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2010 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (25%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
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2010 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Pontiac Vibe

Engine not specified

Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

13000 mi

US $350
low profile aluminum wheels had corroded. $550ea. dealer replaced them all. very satisfied with quality gmc in cocoa fl. 

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2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Pontiac Vibe in Kansas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2016
Dec 2014

37000 mi
Wheel lug nut broke during tire rotation. This is the 2nd time a lug broke during a dealer rotating tires 
Pontiac Vibe in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

94000 mi

US $500
This was a general 90000 mile tune up and maintenance. The coils did not need replacing. I excluded the cost of the engine oil and other fluids, but included the labor and the costs of wear items such as windshield wiper. 
Feb 2018

96000 mi

US $540
Replaced accessory belt and tensioner. 

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2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2021
Aug 2011

33000 mi
Water leak onto passenger side floor. A/C vent was clogged — dealer unclogged it and dried out the mat. 
Oct 2012

48200 mi

US $44
Check engine light went on 
Jan 2018

152000 mi

US $740
Exhaust system 
Pontiac Vibe in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016

27120 mi

C $180
Rapid rear disc brake pads wear. Brake pad stuck in rear calpier, not moving freely. Was told it's a common problem on these cars, rear brakes do not do much work in daily driving. 
Nov 2017

63240 mi

C $246
rear brakes uneven wear once again. One set of pads more worn than other. Replaced just brake pads and cleaned re-lubed all slide pins. 
Dec 2017

63240 mi

C $350
Original starter release gear would stick causing a grinding noise in very cold winter starts. Replaced the starter with an updated new (not rebuild) starter from Denso, Toyota part number 28100-0T051 or GM part number 19205422 purchased from Amazon and installed by mechanic. Updated starter motor cranks much faster and problem has been solved. 
Mar 2018

66340 mi

C $650
Rear pads worn out yet again. Mechanic said it is a design flaw. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads all 4 wheels, fronts still OK though, and replaced/bled brake fluid. Rear brake backing plates rusted completely. Live in QC, salt used here by the ton during winter. Replaced backing plates and hub bearings as well, couldn't separate hubs from backing plates as they were rusted. I supplied most of the brake parts, total cost was $1200. 
Oct 2021

95480 mi

C $500
Wheel bearing on the rear drivers side noisy. Decide to change both rear wheel bearings and hub assemblies. 

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2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015

42000 mi

US $343
Intermittent grinding/rumbling noise coming to stop. Light grooves in rotors, some life left on pads. Replaced pads and rotors. There was still pad left, but gave national brake chain benefit of doubt. Turned out to be the tires making most of the noise from getting to wear bars and at least three plugs from punctures. 
Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States
- Mar 2010
Mar 2010

12500 mi
Adjusted driver's window to fix rattle when fully rolled up. 
Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

62000 mi

US $180
few seconds loud engine rattle on start up after setting an hour or so more so after cold engine. Dealer replace timing chain guides . Did not help . Dealer going to call GM technical help . 
Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2022
May 2015

94300 mi

US $175
The car had a "wooshing" noise from driver's side front area. Turned out to be a bad driver's side front wheel bearing. 

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