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I realize that the 2009 and 2010 Vibe have been identified with the Toyota as having a sticky pedal problem, which they are taking care of. But I had a very serious event with my 2008 Vibe. Long story short, from a standstill, my car accelerated suddenly and climbed an 18" rock wall, I turned sharply to avoid a tree, during all this time (felt like 10 minutes, probably more like 5 seconds) I kept hitting the brakes to no avail. Finally it stopped just before running into a busy street. GM says pay $98 and take it to a dealer if we diagnose a problem we will take care of it, if not, tough. http://www.safercar.gov has two other complaints about the same thing with a 2008 Vibe. Now they have 3 with mine. Anyone else having the problem?

Quote, originally posted by glinfoot »I realize that the 2009 and 2010 Vibe have been identified with the Toyota as having a sticky pedal problem, which they are taking care of. But I had a very serious event with my 2008 Vibe. Long story short, from a standstill, my car accelerated suddenly and climbed an 18" rock wall, I turned sharply to avoid a tree, during all this time (felt like 10 minutes, probably more like 5 seconds) I kept hitting the brakes to no avail. Finally it stopped just before running into a busy street. GM says pay $98 and take it to a dealer if we diagnose a problem we will take care of it, if not, tough. http://www.safercar.gov has two other complaints about the same thing with a 2008 Vibe. Now they have 3 with mine. Anyone else having the problem?Questions:Just before the car took off, was your foot on the brake? Second, did the car takeoff with your foot still on the brake pedal or did you move your foot?

... How did it climb an 18" wall?

I'm not discounting your experience. It may have happened just like you described. However the first thing to suspect in a case like this was your foot really on the brake pedal or the accelerator? It is a common mistake for someone to either hit the accelerator and brake at the same time or the accelerator alone thinking it is the brake pedal.It certainly would be a harrowing experience.BTW, welcome to the forum. So sorry that it took something like this experience for you to find us. Kick back, hang around, lots to learn here.

Quote, originally posted by glinfoot » Anyone else having the problem?I don't think anyone here has mentioned it before, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen to you.Quote, originally posted by KITT222 »... How did it climb an 18" wall?my guess woild be "with an awful noise"Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 »However the first thing to suspect in a case like this was your foot really on the brake pedal or the accelerator? It is a common mistake for someone to either hit the accelerator and brake at the same time or the accelerator alone thinking it is the brake pedal.http://galvestondailynews.com/...3157b

http://www.caranddriver.com/fe..._dept the test results pretty much speak for themselves.

Quote, originally posted by mr. freeze 04 » http://www.caranddriver.com/fe..._dept the test results pretty much speak for themselves.Thank you for the link. I read this article a while back in the magazine. I have been saying this for a looooong time.

yeah, spirited though our beloved Vibes may be.... a Roush stage 3 they aren't.

I would drive to the dealer and tell them the story and have it documented. and just so you know Toyota and NASA says your crazy. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/...l?x=0