Now GM... Pontiac Vibe runs out of control, kills 2

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by DeadPhish, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. DeadPhish

    DeadPhish Senior Member

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    Let's see if GM starts getting heat on this one. They've already said that there is no issue on the Vibe's.

    2 dead, 8 hurt in vehicle crash into Nevada casino

     
    #1 DeadPhish, Feb 3, 2010
  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    The Vibe is the same as the Toyota Matrix, produced in Ca. in a joint Toyota-GM venture so I'm sure Toyota will get the blame for anything that has to do with a Vibe.
    Just checked Pontiac's web site and they are advising Vibe owners to call an 800 number for important safety info, guess we know what that's all about...
     
    #2 paprius4030, Feb 3, 2010
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    A horseshoe driveway at 60mph??? Damm! That's some pretty good roadholding! Michelins? Goodyear? :D
     
    #3 Rybold, Feb 4, 2010
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    GM says the Vibe's don't have sticky pedals because they did tests on two Vibes and they came to a full stop with both pedals depressed (like all cars are supposed to. If Toyota did the same test, that might've helped).
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Feb 4, 2010
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