NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V387000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Published August 31, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2010
What's the hazard
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE (LV6) ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM AT 1-800-620-7668.
Recall details
- Brand
- PONTIAC
- Model
- VIBE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | 2006 PONTIAC VIBE | 2007 PONTIAC VIBE | 2008 PONTIAC VIBE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US