2009 Pontiac Vibe Base
5Y2SP67039Z413567
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe Base (VIN 5Y2SP67039Z413567). Gray, hatchback/liftback/notchback, 2.4L 4-cyl. 96,011 mi reported. Registered in Mi. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2009 Pontiac Vibe worth?
What comparable 2009 Pontiac Vibe vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2009 Pontiac Vibe 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 Pontiac Vibe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,971) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,590), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 5Y2SP67039Z413567
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 527 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 527
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
ENGINE
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Toyota 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine in my 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT suffers from excessive oil consumption due to a known piston ring defect. The rapid oil loss between changes puts the engine at risk of failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How…
NHTSA ODI #11640704STEERING
The contact called on behalf of her sister who owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise and the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The co…
NHTSA ODI #11618100AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
I been trying to get the recalls to be fix but both the dealers and GM haven’t been able to help due to parts discontinued, I been trying to get this issued resolve for a year or so. I need help please, they just keep saying that all recalls on this vehicle don’t have the parts for it and don’t know what else to do.
NHTSA ODI #11597438ENGINE
TSB 0158-14 IS a Toyota engine that was also used in General Motors Pontiac vibe in 2009 and 2010 The tsb has to do with oil consumption and a tsb was made for Toyota. Not for Pontiac as a result my Pontiac is now consuming oil every 1000kms As they both used the 2Az-FE 2.4 engine
NHTSA ODI #11557432VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving no warnings lights to shutting down on the road to black smoke came out of the back luckily a guy was going by and helped me move my car
NHTSA ODI #11543052STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
The steering rack and intermediate shaft in the steering wheel Go bad and what happens is it makes having an alignment impossible Not only that but the vehicle clunks with every turn [XXX] Being a Pontiac it was a joint venture between Toyota And GM Thus Affecting many Toyota Corolla Prius and matrix As Toyota got a recall Pontiac did not INFORM…
NHTSA ODI #11535337ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Air bags failed to deploy and vehicle is not available for inspection. Vehicle was a total loss and is in the proces of becoming proprty of Copart.com for auction (I assume). I hit my head very hard from the T-bone type of collision and my side airbags did not deploy. I have a severe concussion and internal brain bleed. ICU stay was required. Problem was …
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11535214VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Accelerates on its own from idle or low speeds. Was recalled on 2/8/2010 #2010018..and repaired on 6/21/ 2010. Approx. 2 years ago it started to "take off again". Grand Buick... Grandville MI advised there was no current recall. I'm waiting for GM to advise of a no charge to owner recall.
NHTSA ODI #11518683+ 519 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 5Y2SP67039Z413567 valid?
5Y2SP67039Z413567 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
Comparable 2009 Pontiac Vibe listings run roughly $4,000–$8,000, typically around $5,971 (from 71 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 2009 Pontiac Vibe safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2009 Pontiac Vibe crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What fuel economy does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Pontiac Vibe at about 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30 highway).
Data last checked 25 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.