2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Engine and engine cooling
Published August 31, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V387000, published August 31, 2010 and initiated August 26, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Engine and engine cooling.
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.
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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
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Pontiac Vibe — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V387000 on August 31, 2010. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PONTIAC. Model: VIBE.