GM Recalls 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe Vehicles for Engine Control Module Defect
General Motors is recalling 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles because a defective engine control module may cause the engine to shut off while driving, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ECM failure) that can cause the engine to shut off while driving, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE (LV6) engine and two-wheel drive. The recall addresses a potential manufacturing defect in the Engine Control Module (ECM) where cracks may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
This defect can result in various warnings and consequences, including an illuminated engine warning lamp, harsh shifting, the engine not starting, or the engine shutting off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace it if necessary at no charge to the owner. This safety recall began on February 8, 2011. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-620-7668 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PONTIAC VIBE
- Brand
- PONTIAC
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 161,754
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VIBE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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