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2006 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
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 70 repairs.
2006 Pontiac Vibe electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 177000 mi US $20 |
Drivers side headlight died. Replaced both headlights. |
| 214000 mi US $300 |
Alternator died. Got it replaced. |
| 156500 mi US $4 |
Replaced the light bulbs for the heater control module. |
| 106000 mi US $340 |
Actuator motor replaced |
| 149300 mi US $100 |
Replaced the headlight but that didn't fix it - had to replace the actual headlight connector. |
| 160000 mi US $25 |
The headlight connector was partially melted and led to premature bulb failure, had it replaced. The ventilation fan would only work on the High setting. Googling showed that the problem could be solved by replacing a resistor for the blower motor. $25 part on Amazon, ~1hr of work at home, requiring only basic ratchet and socket. |
| 4263 mi C $170 |
Installed aftermarket radio as delco unit will not play home burned discs. |
| 112000 mi US $120 |
HVAC actuator failed. Clicking noise when switched to outside air. Part was $40 from Amazon. See GenVibe.com for repair instructions with pictures. |
| 54000 mi US $5 |
Fan did not function on other than the highest settings |
| 74000 mi US $653 |
Left low beam bulb replaced. |
| 32000 mi | The factory 6-disc CD changer occasionally scratched discs badly. Dealer replaced it under the GM extended warranty with a factory refurb unit. |
| 27000 mi US $335 |
Needed blower motor due to terrific loud noise when fan was put on High. |
| 20000 mi | Dome light assembly replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Headlights only worked with "brights" on. |
| 183000 mi | Flapping sound when not on recirc. Couldn't fix it. Living with it. |
| 60300 mi US $34 |
HVAC blower motor only ran at high speed--the resistor was shot. Installed a new one--problem solved. |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 219000 mi US $400 |
Fan blower motor hvac |
| 223000 mi US $32 |
Replaced resistor for HVAC blower fan & wiring harness. Repair 5 months past did not include wiring harness. Mechanic predicted this would fail later when he swapped the blower fan motor. New harness & resister from Dorman for $32 from Amazon prime. |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 45000 mi | I replaced my Car Radio from the stock to a Sony because of a burnt out display and audio issues with the already replaced stock radio from 2008. And i know that others have had past issues with the stock head units. |
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