Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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. The contact stated that her air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to wuerflein chevrolet buick gmc (2527 bridge ave, albert lea, mn 56007) to be repaired under the recall. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the air bag warning light remained illuminated despite the repair. The contact called the same dealer back and was informed she had to pay a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *bf
2008 Pontiac Vibe: airbag warning light
6 of the 63 complaints about the 2008 Pontiac Vibe describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 3
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v627000(air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Schukei chevrolet inc located at (721 s monroe ave, mason city, ia 50401) was contacted and confirmed parts not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced the air bag warning light being illuminated briefly. The failure mileage was 99,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Sheldon buick (855 rochester rd, rochester hills, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Sent the federal safety agency complaints twice-on 11/10/13 #10551685 and on 7/23/14#10615814 about airbag light on which the auto mechanics told me the airbags might not work in the event of an accident!since there have been numerous recalls because of faulty airbags I do not understand why my vehicle has not been recalled!
I originally sent this complaint in nov.2013,odi#10551685. Airbag light is still on and with all the gm recalls wondering why this isn't one of them.one website I checked said something about a cable causing this problem but it only covered 2009-2010 models. Why aren't the 2008 models included since this seems to be the problem with my car.
Airbag warning light on-no crash of any kind-dealer said was defective sensor connected to seat would cost over $600 just for the seat-then around september 2013 overdrive engages every time is put in drive and will only disengage by putting into neutral then drive.
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
- Air bags
- 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
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 model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. 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
- The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. This recall expands recall 15V‑285.
Recall number 16V127000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
- 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
- The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. This recall expands recall 15V‑286.
Recall number 16V128000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Pontiac Vibe airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Pontiac Vibe?
6 of 63 owner complaints about the 2008 Pontiac Vibe (10%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
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