2009 Pontiac Vibe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 352about this part
- Share
- 67%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 352 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 67% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Gm is great at sending out letters to get the airbag problem fixed, but the GM dealerships don't seem so willing to do the work. I contacted feldman chevrolet a few weeks ago to get it fixed. They indicated that they would need to order parts, then they would call me to schedule the repair. I never heard from them again!”
NHTSA complaint #11174970, filed 2019-02, 60,000 miles“Takata recall I received a recall notice in the mail in march - almost 4 months ago. I already was aware of this issue because of an article printed in my local newspaper in 2016 and had verified my car had been affected via my VIN. I believe it is past time for GM fix my car. Please respond and let me know where I should take my car to fix this problem”
NHTSA complaint #11002912, filed 2017-07, 90,000 miles“I received a letter from Pontiac, dated march 2017, about a defect in my vehicle airbags. A remedy is still not available. I drive my car every day to work, but I have not taken anyone as a passenger because I am afraid of them getting injured, not to mention myself. What is the problem that they can't fix this? Is this legal for them to not have a remedy yet?”
NHTSA complaint #11023830, filed 2017-09, 100,000 miles“Takata recall: I have been working with the luther brookdale chevrolet dealership in minnesota to have my airbag inflator repaired. The dealership continues to tell me that parts are not available. The car was recalled on january 10th 2017 it is now december 2017. It seems that this issue is not being dealt with in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11053594, filed 2017-12, 113,000 miles“Takata recall on march 16 2017 I got a recall letter for the passenger airbag. I have made many calls to GM with no results. I cannot have a passenger in the front seat because if the airbag goes off they could be hurt or killed. Gm said they don't have a remedy yet. How long do I have to wait ? I 'm thinking about selling the car so I can drive with my wife in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11024760, filed 2017-09, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2009–2010, Toyota Corolla 2009–2010, 2013, Scion XB 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2009, Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +11 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2009–2010, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
- 14V168000Apr 9, 2014Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2009–2010, Toyota Yaris 2006–2010, RAV4 2006–2008 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10201252Jul 21, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10180298Aug 14, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10171886Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10169308Nov 8, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31 | 53% |
| 2009 | 352 | 67% |
| 2008 | 48 | 76% |
| 2007 | 115 | 67% |
| 2006 | 119 | 67% |
| 2005 | 174 | 58% |
| 2004 | 104 | 39% |
| 2003 | 66 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
58 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology