The Lemon IndexPontiac recalls.
Every NHTSA recall on the Pontiac models we track, by model and year. Check yours by VIN.
We hand the VIN to our free VIN check: the car, its model-year record and every recall for it.
Recalls by model. Campaigns per model, all years.
Tap a model for every recall in one list. Models on sale for more years have had more time to collect recalls.
The biggest Pontiac recalls. By vehicles in the campaign, since 2010.
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2014 · Grand Am, Grand Prix · model years 1999–2008
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
5,877,718 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V400000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2012 · Vibe · model year 2009
The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies.
2,519,424 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V491000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · G6 · model years 2005–2010
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V252000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · G5, Solstice · model years 2006–2009
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
2,191,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V171000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2014 · G5, Solstice · model years 2006–2009
On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle.
2,190,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V047000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · Vibe · model years 2003–2007
On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pon…
1,973,468 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V285000
The newest Pontiac recalls.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · Vibe · model years 2003–2004
The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
554 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V039000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2019 · Vibe · model years 2005–2008
The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
229,460 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V627000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2018 · Vibe · model years 2003–2007
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
168,993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V883000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · Vibe · model years 2009–2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
628,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V024000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · Vibe · model year 2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
116,126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V025000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · Solstice · model years 2006–2009
The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
91,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V061000
Is one open on your Pontiac?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does Pontiac have?
133 NHTSA recall campaigns on the 13 Pontiac models we track, model years 1993–2010. A campaign that covers several models or years counts once.
Which Pontiac has the most recalls?
The Pontiac Grand Prix, with 22 campaigns. Then the Montana (22), the Vibe (22), the Sunfire (21). Models with more model years on sale have had more time to collect recalls.
What is the biggest Pontiac recall?
NHTSA 14V400000 (electrical, Jul 2014): 5,877,718 vehicles in the whole campaign, on the Grand Am, Grand Prix among the models we track. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the newest Pontiac recall?
Filed Jan 2020 for the Vibe (NHTSA 20V039000): The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
How do I check a Pontiac for recalls by VIN?
Type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Pontiac dealer: that shows whether a recall is still open on that car. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Is Pontiac reliable? · Recall check for every make
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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