2009 Pontiac Vibe air bags problems
352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Pontiac Vibe — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I been trying to get the recalls to be fix but both the dealers and GM haven’t been able to help due to parts discontinued, I been trying to get this issued resolve for a year or so. I need help please, they just keep saying that all recalls on this vehicle don’t have the parts for it and don’t…”
filed Jun 28, 2024
“Air bags failed to deploy and vehicle is not available for inspection. Vehicle was a total loss and is in the proces of becoming proprty of Copart.com for auction (I assume). I hit my head very hard from the T-bone type of collision and my side airbags did not deploy. I have a severe concussion and…”
filed Jul 29, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Campaign 18V024000 · Jan 9, 2018
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to…Campaign 14V168000 · Apr 9, 2014
Air Bags problems in other Vibe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vibe | 31 | 53% |
| 2008 Vibe | 48 | 76% |
| 2007 Vibe | 113 | 66% |
| 2006 Vibe | 119 | 67% |
| 2005 Vibe | 174 | 58% |
| 2004 Vibe | 104 | 39% |
| 2003 Vibe | 66 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.