NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Catalytic Convertor Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Pontiac Vibe is the mechanical twin of the Toyota Matrix.

Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12 miles

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2003 Pontiac Vibe exhaust system problems

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2003 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #4

May 252004

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Strong sulphur odor from exaust, seems worse in the warmer months. Dealer initially said it was the type of gas, but now claims all Vibes have the odor and that it is normal for this car! I called customer care at Pontiac who called the dealer, and then agreed with the dealer.

- Clinton, IA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 012003

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pontiac Vibe 2003 presents "rotten egg" smell. This is hydrogen sulfide gas, which can be harmful, even deadly. Smell gets inside the driver's cabin via A/C.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 092004

(reported on)

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50 miles
The consumer indicated that the catalytic converter produced hydrogen sulfur that caused a rotten egg smell. The odor then entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents and made the occupants sick. The manufacturer denied there was a problem.

- Dexter, MO, USA

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problem #1

Mar 252003

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During sporadic times, the inside of the car will start smelling like rotten eggs. There is no correlation to how long we have been in the car or a certain speed. The smell will come and go. Sometimes the smell is noticeable from the outside of the car once we have stopped at our destination. Dealer says that this is normal for this car.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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