Vehicle recall 09V392000 · August 31, 2009

2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe

When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
Consequence: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake vacuum line free of charge. A special advisory letter will be sent to owners of vehicles registered in all other states in the same time frame. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before October 23, 2009. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes: GM recall NO.09199.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V392000
Reported to NHTSA: August 31, 2009
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 09199
Owner notification: October 23, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,119
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 09V392000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Pontiac Vibe (2009-2010): 2010, 2009

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