Vibe FWD L4-1.8L (2010)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09199A
Date: 100621
Recall - Loss of Power Brake Assist in Extreme Cold
SAFETY
Bulletin No.: 09199A
Date: June 21, 2010
Subject: 09199A - Loss of Power Brake Assist in Extreme Cold Weather
Models:
2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
With 1.8L Engine (RPO LAY)
Registered in Canada, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Supercede:
The service procedure in this bulletin has been revised to include a statement to ensure the air intake connector is properly aligned with the throttle body
to prevent a whistling noise during light throttle application. Please discard all copies of bulleitn 09199, issued October 2009.
This Safety Recall involves 2009 and certain 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine, and registered in areas with
extreme cold temperatures (see areas listed above). 2009 and certain 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine that
are registered outside of these extreme cold areas are covered under Customer Advisory 09222.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2009-2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped
with a 1.8L engine (RPO LAY), and registered in Canada, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On some of these vehicles, the
extreme cold temperatures (-31ºC/-22ºF) may freeze condensation on the brake vacuum intake manifold suction port. This could result in a
loss of power brake assist, and greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle. If stopping distance is limited, a crash
could occur without prior warning.
Correction
Dealers are to modify the brake vacuum line.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009-2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LAY), and registered in Canada, Alaska,
Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming and built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using Investigate Vehicle History. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports. Dealers will not have a report available if they have
no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved