2009 Pontiac Vibe Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,452miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 1% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,452 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving 60-70mph on an expressway in heavy/gusty winds I suddenly heard a loud woof sound accompanied by heavy drag and pulling of the vehicle to the left. After regaining control and making my way to the side of the freeway I found that the wind had ripped the splash guard/air dam clear off with the exception of the last fastener on the driver's side. This resulted in the part dragging under the driver's side tire. I was assisted by onstar and a tow driver who helped me to remove the piece, as I would be unable to safely drive the vehicle with it dragging. …”
NHTSA complaint #10332482, filed 2010-05, 20,903 miles“The internal door handle (front drivers side) of my 2009 Pontiac VIBE broke into pieces. No extreme force or aggression was applied to the door handle - it was simply used to open the door and it broke into pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #10681273, filed 2015-02, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac VIBE. The contact crashed into a vehicle which tore off his front bumper. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and was told that they do not have a bumper to repair his vehicle. The dealer and the GM manufacturer were notified and stated that the they are not sure when the parts will be available. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 7,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10298688, filed 2010-01, 7,800 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac VIBE. While driving 15 MPH, after opening the driver side window via the power window controls located on the driver's side door panel, smoke appeared from the door panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the smoke disappeared. An independent mechanic informed the contact of a recall involving the power window control unit. The dealer removed the door panel and diagnosed that there was a fire inside of the driver side door panel. The power window control unit also needed replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969529, filed 2017-03, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10175855Apr 14, 2020This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
352 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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