2009 PONTIAC VIBE Safety Overview
The 2009 PONTIAC VIBE has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Visibility:power window devices and controls
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V024000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corol...
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 17V006000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion...
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V340000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla,...
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 15V689000: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and...
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
NHTSA Recall 14V168000: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matr...
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
NHTSA Recall 12V491000: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NHTSA Recall 10V024000: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 10V018000: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.