dealer said they think the power window regulator on that side broke although it was not that way when we brought it in. It also looks as if the door stop may be hitting the window when the power windows are operated. This window has made some noises or not operated properly off and on since I bought the car new and I brought it in to the dealer a couple times while under warranty, but since the problem was off and on at that time, they could not find the problem. Now it happens all the time and so I can not use the window at all. The dealer wont fix the problem as they say they do not consider it as part of the recent recall even though it is the same problem and it is unclear to me if they did the recall fix properly or if they made the problem worse. Luckily no one has been injured yet, but if I use the window, someone would be.

Filed Jul 1, 2008 · Visibility · 99,534 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact had her vehicle repaired in june of 2008 according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the passenger side front window almost came out of position. The dealer stated that her window regulator failed; therefore, the contact would have to be responsible for the $300 repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 99,534. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the consumer stated the recall was perfomred. Updated 08/07/08

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Body, Visibility · 46,263 miles · NY

Recall on pontiac vibe # 07273a, may 28, 2008 I own a 2003 pontiac vibe, which has the above recall. The recall consists of defective bolts, which attach the front door windows to the window regulator. The recall states that the defective bolts could loosen and the window may become loose and shatter. The above-mentioned problem occurred to my vibe january 8, 2008, before the recall was announced. The glass did drop out of the track and I brought it to a dealer for repair. The window glass was scratched when the window fell from the track. I have an extended warranty and the repair was completed but the glass was not covered. In early june I received a recall note on the vibe describing the exact problem and brought the vehicle in to have the work completed. I advised the service consultant of the previous repair and showed him the scratch in the glass. He stated that he did not think gm would pay for the glass but would ask the service manager. The manager stated I would have to call pontiac to see if they would replace the glass. I called pontiac (800‑620‑7668) and was given a case number of (71-637104061). After speaking with five different people over the course of seven days I was advised that gm would not replace the window because it did not shatter. I can provide documents and repair orders on request.