2005 Pontiac Vibe: jerking or lurching

Filed May 21, 2014 · Engine · 102,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle jerked violently as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but recurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure was not rectified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Engine · 86,928 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was shifted into any gear, she heard a loud noise and the engine jerked. The contact received a notice for recall 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) but the dealer refused to honor it. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and stayed on. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee. The failure mileage was 86,928.

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Acceleration · 14,088 miles · NY

I have owned my 2005 pontiac vibe (auto transmission)for 3+ years. During this time period, on 4 separate occasions, I have experienced a problem with the vehicle speed control similar to those of other consumers (see complaint # 10117784 for 2005 vibe & #10207504 for 2006 vibe). While applying the brakes and almost at a complete stop, the engine speed (RPM) of the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated causing the car to lurch forward. This problem has occurred twice while I was stopping at a 4-way stop intersection and twice as I was entering my garage. Had I not shifted into park immediately during the garage incident that occurred yesterday, I believe I would have struck the back wall of the garage. If there had been cars proceeding through the intersection of the 4-way stop, I believe I would have had an accident. Initially, for the first 3 instances,I believed that since I wear a wide shoe that my foot may have pressed on both the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time. However, since the incident that occurred at the 4-way stop intersection about 7 months ago I have been extra cautious while braking, making sure my right foot only presses on the brake pedal while stopping. Since I experienced the problem again yesterday and knowing that I only pressed on the brake pedal, I believe that there is some other problem going on here with the engine/engine throttle system. It will undoubtedly be a difficult problem to diagnose since it is intermittent in nature. However, I believe it is a potentially serious problem with serious consequences to consumers. I will be taking my vehicle to my gm dealer service department next week for a complete vehicle inspection, but my gut feeling is that this is a "hidden" design problem that might not easily be found.

Filed Feb 22, 2007 · Transmission · 46,884 miles · IL

Tl* -the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. While driving there was hesitation and force when changing gears and accelerating. A yellow warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was 46,884. This failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the pressure solenoid has been diagnosed as faulty. The consumer stated the vehicle jerks into gear first through fifth. Updated 03/19/07.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Acceleration · 150 miles · NY

While applying the brakes to stop vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward. Consumer had to slam on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not locate the cause of the problem.