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There's nothing like "Toyota" and "Recall" to catch the attention of the auto aware. Causing simultaneous reactions from the General Motors faithful? That's fun.
This is one recall that actually developed after injuries. Toyota's Corolla and Matrix as well as the Pontiac Vibe (660,000 in total) were built with poor connections between the front side windows and doors as a result of faulty bolts.
This doesn't mean you ought not consider a used Corolla, Matrix, or Vibe. In fact, considering the new generation cars is worthy as well. However, make sure you check on its status as far as this recall goes and make sure you take care of your own car, if involved. Keep in mind, a recent Renault Clio recall in Europe has resulted in a shockingly low uptake percentage, just 28% of Clio owners getting their 'bonnet' checked out.
- Toyota Issues Voluntary Recall For 1.1 Million Corolla/matrix Models, Beats Feds To It
It's official: that little snafu Toyota had a few days ago with the stalling Corollas has evolved from an Engineering Analysis to a full-blown (voluntary) recall. The world's largest automaker will recall around 1.13 million vehicles, specifically...
- Gm Decides To Kill Pontiac Vibe After All, Production Ends August 2009
Only a week after General Motors stated that the Vibe would be the only Pontiac model to be offered for retail sale in the brand's 2010MY portfolio, the automaker announced today its decision to discontinue production of the compact crossover by the...
- 662,178 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix And Pontiac Vibe Models Recalled
This month’s first recall concerns 662,178 MY 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and subsequently its Pontiac sibling, Vibe due to a problem with the front electric powered windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen...
- Toyota Recalls More Than Half-a-million Corolla And Matrix Models
Toyota has launched a safety recall involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S. The recall concerns 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix models equipped with power windows. According to Toyota, the driver and front...
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe Debut
Pontiac is only minutes from debuting the 2009 Vibe at "Vibe Slam". Check that out here, or just have a look at the photos below. Follow this link to view the Vibe's long-lost brother, the Toyota Matrix, or check out the original view of the Vibe....
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JOINT TOYOTA / GM RECALL
There's nothing like "Toyota" and "Recall" to catch the attention of the auto aware. Causing simultaneous reactions from the General Motors faithful? That's fun.This is one recall that actually developed after injuries. Toyota's Corolla and Matrix as well as the Pontiac Vibe (660,000 in total) were built with poor connections between the front side windows and doors as a result of faulty bolts.
This doesn't mean you ought not consider a used Corolla, Matrix, or Vibe. In fact, considering the new generation cars is worthy as well. However, make sure you check on its status as far as this recall goes and make sure you take care of your own car, if involved. Keep in mind, a recent Renault Clio recall in Europe has resulted in a shockingly low uptake percentage, just 28% of Clio owners getting their 'bonnet' checked out.
If you're unaware of the connection, remember the joint venture between GM and Toyota that once brought you the Geo Prizm. The Matrix is a Vibe is a Matrix. The Matrix derives its origin from the Corolla. The Good Car Guy named the previous Pontiac Vibe as one of the Top 5 American Branded Cars.
- Toyota Issues Voluntary Recall For 1.1 Million Corolla/matrix Models, Beats Feds To It
It's official: that little snafu Toyota had a few days ago with the stalling Corollas has evolved from an Engineering Analysis to a full-blown (voluntary) recall. The world's largest automaker will recall around 1.13 million vehicles, specifically...
- Gm Decides To Kill Pontiac Vibe After All, Production Ends August 2009
Only a week after General Motors stated that the Vibe would be the only Pontiac model to be offered for retail sale in the brand's 2010MY portfolio, the automaker announced today its decision to discontinue production of the compact crossover by the...
- 662,178 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix And Pontiac Vibe Models Recalled
This month’s first recall concerns 662,178 MY 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and subsequently its Pontiac sibling, Vibe due to a problem with the front electric powered windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen...
- Toyota Recalls More Than Half-a-million Corolla And Matrix Models
Toyota has launched a safety recall involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S. The recall concerns 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix models equipped with power windows. According to Toyota, the driver and front...
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe Debut
Pontiac is only minutes from debuting the 2009 Vibe at "Vibe Slam". Check that out here, or just have a look at the photos below. Follow this link to view the Vibe's long-lost brother, the Toyota Matrix, or check out the original view of the Vibe....