2008 Pontiac Vibe Pontiac Vibe 2008

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2008 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2008 Pontiac Vibe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

64000 mi

US $4
Check Engine light came on in below zero temperature. Used code reader and found code P0101 MAF sensor. Pulled the MAF sensor and cleaned using sensor cleaner solution. Car ran and idled smoother after the cleaning. 
82000 mi

US $30
There was a slight oil leak from the timing chain tensioner. Tensioner was replaced along with using Permatex gasket sealer. 
95000 mi

US $20
Timing chain tensioner is leaking. Tried to fix with new o-ring and gasket sealer. Part is still leaking. 

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2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

145000 mi

US $245
Replaced cooling fan on radiator 
175000 mi

US $50
Exhaust leak repair, exhaust pipe coupling near the rear axle rusted and failed. Replaced coupler joint, DIY, bought kit online. 
105000 mi replace engine 
113240 mi

C $1250
Fuel pump failed while on highway without warning, resulting in engine stall and failure to start. Replaced fuel pump and flushed system. Limited parts availability required second day. 
123861 mi

C $1200
Water pump leaking and new belt required. Dealer suggested replacing both before complete failure. Also maintenance work required to replace rotors and drums (but not pads) after 60,000KM plus transmission fluid flush. Water pump was leaking. Dealer suggested replacement before complete failure. Fuel pump failed. 
55180 mi Engine light 
55380 mi P0171 code. Reset with meter and now driving to reevaluate. 
68820 mi

C $10
P0171 code. Cleaned MAF sensor. If the code comes on again I will change the intake gasket. 
48000 mi

US $140
had to replace the tensioner and belt - belt was not bad but replaced anyway 
53000 mi

US $100
rear O2 sensor failed. 
56000 mi

US $106
fuel ratio sensor replaced 
138000 mi

US $10
Intake manifold gasket replaced. Took less than and our and cost $10 
168000 mi

US $850
Bad water pump. [Accessory?] Belt tensioner also replaced due to failing. 
201000 mi

US $98
Bad exhaust hangar had to be fabricated 

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2008 Pontiac Vibe Engine Problems

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