Recall 10V024 affects 70,806 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles for floor-mat accelerator interference. Free repair at any franchised Pontiac dealer once available.
Pontiac is recalling 70,806 2009-2010 Vibe passenger vehicles under recall 10V024 because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal in a wide-open position. A stuck pedal can lead to very high speeds and make the vehicle difficult to stop, which can cause a crash, serious injury, or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The accelerator pedal on 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles tells the engine how much power the driver is requesting. Under normal use, the pedal moves down under your foot and returns when released, which reduces throttle input and lets the vehicle slow as expected.
The defect is caused by the driver's floor mat, not by the pedal electronics. An unsecured or incompatible floor mat can slide forward and trap the accelerator pedal in the wide open position. If that happens, the engine keeps receiving full throttle after the driver lifts off the pedal.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the pedal does not come back up or the vehicle keeps accelerating after your foot is off the pedal. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer about the floor mat remedy and keep incompatible mats out of the driver footwell.
Who's affected?
Across both model years, the recall centers on the same accelerator pedal component.
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | Accelerator pedal |
| Units affected | 70,806 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
A stuck open accelerator pedal can send the Vibe to very high speeds and make it difficult to stop, raising the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death. Until the remedy is ready, remove any removable driver's floor mat and place it in the trunk. Check that no mat interferes with the pedals. Repair will be free at any franchised Pontiac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe is included in this recall.
- Remove any removable driver's floor mat and place it in the trunk until Pontiac confirms the recall remedy.
- Contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-620-7668 with questions and reference recall number 10V024 when you call.
- Use only a floor mat designed for your 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe if you keep a mat installed; secure it and do not stack mats.
- Check accelerator, brake, and clutch pedal travel before driving to confirm the mat does not interfere.
What happens at the repair
Until Pontiac opens the dealer remedy, remove any removable driver's floor mat and put it in the trunk. Do not replace it with another mat. If you leave a mat in place, use only the mat made for this model and model year, secure it correctly, never flip it over, and never stack mats. Check that the accelerator, brake, and clutch pedals move freely. Once the remedy opens, a Pontiac technician will complete the floor mat interference and accelerator pedal repair at no charge.
Timeline
| January 27, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V024?
Recall 10V024 covers 70,806 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles with an accelerator pedal that can get trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open pedal can make the vehicle hard to stop. Pontiac's recall remedy addresses the floor mat interference and accelerator pedal issue.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Vibe is included in recall 10V024. Remove any removable driver's floor mat and place it in the trunk until the recall remedy is completed. Contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or a franchised Pontiac service desk for repair instructions.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Pontiac's remedy for recall 10V024 covers the floor mat interference and accelerator pedal issue, and the dealer repair is free for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V024?
The safety risk is unintended high speed from a stuck open accelerator pedal. If the pedal is trapped by the driver's floor mat, the vehicle can become difficult to stop. That raises the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death.
What floor mat warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for any driver's floor mat that shifts, stacks over another mat, sits bottom-side up, or interferes with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedal. Pontiac asked owners to remove removable driver's mats until the recall remedy is completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V024000 |
|---|---|
| Pontiac customer service | 1-800-620-7668 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V024 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V024000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →