NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition 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.

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,000 miles

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2009 Pontiac Vibe electrical problems

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 142011

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT. The contact stated when the key was placed in the ignition the key would not turn and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle would not start until the steering wheel was jerked back and forth. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 57,070. Updated 10/4/11 updated 10/26/11

- Lawler, IA, USA

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