Vibe/Matrix Brake Line Freeze Recall

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:14 am

Got a letter today from Pontiac discussing the recall for a brake line modification that applied to the "cold states" as the issue only surfaces at temps -22 degrees F and below.If you think you will be traveling to any of those cold states thus encountering such low temps they will fix the problem at no charge.IMO probably not worth the risk that they will screw something else up.JakeResiding in Moderate mid-Ohio Climate. 22 below not a reasonable probability and if it happens I ain't going out in it anyway.

Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:32 am

--------IMO probably not worth the risk that they will screw something else up--------You've got that right. Definitely don't let the dealer mechanics touch your car unless absolutely necessary.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:33 am

Thinking this recall is going to be expanded to all Vibes and States soon. I was @ the dealer today getting the oil changed (by the way IUCU the dealer DOES carry 5W-20) and they put it in the Vibe. After I pulled in, a woman with a 2009 1.8L was there and was talking about she had problems with her brakes last winter - think it had to do with the recall. She loved the vehicle otherwise!

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:47 am

I'll be getting it done... (as soon as they figure out how to get parts in... back ordered through the first week of december so far)

Capt.Vibe · Post by **Capt.Vibe** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:40 pm

Got it done 2 weeks ago. Shouldn't have rushed since I just decided to store it for the winter but didn't know at the time. Have no clue what they changed, but it took about 30 minutes. Up here the temperatures routinely dip below -20C and lower during the winter. So far I can report that all is well and nothing has fallen apart. And I still have brakes. I would definitely get it done if you live in the NE and Canada. If it's serious enough to warrant a recall, then you should all get it done. No point in sacrificing ones safety.

iucu · Post by **iucu** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:36 pm

Did you requested 5W20 ?

Silversn95 · Post by **Silversn95** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:05 pm

I also received the notice but I'm not convinced I want them working on it. It gets cold around here in winter but never had any problems last year with it. I looked under the hood to see where the brake line was routed. It is quite a long path from the booster to the intake. That alone could be part of the reason there is a potential problem. I would have to see what is involved with the recall before I let the dealership touch it. I don't want them ripping everything apart for the recall only to screw something else up.

Gandalf · Post by **Gandalf** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:16 pm

I bought an '05 new, and I haven't received a letter.It does get down to -20 here, but I haven't had any problems.I've changed the brake fluid 3X, and I bleed the brakes every year; it's amazing how much better the brakes feel after I change the fluid.Considering what the idiots at GM have done to my car so far, I'm not terribly motivated to let the atavistic miscreants loose on my car, since I haven't had any trouble.I would like to know what exactly is done to the car. The dealership can just about manage to check the air in the tires in 30 minutes, so it can't be very complex...

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:22 pm

Quote, originally posted by Gandalf Â»I bought an '05 new, and I haven't received a letter.I believe the recall only applies to the 09-10 models

Vibe/Matrix Brake Line Freeze Recall

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