2005 Pontiac Vibe Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 3% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The torque converter clutch switch is stuck off. Car is losing power not shifting up or down as it should. Oxygen sensor bank 1 says lean. Its as if its not pulling in enough air. To push power. Idles rough. Electrical issue or computer issue. Not sureas if im at stop light it shakes badly while slowing down leting off the gas. Or braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11141741, filed 2018-10, 190,000 miles“While applying the brakes to stop vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward. Consumer had to slam on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not locate the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10117784, filed 2005-04, 150 miles“Engine would not return to normal idle speed while driving. When placed in park or neutral, engine would idle at approximately 4000 RPM. Engine speed in gear was approximately 2000 RPM at a full stop. The accelerator appeared to function normally other than the high idle issue. The accelerator pedal was checked for obstructions, or any other issues that would hold it in a partially depressed position. None were found, and the pedal was unable to be raised more than it's resting position. The throttle body was inspected, and appeared to function normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376920, filed 2011-01, 69,000 miles“I put my cruise control on and got my speed up to 71 MPH, pressed set and the next thing I know the car was going over 75 MPH. Another time I had to brake and then pressed resume. My car should have went back up to 71 MPH; instead was over 75mph. When using my cruise control, I have experienced at least four episodes of my car accelerating higher than what I set the cruise at. In the summer of 2008 I was using my cruise control more often, traveling home from college 1-2 weekends/month.... During that time I recall 3 episodes. The others occurred before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308836, filed 2010-02“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac VIBE. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH into his garage. The vehicle increased acceleration without warning. The vehicle was able to stop with force applied to the brake pedal. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion while braking for a stop light. The failure mileage was 28,000. The current mileage was 30,000. Updated 04/20/2010. Updated 09/16/10”
NHTSA complaint #10319869, filed 2010-03, 28,000 milesVehicle speed control: 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 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
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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