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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2004 Pontiac Vibe electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (51%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 188000 mi US $500 |
Blower Fan Died |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Weak AC, system leaking refrigerant fast. Tested components, replaced seals, orings, dryer. Evacuated system with vacuum pump, added pag oil and recharged with R134a. AC is still icecold 1 week later. |
| 91000 mi | A/C wasn't blowing as cold as it should. A/C pressures normal. Adjusted cable for temperature control. Issue resolved. |
| 112000 mi US $20 |
Starter hummed but wouldn't engage on the flywheel. Replaced starter solenoid which fixed the problem. Much more cost effective than replacing the entire starter. |
| 205200 mi US $420 |
Straightened bent pins in fuse box that caused radiator fan to stop functioning. Replaced blower motor for heat/ac which had stopped working. |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
refrigerant added (recharged) -- returning in 2 weeks to see if there are any leaks |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 177940 mi C $125 |
Starter solenoid failed, replaced whole starter. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68700 mi US $70 |
AC stopped working. Took it into the shop to understand the issue. Full diagnostic tests were performed (Dyed coolant). It was determined that the compressor seemed to have seized up. Estimated repairs of $1300. |
| 111000 mi | A/C never repaired. |
| 143000 mi | Airbag warning light on--sensor problem not yet repaired-- |
| 154000 mi US $125 |
Replaced battery |
| 159000 mi US $250 |
Airbag light was on. After trying to get it covered by GM, forced to replace coil in steering wheel i order to pass inspection. Seat belt sensor |
| 162000 mi | battery died from lack of use |
| 186000 mi US $150 |
system keeps losing refrigerant |
| 179000 mi US $1200 |
AC Condensor and Compressor had to be replaced. |
| 130948 mi US $271 |
Replaced HVAC door actuator. |
| 52080 mi C $685 |
A/C condenser had to be replaced. Had leak and freon had leaked out. Got freon charged last summer and was advised to replace condenser |
| 175000 mi US $500 |
Starter was replaced |
| 86920 mi C $50 |
Interior fan will only work on high speed. Blower motor resistor replaced. |
| 84400 mi | Ticking noise started coming from dash (pass. side). Forum search says it is air inlet door actuator. Removed part, rotated stripped plastic gear, reinstalled. Seems to be working. A real PIA location to work in. |
| 264500 mi US $110 |
Blower Motor: HVAC blower motor stopped working - no heat, A/C, or defrost. Installed motor myself. Cost includes MI sales tax. |
| 316770 mi US $70 |
Instrument Panel: '04 Vibe odometer stops working at 299,999. Bought used panel with 16,770 miles in June. Used tripometer on old panel to track miles June-Sept. to match up actual mileage (300k + odometer = actual mileage) |
| 405130 mi US $284 |
Remanufactured alternator installed. Alternator: Re-manufactured alternator installed. Cost includes part, labor and MI sales tax. |
| 459683 mi US $37 |
Replaced OEM starter. Replacement part purchased at salvage yard. Cost includes MI sales tax. Replaced OEM starter. Replacement part purchased at salvage yard. Cost includes MI sales tax. |
| 78000 mi US $227 |
Knocking sound coming from passenger side dash when Air Cond & Recirculator fan were on. Had to remove dash to work. Reecirculator door activator (part #88970277 $86.00 + lbr). Plastic gear teeth broke. Should be made of metal not plastic |
| 57120 mi C $250 |
a/c not cold - no leaks detected - recharged |
| 94860 mi C $225 |
a/c needed recharging - same done works ok now. |
| 136700 mi US $480 |
No air conditioning. Shop replaced air conditioning condenser as it was leaking. |
| 91140 mi C $100 |
Resistor for A/C /heater fan failed only had High speed for fan. Dealer replaced all is well now. |
| 115000 mi US $285 |
CD player was not working so I had to get a new head unit, also the right tweeter was bad so that is on order and will require additional install cost. |
| 109000 mi | AC recharge, pollen cabin filter change, oil and lube, wiper replacment, rock chip repairs |
| 124620 mi | changed fuse for cigarette lighter adapter. |
| 137060 mi C $200 |
Internal air fan not working. External working only. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Defective CD Player. Replaced under warranty. |
| 59800 mi | a/c does not work |
| 151000 mi US $45 |
HVAC servo motor that controls the flapper to direct air flow. Third time for this car. |
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