Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to apple chevrolet (8585 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60487, (708) 429-3000) where it was determined that the steering wheel air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 81,350.
2006 Pontiac Vibe: airbag warning light
15 of the 177 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Vibe describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 156,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Quirk chevrolet located at 1000 brighton ave, portland, me 04102, (207) 420-8968, and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated while driving. The cause of the failure was not determined. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 168,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v833000 (air bags). The contact took the vehicle to southern buick-gmc lynnhaven 2375 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23454 where he was informed that the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that soon after the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the air bag warning light became illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in two unknown recalls regarding the air bags. For each repair, the vehicle was serviced at paddock chevrolet (3232 delaware ave, kenmore, ny 14217, (716) 941-4093). After the latest recall remedy was performed, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v883000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact called mavis family chevrolet (located at 16414 n dale mabry highway, tampa, fl 33618, 813‑969‑2600) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
Takata recall ,driver side airbag light stays on have code for problem.
I took this car in for a passenger bag recall. My niece drives the car and I was unaware that the airbag warning light was staying on, on the dashboard. My niece thought it was normal since it started after getting the car back from the dealer. I recently saw the problem and had an SRS code reader pinpoint the problem to the passenger airbag which was worked on for the recall.
I had my car recalled for takata recall. Since then my airbag light has been coming on and now stays on all the time.
A compliant about a recall. A few months ago, my son took the 2006 pontiac vibe into a chevrolet dealer in mayfield, kentucky for a recall. Your records should show what was done. I do not have access to closed recalls. A few days later the air bag light came on and I just got though taking the vibe into a dealership a week ago, courtesy buick. They said it needed a communication module 1.5/6583. After spending 900+ dollars on the part and labor, they then told us that a steering wheel airbag coil assembly was also shorted out. They did not tell us that the original part might not fix the problem. It would be another 300+ dollars for this part and they could not say that would fix the air bag. Our air bags were functioning until the new part was put into the old system. We did not spend more money to fix the vibe. We also have a friend who has a vibe and he was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. There are too many problems with air bags. We need to know that a safety feature is a safety feature. Lives are at stake. What can I do to help fix this problem. Tell friends complaints to ?. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the front air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Updated 07/13/16*lj updated 07/25/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the air bag light on the driver side remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,123.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- On August 5, 2015, all GM dealers were notified that the vehicle population involved in Safety Recall...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
Recall number 19V627000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371, Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.
Recall number 18V883000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V‑043 and 15V‑285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Pontiac owners may call 1‑800‑762‑2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑312 in its entirety.
Recall number 15V285000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V‑043 and 15V‑286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V‑655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V‑285 which covers all other U.S. states.
Recall number 15V286000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Vibe airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?
15 of 177 owner complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Vibe (8%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
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There are 4 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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