CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Pontiac Vibe has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (31 reports).
2010 Pontiac Vibe recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2010 Pontiac Vibe problems
Problem areas named in the 58 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
The air conditioning vents spew out white dusty powder which is suspscted to be aluminum oxide, a known carcinogenic.
2010 PONTIAC VIBE STRUCK VEHICLE THAT CROSSED INTO RIGHT OF WAY OF PONTIAC VIBE AT 25 TO 30 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT DASHBOARD NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK UPON IMPACT. VEHICLE UNDERWENT AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT MAY 24TH 2018 PER RECALL #17477 PARTS 77204 AS LISTED ON REPAIR INVOICE.
THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLES BADLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE WHILE STATIONARY. ALSO SHUDDERS WHEN BRAKING.
BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. SAME ENGINE AS THE TOYOTA 2AZ-FE. GM WILL NOT HONOR EXTENDED WARRENTY
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DAVIS CHEVROLET (2277 SOUTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054, (832) 554-9250) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2010 Pontiac Vibe questions
Does the 2010 Pontiac Vibe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2010 Pontiac Vibe: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (31), Vehicle Speed Control (7), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Pontiac Vibe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.