NHTSA — Tires: Tread/Belt 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.

2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,000 miles

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2006 Pontiac Vibe wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2006 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 072009

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 81,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe with two kuhmo tires, size 205 55 R16(na) off season radial, on the rear of the vehicle. She stated that she purchased the tires brand new in November of 2008. Approximately one year later; however, she experienced total tread separation on both tires. There were no recalls. The mileage on the vehicle at the time it was purchased was 63,900 and the mileage at the time of the tire failure was 81,806. Updated 01/05/10 updated 01/06/10.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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