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2005 PONTIAC VIBE Safety Overview

The 2005 PONTIAC VIBE has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Air bags
  • Engine and engine cooling

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PONTIAC VIBE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2005 PONTIAC VIBE 19V627000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-20...

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V627000: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/28/2019
2005 PONTIAC VIBE 18V883000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toy...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V883000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2018
2005 PONTIAC VIBE 15V285000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they a...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V285000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2005 PONTIAC VIBE 15V286000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they ...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V286000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2005 PONTIAC VIBE 10V387000

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V387000: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/26/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.