2009 Pontiac Vibe electrical complaints

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 65,000 miles · MI

My 2009 pontiac vibe base 1.4l has serious manufacturer's defect steering issues that make it feel very unsafe to drive. At low speeds there is a rattle that comes from the steering motor and intermediate shaft (2 separate issues which are expensive to fix and no longer covered under warranty) which makes the car feel like it's broken and falling apart. At highway speeds the steering is unpredictable, it overcorrects and fishtails back and forth. This car feels like a death trap, I completely regret my purchase and feel as though it is unsafe for the long term. These issues are directly related to the toyota matrix as they were made in the same plant with the same parts.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Starter grinds & whines before starting. All dash warning light come on & stay on.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Electrical · 74,884 miles · OK

Received recall on above vehicle. Called dealer (smicklas) chevrolet, told to bring vehicle in. Took vehicle in on 3-12-2009 and [xxx] (service mgr) told me they didn't have the tools to do the job and and that they had been sending vibes to the toyota dealership for recall repair and that otherwise he didn't know what to tell me. Told him I would call gm to see what they said. Left dealership and filed this complaint. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 24,000 miles · PA

I cannot roll down my windows since they are on recall since november 2012. I have to show a badge when I enter my community and must take off my seat belt and get out of the car to do so. I only received one letter and was told I would receive a second. It has now been over four months.

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · GA

My 2009 pontiac vibe is experiencing the same problems as the 2005-2008 toyota matrix is regarding the stalling issues.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe gt. The contact stated when the key was placed in the ignition the key would not turn and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle would not start until the steering wheel was jerked back and forth. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 57,070. Updated 10/4/11 *cn updated 10/26/11

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · NY

Car has the accelerator problem and the brake problem the odometer reads that the car is traveling 50 MPH and the car is really doing 42 MPH, the passenger seatbelt turns off with passenger.

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · MD

The contact has a 2006 pontiac vibe that has the same problems problems as the toyota corrolla. The pontiac stalled while driving and the the owner had to wait 45 minutes before it could restart. The dealer fixed the problem, but the contact would like to complain that the dealer says that it was the electronic control module. There was 32000 miles when it happened and 35000 miles. The vehicle had sat for about an hour and then stopped after driving for 15 minutes at 35 miles hour.