MYRModel Year Report

2010 Pontiac Vibe

▲ Better than typical
2010 Pontiac Vibe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:56.901Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
58
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 58 2014: 1 complaint
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 58 2014: 1 complaint 2014
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 58 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2010: 58 complaints

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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
2003298
2004266
2005301
2006177
2007172
200863
2009527
201058
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

53% · 31 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-02

Also filed under Seat belts

Driving in a light rain, I lost control at 75MPH and hit the rear of a semi trailer. The car started to slide sideways and I pressed the brakes hard and the car began to skid.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-12

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and structure

Why can't they provide the needed repair it's been almost 1 year. My family is in danger.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-11

Vehicle speed control

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Service brakes

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

7% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac Vibe. While driving approximately 40 MPH and accelerating around a curb the vehicle jerked to the right violently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-06

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

At highway speeds, my car will suddenly steer sharply on its own, as if it were hit by a sudden, violent crosswind this has happened approximately 20-25 times, always at highway speeds. Always swerving to the left.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-14

Engine

7% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-10-23Service brakes, hydraulic09V392000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake vacuum line free of charge. A special advisory letter will be sent to owners of vehicles registered in all other states in the same time frame. The safety recall is…

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    2010-02-16Vehicle speed control10V018000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to…

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    2010-07-20Vehicle speed control10V024000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured…

    Remedy: General Motors will notify customers when a recall remedy is available for recall 10038: floor mat interference and accelerator pedal. GM requests that customers take out any removable (Carpeted…

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    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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    2014-10-27Air bags14V168000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.

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    2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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    2018-01-29Air bags18V025000 On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Pontiac Vibe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V392000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V018000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 10V024000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 14V168000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V025000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Pontiac Vibe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Pontiac Vibe have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.