2009 Pontiac Vibe Pontiac Vibe 2009

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2009 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Pontiac Vibe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

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

52000 mi

US $440
needed a vehicle speed sensor. Dealer put in wrong sensor and had to go back and have it repaired again. 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

64020 mi

C $250
replaced both left and right transaxle/differential seals that were slightly leaking/weeping. 
79360 mi

C $1173
The centre or steady bearing had worn to the point of defective. The part is not repairable replaceable, therefore a new rear drive shaft was installed. A two piece shaft, u joints and centre bearing were installed with a one year warranty from a supplier in British Columbia. 
155000 mi

US $150
Trans shuddered when attempting to come out of high gear lock. Also reverse was slipping. Flushed transmission, but this only solved the lock problem. Reverse is still slipping. 
155000 mi

US $1500
bearing in AWD clutchpack went bad and needed to be replaced. 
719000 mi

US $1500
Differential 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

101000 mi Cracked boot 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

95000 mi

US $275
Left drive shaft seals failed and were rusting. 
67400 mi Mechanic reported that my driver's side cv BOOT WAS split. The CV boot was replaced. 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Transmission Problems

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