2005 Pontiac Vibe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 2% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.
“I started hearing a clunk while braking my car and soon, my car started shaking whenever I used my brakes. I checked my brakes and they looked great as well as the rotors. It turns out it is the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10504240, filed 2013-03, 124,000 miles“Three times in the past year, the car has accelerated when the brake pedal has been applied with the car rolling in idle, or near idle. The last time was this past week. In two instances, it is known to have happened in an urban setting on streets and parking lots within shopping centers. It was necessary to stomp on the brake pedal to stop the car despite an accelerated engine w/ automatic transmission. A review by my mechanic finds the acceleration to be electronically controlled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055260, filed 2017-12, 132,500 miles“Abs system would engage coming to a stop on dry pavement consistently 1 in 5 stops causing brake loss at low speed, tire pressure warning system light on. Dealer diagnosed and replaced ABS pump and wheel sensor, vehicle out of warranty. Repair cost $1467.25 for pump, dealer replaced $500.00 sensor under warranty?”
NHTSA complaint #10308624, filed 2010-02, 82,805 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac VIBE. While driving 30 MPH he was unable to stop the vehicle when he attempted to engage the brake pedal and collided into the rear of a vehicle. There were no injuries. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and the failure mileage were 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10294470, filed 2009-12, 200,000 miles“The contact stated while traveling 25 MPH and during right turns, there was squeaking and scraping noises coming from the breaks when the brake pedal was depressed or released. There was a second problem of a hinge on the right front door causing a grinding noise when the door was opened or closed. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10168277, filed 2006-09, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
174 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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