2009 Pontiac Vibe acceleration problems

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

I was driving no warnings lights to shutting down on the road to black smoke came out of the back luckily a guy was going by and helped me move my car

Filed Apr 24, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

Accelerates on its own from idle or low speeds. Was recalled on 2/8/2010 #2010018..and repaired on 6/21/ 2010. Approx. 2 years ago it started to "take off again". Grand Buick... Grandville MI advised there was no current recall. I'm waiting for GM to advise of a no charge to owner recall.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 117,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the vehicle speed control (VSC), ABS, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the independent mechanic replaced the heat shield. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Acceleration · 167,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to move. The check engine and vsc off warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to general motors (300 acme dr, monroe, nc, 704‑283‑8175). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v018000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 170,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving between 45-50 MPH, the contact lost contact of the vehicle because the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact quickly shifted into third gear, but it did not slow the vehicle down. The contact then shifted into neutral and the motor revved up to 7,000 rpms. The contact shifted back into drive, but the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact powered off the engine and coasted the vehicle into a driveway. The vehicle was restarted and the engine revved back up to 7,000 rpms. The contact powered off the vehicle a second time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · IA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v024000 (vehicle speed control), 12v491000 (visibility), 14v168000 (air bags), and 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called hi-way chevrolet buick inc at (712) 476-5309 (located at 1427 10th st, rock valley, ia, 51247) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v491000 (visibility), 10v024000 (vehicle speed control), 14v168000 (air bags), and 17v006000 (air bags). The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (pat obrien in willoby, oh) did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · PA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags) and 10v024000 (vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Acceleration · 197,000 miles · GA

Pedal accelerator - when driving, the car accelerates on this own even when the accelerator pedal is not depressed. The result is increased speeds, and when reaching a stop, the car has to quickly be placed in neutral or park to stop the car, else, it will continue to move. There was a previous recall for this situation with gmc and there was an attempt to fix this issue with my vehicle. However, it has become an issue again. This has happened several times, and it poses a safety hazard.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Acceleration · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck in the depressed position. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions; however, the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v024000 (vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.