2009 Pontiac Vibe: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Airbags · VA

Takata recall: we have been advised that the passenger airbag is dangerous, and that "in the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, striking the vehicle occupants, and result in serious injury or death." you can imagine that we took immediate action after receiving our airbag recall notice in march, 2017, calling every dealer that we could find, trying to get this problem fixed. Now we have been advised that takata is going bankrupt, leaving us in the lurch. I continue to call dealers and they continue to tell me that there is "no remedy" yet. Since we do not have a fleet of cars, we depend on using this car to drive. We feel that gm and takata are putting our family at risk for a horrible outcome. Of course, we try not to use the front passenger seat but sometimes we have no choice. Please please help us by making this replacement part available. It is incredibly uncaring for gm to put aside this issue and simply let people drive in this unsafe condition. Please advise me on what I can do to help get my car fixed!!! Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 51,000 miles · OH

Sometimes when accelerating, it's slow to move, then a sudden jerk happens if I put pressure on the gas pedal. This happens when driving at lower speeds, I can be entering my garage or accelerating after a stop light or sign. Can be scary when it jerks during acceleration. The steering column is beginning to rattle and shake at about 45 miles sometime at lower speeds as well,a very rough ride on smooth pavement,feels like it's falling apart. The third issue has to do with the airbag indicator light staying on in both drivers and passenger sides while driving. When I went to dealer for an appointment it didn't happen but getting a diagnostic tomorrow for that. Bought the car used last year with about 37,000 miles,always serviced at the dealer where I purchased it. I now have a little over 53,000 miles on it at this time,just local diving.

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 Aug 30, 2010 · Acceleration · KY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact started the ignition; and when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The failure would occur sporadic. In addition, the failure occurred in the reverse position causing the vehicle to crash into the proceeding vehicle. The front bumper was damaged, and there was no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six different occasions for the same failure. The vehicle was repaired under two recalls associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v018000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal); and 10v024000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The remedy did not correct the problem and the acceleration failure continued after the recall repairs were performed. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to provide any resolutions. The failure mileage was unknown .

Filed Aug 22, 2010 · Transmission · 9,500 miles · PA

I have a 2009 awd vibe which will, at times, upshift after braking causing the car to lurch forward for a second due to the upshift and upon taking my foot off the brake and then applying the brake again apparently does the same thing again. It only does this at about 30 to 40 miles an hour and mostly when going down a moderate hill I come upon no my way home from work. I have advised the dealer of my concerns but they seem to be unable to duplicate the problem and have no idea how to address it. The problem is concerning enough to me that I won't let anyone else drive the vehicle. I have not had the transmission reprogrammed as it doesn't seem to help from what I have read on other complaints. I have had all the other unintended acceleration issues addressed and it is not related to that problem.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Transmission · NY

I have a 2009 pontiac vibe. I have noticed that the car double accelerates. When you press the accelerator it revs up and the car lurches forward. It doesn't matter how soft or hard you press. I took my car in after the recall and had the accelerator altered but I still notice the problem. I asked the dealer to check the brakes also and they said it is fine. I don't know if its an engine problem but I have always noticed it. Now that these issues have come to light I am validated that my concerns and others who have driven my car are real. I am afraid to have an incident which could potentially lead to injury or death. My five year old rides in the car on a daily basis with me. Please advise me on what to do. Thank you.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Acceleration · 13,500 miles · MI · crash

I was in the process of pulling into a parking space with my 2009 pontiac vibe. I had my foot on the brake pedal , within a foot of coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated suddenly. The sudden acceleration jerked my wife's head and my head back. As the vehicle accelerated I pressed down on the brake pedal as hard as I could. The vibe came to a stop on top of a snow bank and damage was done to the front of the vibe. This was the first time the vehicle did this. The second time was also in a paved parking lot. I was pulling into a parking spot, I had my foot on the brake and just before I wanted to stop the vibe accelerated suddenly, but, not as hard as the first time. I depressed the brake as hard as I could to stop the vibe. The vehicle did not hit anything this time. This happened on feb. 13, 2010. No one was injured in either of the occurrences.