2008 Pontiac Vibe owner complaints

We received multiple notices telling us the car has a recall on the airbag. We took it to a dealer, that the recall named, and they told us that recall # n150815 is pending through general motors and there is no remedy at this time. When I spoke to general motors they said they would contact us when a fix is ready, and no one should ride in the passenger side of the car.

Takata recall: my Pontiac vibe is part of the airbag recall through gm. My first appointment with king o'rourke in smithtown, ny, was july 28, 2016. After waiting 90 minutes, I was told they did not have the right part. I do not know why they did not know this when they made the appointment or when I checked in (the king o'rourke check-in process can take up to 20 minutes). They said they would order the part and call me when it was available. They never called me. I called them in early november 2016 and they said they had the part and set up an appointment for nov. 30, 2016. I arrived at 7:45 a.m. And went through check-in and was told at 8:45 that they did not have the part. Again, I don't know why they would not know this when they made the appointment or when I first checked in. S

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received a notification in the mail for NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact spoke with luther hudson Chevrolet GMC (1220 crest view dr, hudson, wi 54016, (715) 690-1809) and was informed that the part was not available for the recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2008 Pontiac vibe. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger side airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js

Airbag warning light on-no crash of any kind-dealer said was defective sensor connected to seat would cost over $600 just for the seat-then around september 2013 overdrive engages every time is put in drive and will only disengage by putting into neutral then drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received a recall notification in the mail for NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact spoke with turner Chevrolet (21001 crosby fwy, crosby, tx 77532 (281) 328-4377) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Sent the NHTSA complaints twice-on 11/10/13 #10551685 and on 7/23/14#10615814 about airbag light on which the auto mechanics told me the airbags might not work in the event of an accident!since there have been numerous recalls because of faulty airbags I do not understand why my vehicle has not been recalled! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that her air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to wuerflein Chevrolet Buick GMC (2527 bridge ave, albert lea, mn 56007) to be repaired under the recall. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the air bag warning light remained illuminated despite the repair. The contact called the same dealer back and was informed she had to pay a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknow

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. We received a letter in june that the parts for this recall were available. We made an appointment with the dealer for july 7th to have the repairs made. When we arrived they said they only some of the parts. It is now aug 15 and they still do not have the parts. What is the deal? Pontiac was no help in solving this matter. We called them today and told us parts were on back order. Some one needs to clear this up. We will be leaving the area in about 6 weeks. Why the letter if you don't have the parts?

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I originally sent this complaint in nov.2013,odi#10551685. Airbag light is still on and with all the gm recalls wondering why this isn't one of them.one website I checked said something about a cable causing this problem but it only covered 2009-2010 models. Why aren't the 2008 models included since this seems to be the problem with my car. *tr

2008 Pontiac vibe. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall concerning engine stalling while driving *tgw the consumer stated he took the vehicle to a repair facility thinking the vehicle would be repaired. However, they informed him, the vehicle needed a new part and they would call him once the part arrived. The consumer stated he never heard from them again. The consumer stated he called for over a month, only to be transferred several times to different people within the company. *jb

While pulling into a driveway the vehicle accelerated on its own continuing forward with brake applied even leaving skid marks until running into a stone column. Would have crashed into the house instead the column if hadn't steered hard to the right.

Power steering would randomly quit while driving. Needed to replace power steering control module.

I have not had an accident, however when the streets are wet, my engine light goes on and the power steering goes off. This has happened twice this week and have had to leave the road because I could not steer. I took the car to ron norris dealership in titusville, florida and was told there was nothing they could do. I would hate to get hurt myself or kill someone else. What can I do? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the sway bar link fractured from the vehicle. The contact had an independent certified mechanic and a welder inspect the vehicle and both found that component was not originally welded onto the vehicle properly. The contact stated that vehicle was never involved in a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 12/30/10 *bf updated 01/10/11*jb

One mile into commute, the accelerator pedal didn't respond after stopping, then suddenly responded causing car to accelerate rapidly. Repeated twice before the check engine light came on. Stopped car, shut the car off, checked gas cap was fastened securely. Restarted car. The check engine light remained illuminated. Turned around and proceeded the one mile home. Coasted into the parking garage and stopped the car to wait for the garage door to close. While completely stopped the car tried to accelerate without any input to the gas pedal. The RPM's increased and the car tried to drive forward. The RPM's didn't decrease until the car was placed in neutral. The sudden RPM increase while stopped caused the tires to squeal against the smooth pavement in the parking garage. Shut the car off, pl

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while driving for 2 miles without touching the accelerator; she slowly applied the brakes and they made a loud clanking noise. While driving up hill in her driveway the vehicle was traveling about 20 MPH on it's own. The vehicle was not repaired. Diagnostic test have been performed on the vehicle several times for various reasons. The failure and current mileages were 18,500.