Pontiac recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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 could happen
There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V387000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 26, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 8, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 161,754
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 26, 2004 to Jan 2, 2008
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 10282
Notes
GM's safety recall no. Is 10282.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pontiac recall: Air bags Jan 23, 2020
- Pontiac / Toyota recall: Air bags Aug 28, 2019
- Lexus / Pontiac / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 12, 2018
- Pontiac / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.