2009 Pontiac Vibe brakes problems

Filed Jun 28, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

I been trying to get the recalls to be fix but both the dealers and GM haven’t been able to help due to parts discontinued, I been trying to get this issued resolve for a year or so. I need help please, they just keep saying that all recalls on this vehicle don’t have the parts for it and don’t know what else to do.

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 Nov 26, 2019 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NY

At stop, vehicle attempted accelerating. Much pressure on brake pedal needed to keep car from moving. After shutting off engine and restart, seemed ok. Third and most significant occurance. *ln

Filed May 16, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 86,008 miles · TN

On may 11, 2016 while driving on I -81, my car with 86,000 miles on it suddenly started to weave back & forth across the interstate. I thought the tie rod had broken. I was able to slow down and pull off the road. Then I called a tow truck and had it taken to the nearest repair shop..no warning lights came on until the gm mechanic plugged in his code reader. Then lots of lights lit up. He said that the electronic control unit went haywire and caused the ABS system to fight with the stabilitrak system. All I know is that a extremely dangerous failure happened. If we had been in heavy traffic, or on slick rainy or snowy roads a serious accident would have occurred this failure reminds me of the problem toyota had years ago with their vehicles suddenly accelerating out of control.. My pontiac vibe is made by toyota. Please investigate toyota electronic control units. The part the gm dealer replaced is part # 19205576 :sl -n - module. It's price is $1,171.98 work was done at bachman - bernard chevrolet buick gm cadillac inc. 3365 east andrew johnson hwy greeneville, tn 37745. Phone # 423‑639‑4441. The mechanic's name is [xxx] . Service advisor is ..-[xxx]. R/o # 6063277. I do not have a scanner to upload the repair invoice. If you need any other information please email me at [xxx] or call [xxx], or [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA

Repeated front brake repairs to stop heavy vibration when applying brakes. Vibration is extreme in the steering column and the stick shift, and sometimes throughout the car. Repairs were done 3 times in 18 months, and it keeps coming back within a month after repairs. I never brake hard to cause this. Transmission repeatedly pops out of 5th gear during acceleration, reportedly caused by defective or broken synchronizer. Had to replace transmission.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Brakes · 45,089 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while driving less than 20 MPH, the vehicles brakes failed. As a result, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drivers side rear hub, bearing, and sensor had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,089.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,000 miles · WI

Various lights come on in the dashboard, I forget now exactly which lights, but I think it was the ABS light, the vsc light, and the traction control light. This happens only for a few minutes in a month or so. When it happens, the abc, vsc, and traction control do not work (I tested it in a snowy parking lot). I went to salentine pontiac a couple years ago, and they said that since it is so intermittent, they are not really likely to be able to find the source of the problem, nor know if they would have fixed it. I contacted pontiac via e-mail and phone, and was told they have no idea what the problem is, and have never even heard of such a thing. Looking on the internet, I found several other people with the same problem. Now I see there is a recall involving exactly this issue, but it is apparently only for the pontiac g6. It seems unlikely that the vibe problem is not related. I would hate to see g.m. Go broke, but the things they have been doing are unconscionable.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 18,000 miles · WI

Periodically (once or twice per month) the anti-lock brakes, traction control, and vehicle stability control will stop working for a few minutes. When it happens, the warning lights all go on. I tested the function in a slippery parking lot, so know the various features stop working when these lights go on. I looked in the internet and found several people have the same issue. They have been told it is everything from a bad gas cap to a connector on the brake sensor to a cracked computer circuit board. I asked my dealer at the time about it, and they said realistically if it only happens for a couple minutes and then might not happen for a month, they don't know what's causing it nor even if they would have fixed it. I called pontiac and they said they never heard of the problem and told me to take it to a dealer and let them look at it. I don't want to run up hundreds or even a thousand dollars looking for a problem that only occurs a few times per year. But if several people on the internet have the same problem, I think it should be addressed. It obviously is a safety problem when brakes and vsc don't work properly, even for a minute or so per month. The dealer where I purchased the car (salentine) went out of business. I mentioned the problem to the dealer I now visit ([xxx])and they say they have not heard of the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 25,000 miles · OH

When traveling at low speeds (less than 35), there is a noticeable shaking / vibration / rattling noise coming from either the steering column or front shocks, especially noticeable when driving over rough surfaces or bumps. Seems to be more drivers side. Looks like others have had similar problems as well as toyota matrix (built on same line with same components) I have not yet had the dealer inspect the issue. Seems as if some component has come loose.

Filed Jan 25, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,105 miles · NC

I own a 2009 vibe . Recall has been completed re: sudden acceleration. They removed drivers floor mat over a year ago. I had first episode today. Fortunately it was at about 10mph. When I engaged the brake the engine revved and the brake pulsated like the anti-lock feature had been activated. The engine revved for 3 to 4 seconds the car accelerated. When the engine revving stopped the brake engaged properly and the car stopped. Fortunately I was on a street where the speed limit was 25 MPH and I had coasted down to about 10-15 MPH approaching the stop sign. Had this been a high speed or emergency stop the results could have been deadly. Please contact me about this as this vehicle is not safe to drive. I will also be contacting the federal safety agency. The above is a copy of information I sent to general motors via their pontiac web site.