2009 Pontiac Vibe electrical problems

Filed Jul 29, 2023 · Airbags, Body · OH · crash · 1 injury

Air bags failed to deploy and vehicle is not available for inspection. Vehicle was a total loss and is in the proces of becoming proprty of Copart.com for auction (I assume). I hit my head very hard from the T-bone type of collision and my side airbags did not deploy. I have a severe concussion and internal brain bleed. ICU stay was required. Problem was confirmed by the police report, etc. Nothing has been inspected to the best of my knowledge in any great detail (I assume). No warning lamps, messgaes, or other symptoms prior to the failure.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Pontiac vibe 2009: on certain vehicles, due to fat misapplied the main switch to control electric window on the driver side could get stuck or stop working. If we tried to lubricate the switch may overheat and melt. A switch that could melt produce smoke and cause a fire damaging property or injuring someone. Correction: dealers will inspect the master switch to control electric window on the driver side and apply special grease that prevents heat buildup, or replace the circuit board of the switch, if necessary. Number of vehicles affected: 16,724.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · CA · fire

Power window master switch failure. Shorted and caught on fire. Fire was isolated to switch and door panel, however interior of car did fill up with smoke. Power window master switch was previously addressed as per bulletin 15791a however recall did not remedy defective part/hazard.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,000 miles · TX

This vehicle has had multiple recalls over the years. I have taken it to the dealer for all the recalls and trey have not done anything about this. They always tell me that they will order the parts and contact me to schedule am appointment. I need some help with this, as I feel they have no intent on addressing these issues!

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,000 miles · PA

Awd - vsc off stability indicator - traction control system tcs warning lights and check engine lights go on indicate system failure in the rain. There are numerous other people experiencing the same see [xxx] [xxx] this is in addition to the takata fix still not ready for takata air bag recall parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Mar 30, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 74,000 miles · NM · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving 15 MPH, after opening the driver side window via the power window controls located on the driver's side door panel, smoke appeared from the door panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the smoke disappeared. An independent mechanic informed the contact of a recall involving the power window control unit. The dealer removed the door panel and diagnosed that there was a fire inside of the driver side door panel. The power window control unit also needed replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The contact mentioned that he did not receive the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Electrical · PA

Purchased the 2009 vehicle used with 103,000 miles, car was decent at first .. Now loss of power and the car shuts itself off constantly when going to start it. Makes a diesel sound very rough. Sometimes turns itself off more than once in one day or every other day. Garages have looked at the issue but nothing found !

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Electrical · 71,669 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,669.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 77,497 miles · OH

The dashboard warning lights came on. The lights did not provide enough warning time to allow my husband to pull off the interstate (and turn off the car) before the engine overheated and was destroyed because of a damaged water pump. The vehicle was serviced on the same day (transmission drain/fill and tire rotation) and there was no earlier warning that there was an issue with the water pump.