2005 Pontiac Vibe Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,972miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 2% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,972 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.
“Kumho solus kh25 tire purchased a set of four and within three miles of shop one tire sidewall blew out. One month latter another sidewall blew out. Have picks of large blister that formed on tire before it blew out. Am afraid to drive on remaining tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10515521, filed 2013-06, 85,650 miles“2005 Pontiac VIBE purchased just over 3 years ago. Approx 24,000 miles. Automatic tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even though tire pressure is fine. 2 trips to dealer and could not figure out problem. Dealer installed vehicle data recorder. Dealer says needs a new electronic balance control monitor? This car has less than 25k and it needs this part already. Never in an accident or had a blowout.”
NHTSA complaint #10232641, filed 2008-06, 23,972 miles“Have less than 24,000 miles on vehicle and original factory tires are worn out! Hardly any tread on them. Were showing premature wear at about 18,000-20,000 miles. Dealer says not their problem and it appears this is more common than not with this brand of tires. Why would GM not do anything about this? Please look into this matter and see how a consumer can get satisfaction . Original tires were goodyear eagle rsa....p205/55r116 89h. This is not listed in the available options in the complaint drop down menu.”
NHTSA complaint #10197255, filed 2007-07, 21,000 miles“Several ongoing events versus one failure, constant pulling either to the left or to the right, pulling into oncoming traffic/other lanes when braking or accelerating, not able to keep the VIBE on the smooth/rough roads. When cornering in dry conditions on a smooth road, the VIBE pulled me right over on the shoulder and the steering wheel spun so I stopped uncertain what had taken place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134140, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10169356Nov 12, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: 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 complaintsBrakes
5 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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