NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System Problems

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.

7.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,750 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2009 Pontiac Vibe exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 052009

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 1,500 miles

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

2 weeks ago, I started smelling a gas odor coming from the front of my car as I drove. Then as I started it and stopped it ; I smelled it. Now it smells like exhaust all the time. I took it to the dealer today and they went over the entire exhaust and gas system and said it is fine. They agreed there is a "chemical smell", but nothing is wrong or the computer system would alert us. I picked up my car and it still smells like exhaust, not a "chemical". my husband and I became nauseous driving after and hour last week and had to roll down the windows. He said he was light headed. It never smelled like this before and I can't stand driving it not only because it stinks but possible carbon monoxide.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 042010

Vibe

  • 12,750 miles
Catalytic converter odor inside car upon medium or greater acceleration on Pontiac Vibe 2009 2.4L engine. This is vehicle type complaint.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #1

Nov 302008

Vibe

  • 12,000 miles
Exhaust smell inside passenger compartment. This is an ongoing problem. Dealership states there is no problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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