2004 Pontiac Vibe Pontiac Vibe 2004

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2004 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Pontiac Vibe brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (70%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

213500 mi

US $256
Replaced front pads and rotors 
38000 mi

US $250
Front left caliper failed...leaked. Replaced myself and bled brakes. Brake bleeding took longer than the caliper replacement, it is difficult to get all the bubbles out of the system on this car. 
75000 mi

US $200
Noticed frozen sliding pins on brake caliper, replaced and lubed. Brake rotors were warped causing vibrations under braking. Replaced both front rotors. 

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2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

171000 mi

US $685
Rebuilt front brakes due to heavy vibration from the steering wheel over 55 mph. Front calipers were locked up. Replaced front calipers, drums, pads, and adjusted drums in back. 
172000 mi

US $550
complete brake job--rotors and pads + misc maitenance --hoses etc 
88040 mi

C $400
changed front pads and rotors 
175460 mi

C $870
Calipers, rotors, pads replaced on front 
86200 mi

US $250
Replaced front wheel calipers and disks 
94860 mi

C $100
Front brake pads, rotors. Right caliper rebuild. 
106000 mi

US $430
Parking brake was malfunctioning due to use and age. Very expensive fix but the wife will not live without it. Great shop and very reasonable on most everything else. 

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