Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 120000 | 1 | 05/08/2003 |
| 2003 pontiac vibe gt upon deceleration vehicle jerks to the right and shudders violently! very hard to control vehicle. if gas pedal is pressed even slightly or clutch pedal pressed in problem goes away. as soon as clutch is released violent shudder returns. this only happens after driving approx 15 to 20 miles and will continue until vehicle is stopped for a few minutes. car is currently at pontiac dealer for 1 week no diagnosis or problem found yet. car does stop for dealer i have rode with them to show them what it does. dealer says unsafe to drive but doesn't know what is wrong. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 4 | ||
| The consumer's 2003 pontiac vibe drifted from side to side while driving on the highway. *nm the vehicle did not handle properly at freeway speeds. the consumer would have to constantly correct the steering wheel to keep it in he middle of the lane. the problem would also occur on smooth level roadway with no windy conditions. the tires had also been affected with uneven wearing of the innermost tread on each. *sc the consumer received two expert opinions and their conclusion was the vehicle was chained down too tight during transportation which caused the misalignment. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2003 | 5000 | 6 | 01/07/2003 |
| Defective anti-lock brake system. * mr the brakes would grind, make noises, pulsate on dry pavement at low speeds, and the vehicle pulled to the side sharply upon braking. the vehicle pulled to the side while in motion. the tires felt as if they had no traction. the consumer was able to avoid accidents when the vehicle would lose control during mild weather. (possible dot # 0156-82/model 9000m) scc *jb | |||