Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact stated, while the vehicle idle and in park, the front drivers side window abnormally shattered without warning. The dealer advised he was unable to provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v162000 (visibility: glass, side/rear). The failure and current mileages were 140,000.
2003 Pontiac Vibe visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact stated the front driver and passenger side power windows were inoperable. The window bolts were previously replaced under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 08v162000 (visibility: glass, side/rear). The manufacturer advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle in for further inspection. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH and the power window glass abruptly released downward inside of the doors without assistance. Also, the failure occurred whenever the windows were locked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic test. The failure was related to a defective part that secured the window glass. The windows were repaired on two separate occasions. The failure mileage was 79.000. The current mileage was 95,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. The contact hears a horrific popping and squeaking sound whenever the front passenger side window is rolled halfway down. In may of 2008, she received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). The vehicle was repaired according to the recall, but the failure recurred one year later with the same window. The dealer stated that they would have to take apart the window to diagnose the failure; however, they would not be responsible for the repair cost. The contact believes that the diagnostic repair should be free since the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 08/14/09. *lj updated 08/17/09/
In may of 2009 while driving my car on the throgs neck bridge I heard a crash and a thump from the drivers side door. I grabbed onto the glass and held it in place. I was able to lock the window so it would not go down and proceeded on my way. I took it to a pontiac dealership in massachuttes and I was told all damages would be covered because it was due to the recall number 08v162000 the door bolts that hold the window in place broke causing the window to crash and the glass to shatter. I was unable to get the window fixed in massachuttes so I brought the car to the dealership in old westbury, new york. This dealership gm pontiac in hicksville told me nothing was covered except the bolts. I called the pontiac dealership and one person told me that the pontiac will cover the window. The dealership would not take my word for it and called pontiac themselves they spoke with a different individual and they said that it wasn't covered. They then quoted me at 700.00 dollars to get everything fixed. I refused service. Currently I have called everyday to see what they mix up is and no one returns my phone calls.
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.
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.
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.
Driver's side door glass makes loud snapping noise when glass is lowered. Sounds like something will break. Took to pontiac dealer, and he reports that I need a new "check link" because it is interfering with the window mechanism. Cost is $130 for part and 1hr labor to install. Found odi #pe07049 to identify same issue on same make, model, and year of car.
Recall notice for 2003 pontiac vibe regarding the bolts in the front and passenger side doors. Consumer has issues with reimbursement. *nj the consumer stated she began having problems with the bolts in the driver side door in 2006. It was causing the window to stick and making clicking noises. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail which stated reimbursement may be possible. Gm informed the consumer she was not eligible for reimbursement since it was already fixed under recall; and gm only pays for repairs once.
After having the recall done on my 2003 vibe, for the replacement of bolts in the power window mechanism. In august I again began experiencing loud cracking noises and screeching upon operation of the windows. I was told to return to the dealership that performed the recall to have it checked. They examined the windows and the mechanics heard the noises but weren't able to determine a cause. They lubricated the mechanism, for which I had to pay,and said I should not have any further problem. However, if I did have any more trouble the cost would be my responsibility. I used the windows very little because I had no confidence in the repair. I began to hear the noises again. Yesterday, upon returning from taking my mother to her heart specialist, I stopped near our mail box. My mother opened the passenger side window about 2/3 of the way. As she started to reach through the opening, to the get the mail, the window exploded. I say exploded because the force at which it shattered was so great the it threw glass onto the roof of the car. Fortunately no one was hurt. My mother was covered in glass, as was the passenger side of the car. Glass also hit my daughter who was in the back seat.
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.
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.
Driver's side window pops when going up & down. It is intefering with the door check link. This will likely break the glass at some point.
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
2003 pontiac vibe with a recall for power windows. Consumer states that he scheduled an appointment as indicated on the recall. He was informed that the parts wouldn't be available for 3 more days. *kb the consumer stated he experienced the window failure in nov 2007, however his claim was denied, because according to chevrolet, the parts that were replaced, were not the parts covered by the recall.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac vibe. Whenever the contact rolls the front driver or passenger window up or down, the window appears loose. The windows also make a popping and rattling sound. The failure began when the vehicle was purchased and has since worsened. The federal safety agency campaign id number ea08004 (visibility:glass, side/rear) was referenced; however, the contact was informed that pontiac does not have a safety recall. He was further informed that toyota only performs the recall repairs on the toyota versions of the vehicle. The current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
Driver window shattered after loud noise. Window shattered in my face. Dealer would not acknowledge gm recall and pontiac has not been helpful. I paid $350 to get it fixed. This was a very dangerous situation on a busy interstate and they don't seem to care their vehicle is defective.
Both windows shattered on my 2003 vibe.
No actual failure, yet. However, front passenger electric window clicks when being put down. If the window is part way down it rattles when the door is closed (the driver's side does not). I am submitting this after having read that this problem is under investigation and possible subject to a recall. It has been occurring for several months.
Own a 2003 pontiac vibe, car runs great, but have had problems with both front windows going up and down, they want to track wrong in the window guide weather gadget and flutter loudly and violently when traversing. Left front door window switchpack has long ago fell apart (the bezel that holds switch firmly in the door panel) this condition was always with this car from day 1 of our ownership. Thank you for your time.
The driver side power window made a clicking noise during operation and would bind up when it got to the top. The left front regulator was faulty and needed to be replaced.
My car was parked and I was in the driver's seat. I used the power window button to lower the passenger side front window. The window seemed to hesitate/stick. Then the window shattered. The parking lot and the interior of my car was covered in glass. The window glass and window motor needed to be replaced.
Window made clicking popping noise as it was going up, then exploded.
My 2003 pontiac vibe passenger power window "shattered with a loud bang" while being raised. This happen while driving down the road at 55 MPH. All passengers were covered with glass but all were lucky and didn't get glass in their eyes or any cuts. It could have also caused an accident causing loss of control.
Window regulator on front passenger door continues to break causing cable to come off track and tangle in door and window tabs to break off requiring repair (approx $250 usd). Window has to be taped up to prevent from falling out of car while driving.
I was rolling up the front passenger window of my pontiac vibe and the glass exploded.
I have a 2003 pontiac vibe and my passenger window has been making popping and clicking noises while being rolled up or down for a few months, then recently it got stuck as it was being rolled back up and it shattered.
I read article in the cleveland plain dealer regarding the pontiac vibe front passenger window popping and not going down and shattering. This happened to me. I took the car into a pontiac dealer but they did not acknowledge any other prior complaints? They did call in a glass guy who replaced the window and I paid for it?
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