The 2008 Pontiac Vibe has 4 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious injury risk to occupants.
The airbag concern spans two separate filings covering the same defect, and a third related recall addresses vehicles where a prior airbag repair was performed: in that case, the replacement airbag can fail to unfold correctly during deployment in high temperatures, leaving the occupant without proper cushioning in a crash. There is also a recall affecting 2-wheel-drive models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine, where a crack can develop on the engine control module's circuit board, leading to a range of potential engine warning conditions and performance issues.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may not unfold properly during inflation in high temperature conditions, potentially failing to inflate as designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure inside, causing it to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side front air bag inflator may allow moisture inside over time, which could cause it to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control module may have manufacturing defects that cause cracks to develop in solder joints or on circuit board components, affecting 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibes with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the engine control module's production number and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
