NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2007 Pontiac Vibe (Page 1 of 6)

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,233 miles

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2007 Pontiac Vibe seat belts / air bags problems

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2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #109

Apr 042023

Vibe

  • 139,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the air bag had been previously replaced however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the replacement of the air bag. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the air bag inflators failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V627000 (Air Bags), 18V883000 (Air Bags), 15V285000 (Air Bags) and 15V286000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been contacted and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in any of the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there were recalls for the air bags then referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact was also referred to NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Wall Township, NJ, USA

problem #108

Sep 212023

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owned a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list since the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

- South Burlington, VT, USA

problem #107

Mar 032023

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
Manufacturer is unable to remedy NHSTA Recall # 15V 285, also known as GM Manufacturer Recall # N 140491. It was brought to the GM Dealership, T&T Coast 2205 Highway 35, Sea Girt NJ 08750 THREE times. The first time they could not properly install an airbag, claiming the airbag they were trying to install was defective. The 2nd time another new airbag was installed but the SRS/Airbag dashboard light went on and would not go off. The THIRD time the dealership ran a OBD scan (and charged me) only to say, yep Code B-1911 showed on the scanner --- this is an SRS AIRBAG failure. They refused to fix it. UPDATE 06/29/2023- Consumer mailed in copy of invoice showing the issue and no repair, case number with GM.

- Wall Township, NJ, USA

problem #106

Oct 162020

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The part that was used to repair the takata passenger side air bag did not fit in the space of the airbag. The cover for the airbag on the dash is pushed up at least 1/2 inch above the dash on the windshield side of the airbag cover. I was notified of this after the technician installed the replacement parts and was also told that these were the parts that were sent to them to replace the problem airbag parts.

- Northwood, NH, USA

problem #105

Jun 232020

Vibe

  • miles
2007 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag recall. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

- Huron, OH, USA

problem #104

Aug 012019

Vibe

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called pettijohn auto center (1301 S 25th St, bethany, mo 64424) who stated that the remedy parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Albany, MO, USA

problem #103

Feb 012016

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Campaign id number 18V025. GM refuses to replace a defective airbag in a reasonable amount of time, they also will not provide me with alternative transportation. This has been going on for years......

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #102

Oct 012019

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Sommer's Buick GMC (7211 w mequon rd, mequon, wi 53092) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #101

Jul 132020

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
My 2007 Pontiac Vibe was recalled in Aug 2019 to replace a defective takata airbag. Eleven months later, parts are still not available! would you people at NHTSA please do your job and force GM and Toyota to get my car fixed? I'm afraid to drive myself and my children in this car!!

- Takoma Park, MD, USA

problem #100

Oct 012019

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Parma Heights, OH, USA

problem #99

Jun 092020

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Haggerty Buick GMC (300 roosevelt rd, villa park, il 60181) was contacted and confirmed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

problem #98

Oct 012019

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not contacted a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #97

Mar 242020

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated air bag has yet to be repaired.

- Brandon, VT, USA

problem #96

Aug 282019

Vibe

  • miles
Recall 19V627 was issued on 8/28/19. It has been 6 1/2 months and there is still no remedy available. I contacted Pontiac customer service and they have no information as to when the remedy will be available. This unacceptable and needs to be remedied asap!

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

problem #95

Feb 282020

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Courtesy Buick GMC (7 autocenter dr, louisville, ky 40299) was contacted and confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #94

Feb 262020

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hammonton, NJ, USA

problem #93

Sep 172019

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer golling Buick, GMC (1491 S lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360), was contacted and confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #92

Feb 242020

Vibe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Dublin Buick GMC (4400 john monego ct, dublin, ca 94568) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Discovery Bay, CA, USA

problem #91

Aug 192019

Vibe

  • miles
Takata airbags the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V627000 (airbag) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #90

Jan 302020

Vibe

  • 124,600 miles
GM recall #N140491 NHTSA #15V285. 5-13-2015 takata front passenger airbag. GM recall center's recall status for my VIN says remedy not yet available. My Chevy dealer has the parts, but trying to get GM to authorize it. Why, on a 5yr old recall. To discourage consumer compliance and save GM $$.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

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