Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle's sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered everywhere. After hearing a rattling sound, the vehicle was pulled over immediately and was inspected by the contact. The shattered sunroof was not immediately noticed because the interior sunroof cover was closed. After inspecting the vehicle for four hours, the shattered sunroof was detected. After detailed inspectation of the sunroof the sunroof glass appeared dull and was sticking up. The vehicle was taken to an autoshop for replacement of the sunroof.
2004 Pontiac Vibe visibility complaints
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When I first purchased my car I noticed that my passenger window was loose. When I rolled the window down it would shake. When I was going to shut the passenger door I had to make sure the window was up so that it wouldn't break. I took it to the dealership and had it fixed. Now recently I heard a small noise in the driver window when I roll the window up and down. Not popping, but maybe like a shifting or like it was going to pop. Sure enough my window was shattered. I was getting out and rolled up the window when I noticed the window sounded funny. Not long later when I returned to my car was when I noticed what had happened. I took my car to a repair shop to have the window fixed 2 times. The window kept falling out of track. Finally they figured that there must be more going on with the window. I received a call from them and they told me that the regulator was bent. I'm not sure what caused this to happen or the window to shatter, but I know that as long as I have had the car there has not been wear and tear on the windows. I live in texas and use the air condition 98% of the time.
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle had many different problems and safety defects. The first problem started just seven days after purchasing the vehicle. While pressing on the brakes they sounded like they were falling apart. The next problem concerned the engine. At times there was noise and the vehicle shook very badly. Also, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The third problem involved the electrical system. When the vehicle was started the radio made a cracking sound, and the power door locks worked intermittently. The interior lights flashed/turned off and on. Due to the lack of illumination, and the instrument cluster was very hard to see. When the power windows were rolled up one can hear a buzzing sound .while parked in a parking lot the keyless entry opened another vehicle that was 30 feet. Away. Also, the smells of raw gas fumes were coming from inside of the vehicle. The dealership inspected the vehicle, and found the firewall shield screws were loose. The manufacturer has been contacted, and was currently in arbitration.
Dt: the contact stated that vehicle was equipped with power windows. While she was rolling up the front passenger side window heard a popping sound. The window formed a crack and shattered. Also, the contact complaint that the steering wheelwas very loose. She felt that it was difficult to maintain control of vehicle because she had to keep two hands on the wheel at all times to keep it from moving. Upon inspection by a service dealer, they found that the bracket underneath the steering column shifted. The dealer would have to replace the brackets to remedy the problem with the steering wheel.
My pontiac vibe 2004 with sun roof package first of all the flooring in the car had mildewed and molded. The carpet was replaced after many times going back and forth to the dealership where I purchased at. The flooring in the car is wet once again not from moon roof this time but possible air conditioning tubing that may or may not be damaged. The car still has a very strong odor of mold in it that will not decrease. I am afraid that there may be harmful mold spores that may have already grown from the last time it was saturated with water due to manufacturer defect on drain tubing for moon roof. I purchased my new vehicle about 4 months ago and I have had to have the brakes looked at twice since they were warped, the leakage throughout my vehicle, and the frame needed to be realigned. I think this car is a lemon. The dealership siemanns of bridgeman michigan did replace some parts on it but only after begging to do something about the cars standing water in vehicle started to mold.
On my 2004 pontiac vibe, the instrument cluster is lined with a chrome finish that reflects into the windshield making visibility reduced. Ralph nader criticized this over 30 years ago when car manufactures were using chrome finishes that caused noticeable glare. Apparently, pontiac forgot driver visibility when they added chrome and brushed aluminum to their instrument clusters.
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