2009 Pontiac Vibe: ABS light or ABS activating

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 Feb 27, 2020 · Engine · 101,200 miles · PA

Due to a manufacturing defect with the engine, the vehicle burns over a quart of oil every 1000 miles. This means it requires a waiver to pass inspection. The 2009 toyota matrix, which shares the same engine, had a recall issued. The vehicle was in motion on a highway. The check engine light and ABS warning illuminated, distracting the driver. There was no collision, but a near miss.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 92,690 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving various speeds, the check engine, vehicle stability control, all wheel drive, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jones buick gmc truck located at 1335 manheim pike, lancaster, pa 17601; (717) 394-0711) where it was diagnosed that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology of the indoor and vehicular environment needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 888‑327‑4236 and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. Case number: 8-3025152974 was provided. The failure mileage was 92,690.

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 May 25, 2015 · Acceleration · 86,392 miles · MI

Leaving a stop light in alpena michigan, the gas pedal began to go down and sped up the car by itself. I immediately turned off the key and let it slow down. Then turned the key on and it sped up by itself again!. This time I put it in neutral and the engine sped up rapidly to 4 to 5 thousand RPM. Once again I turned off the key and then on again and it seemed normal after that. The cruise control was off. The only thing that would cause this type of defect is a faulty cruise control!! No, the floor mat was not involved!! I purchased this auto from schafer chevy of pinnconing michigan on 1/22/15. I feel these cars should be recalled immediately, as to how dangerous they really are. If my wife had been driving this car, I am sure she would have panicked and I hate to think of the result!!. I am stuck with this car, and will be the only driver since I know what to do if it happens again. I refuse to sell to someone else. With ABS braking, they will not stop regardless how hard you push, therefore I have disconnected the ABS system. I am from the old school and know how to "pump" my own brakes. I sure hope you people would do something, instead of passing the buck and blaming something else! But as usual, I don't expect anything speedy from our so called government.

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 Apr 16, 2014 · 127,000 miles · GA

My car started to stall and pull to the left almost hitting another car as I was making a right turn. I thought it to be just an aberation. I went to a parking lot away from the school to test drive my steering and try to duplicate the problem. Nothing happened, so I went to work and there was no problem. My job is about 12 miles from daughter school taking the back road and not getting on the highway. After work I took the interstate back home through some heavy traffic and there was no problem from downtown to my home aproximately 1o miles taking the interstate. As I was coming from off ramp I notice a litttle stutter and car powering down. I was able to drive for about 1 1/2 miles and the car almost came to a complete stall and started pulling to left. I press the gas peddle all the way down. All the panel lights came on ABS, engine, etc. I mean every single light. I pulled car in to amoca. He said it was throttle body. I got 2nd opinion. He said that did not sound right. He said take car to dealer. I am taking car to gm dealer to run diagnostics. I do not want to risk getting my child killed in this car.

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 48,500 miles · AR

When coming to a stop, occasionally the vehicle will lunge forward. I have noticed this on many, many occasions since purchasing the car in july 11. When coming to a fast stop (such as when someone pulls out in front of you or someone suddenly stops in front of you -- ABS is not being used as these are not panic stops) the brakes will work as they should until the car is almost stopped and then the car will lunge forward and I suddenly need to apply more force to the brakes to make the car stop. I suspect that the computer in the car is using engine braking to assist in slowing down the car and when the car hits a certain speed (or some other variable) the engine braking is turned off which causes the amount of pressure that I need to apply to the brakes to suddenly increase which gives the impression that the car is lunging forward. Regardless of what is causing this issue to occur, it is a safety issue. I have grown used to this issue and now can compensate for it, but it is still distressing when it occurs. I have talked to other vibe/matrix owners and they all state that they have the same issue. I believe that this is a significant safety issue as it could easily lead to an accident.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 63,500 miles · NY

Driver reported failure of vehicle stability control and anti-lock brakes. Warning lights were flashing on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to repair shop and repaired at cost of almost $800 to replace the rear wheel assembly where the ABS sensor is located.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 00

2009 vibe had recalls done to my car yet it still accelerated up over 2000 RPM and 70 km without touching gas pedal also the traction control and ABS lights came on at same time. In my opinion it has nothing to do with gas pedal or floor mats..the dealer came and picked it up as it wouldn't stop doing it. They changed cam sensor it didn't work .then they told me they were putting in new comp. System. Its will be a month this wed. And car is still at dealers.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Brakes · 17,800 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while driving 10 to 15 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal and it felt as if the ABS engaged. It took extra effort for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. She was almost in the middle of the intersection before the vehicle stopped completely. She cited the weather as cold and rainy. Another driver of the vehicle also confirmed that they previously experienced the identical failure. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealership or spoken with the manufacturer to date. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 18,000. The failure mileage was approximately 17,800.