Issue ID | 813121 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10352722 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | VIBE |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 12/12/09 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. The contact started the ignition; and when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The failure would occur sporadic. In addition, the failure occurred in the reverse position causing the vehicle to crash into the proceeding vehicle. The front bumper was damaged, and there was no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six different occasions for the same failure. The vehicle was repaired under two recalls associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 10v018000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal); and 10v024000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The remedy did not correct the problem and the acceleration failure continued after the recall repairs were performed. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to provide any resolutions. The failure mileage was unknown . |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
VIN pattern | 5Y2SP67099ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/03/23 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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