2008 Pontiac Vibe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2008 Pontiac Vibe, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the…
Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac…
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac…
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire…
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: 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.
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,053 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2020 · Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availabl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 21, 2020 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–29 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 25–26 / 31–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Vibe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Vibe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pontiac Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Pontiac Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Pontiac Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 8 | 298 |
| 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 7 | 266 |
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | 301 |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | 177 |
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | 171 |
| 2008 Pontiac Vibe | 4 | 63 |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 9 | 527 |
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 8 | 58 |
| 2014 Pontiac Vibe | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Pontiac Vibe
How do I know if my 2008 Pontiac Vibe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Pontiac Vibe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V387000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
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- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
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- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
- Solstice728 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.