2004 Pontiac Vibe Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Pontiac Vibe, 1% of the 266 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2004 Pontiac VIBE , the head lamps and brake lamps have stopped working and the fuses are fine the rear center brake light still works and the brights of the head lamps still work. I was wondering if there have been any other incidents? And the radio display has stopped working also , I have also heard about that from other Pontiac owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10255259, filed 2009-01“A recall was done on the door module controls but after the repair, the airbag warning light lit up. The headlights blow one at a time with in 2 months. One tale light and the third tale light bar on the window also failed. I don't know if it is installation issues or the module caused an electrical overload. No one is willing to admit error.”
NHTSA complaint #10681041, filed 2015-02“During the nighttime brightness of the headlights cannot be adjusted. This causes poor visibility to the driver. The headlights will only adjust to the high beams. Driver has to decrease speed while driving at night in order to see the road. Consumer contacted the dealer and stated there was no solution for this problem because this was how the headlights were designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10063429, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Vibe
104 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
76 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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