2004 Pontiac Vibe Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Pontiac Vibe, 4% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
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.
“My gmc factory installed ignition switch key comes out while driving! My gmc factory installed ignition switch key does not open the door or hatch that could place my family in a dangerous deadly situation in have needed to get in my car to escape!”
NHTSA complaint #11180886, filed 2019-02, 35 miles“While driving to work I lost power steering and the engine and battery lights remained on. A friend looked at it and advised that the air conditioner compressor that mounts to the engine completely separated from the engine. Bolts are broken, mounting broke off engine, and radiator hose is damaged. Called GM they said for them to help, I needed to have a diagnosis from one of their dealers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396150, filed 2011-04, 145,827 miles“We have been getting the run around from the local Pontiac dealership, when they finally fixed the recall problem on our 2004 VIBE, they damaged other parts on the driver side door. After we arrived to have this repaired they tried to charge us for the damage they caused during the initial recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10232599, filed 2008-06, 74,396 miles“The drivers side door handle crumbled into pieces. Shortly after this incident the passenger side door handle and recently the drivers side back door handle crumbled. Last week, as I was getting out to open our property gate, the door swung shut trapping my dogs inside of the car. (I lock all door upon entering the car.) I had no way to open the door. Fortunately motor was running or death would have occurred (texas heat) by the time we discovered a way to break into the car using an allen wrench and a pair of vise grips. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616909, filed 2014-07, 130,000 miles“Two issues that I have are, the air circulation vent makes a clicking. When I opened it up, I saw that it was because the vent would not close properly, I had to stick a pencil in it to make it stoip clicking, because I will not spend 100 dollars to have it replaced. Also, we live in montana, and our new battery will not start under 20 degrees. We have extreem weather here, so it leaves us with only one car, and oftem we are not able to get to work on time. Many other people in cold weather enviroments have complained about this. It seems to be something with the starter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382390, filed 2011-02, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11000576May 7, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 10224309Sep 30, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The…
- 10201115Dec 1, 2015OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Other or unknown: 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 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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