2004 Pontiac Vibe Steering Problems

“2004 Pontiac VIBE original tires worn out by 24000 miles, second set had severe vibration unable to fix and worn out 38k, dealer aligned and put in shim, 3rd set tires same problem severe vibration and noise just under 50k miles. Tire shop said prob with car and suspension, keeps cupping tires.”

“Dt: the contact stated that vehicle was equipped with power windows. While she was rolling up the front passenger side window heard a popping sound. The window formed a crack and shattered. Also, the contact complaint that the steering wheelwas very loose. She felt that it was difficult to maintain control of vehicle because she had to keep two hands on the wheel at all times to keep it from moving. Upon inspection by a service dealer, they found that the bracket underneath the steering column shifted. The dealer would have to replace the brackets to remedy the problem with the steering wheel.”

“Gm recall #15406 GM keeps sending me reminder letters to have my car fixed but GM is dragging their feet on making the part to have the car fixed . Since I live in a hot humid state (ga) I would like to have the car fixed. -thx-”

“My 18 yr son was driving our 2004 Pontiac VIBE home in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic on a curvy, mountainous, two lane road on state route 4 in (near white rock) in the los alamos nm area around 4pm. He was driving under 55 MPH and as he rounded one of the curves, he was unable to keep the car on the road and it ran straight off the road(to the right), instead of turning, over heavy brush and several iron fence posts. He has always claimed the car brakes and steering stopped working. …”

“The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the wife was driving approximately 70 MPH when suddenly the vehicle erroneously turned to the right and drove across multiple lanes of traffic before crashing into a curb and flipping over, landing back on its wheels and stopping. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene. The wife was unable to exit the vehicle due to the damage to the front driver's door from the crash. They had to be forcefully opened by the emergency personnel. …”