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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 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

36000 mi Center cap on alloy wheel fell off. A TSB was released for this problem last year. Center caps needed to be replaced. 
114000 mi

US $65
Replaced weathered headlight with new oem light that had slight damage, thus the cheap price. Other light was replaced prior to purchase of the car, due to minor accident. 
2000 mi Center wheel caps on alloy wheels fell out. 
24500 mi paint chips caused by spoiler seals positioned wrong 
105500 mi

US $180
Corroding sunroof frame 
123600 mi

US $10
The sunroof was replaced in 2012, splitting the cost. Before the one year part warranty was up the new part was rusting again[design flaw]. GM refused to honor there verbal one year warranty, so I rust treated and painted it myself. 
1000 mi Interior trim below "B" pillar was pulled away from the door frame. On both sides. Paint chips(3) due to 160 mi. dealer exchange(DX). 
17000 mi Interior trim panels at "B" pillar (covers seat belt storage from door sill up to where belt comes out of "B" pillar) replaced on both sides due to poor fit. Right front interior door panel (where glass goes down into door) had abnormal wear/loss of finish. This was near rear of door panel where if the window was down, your elbow might rest. 
20000 mi Rpl. driver side threshold plastic trim(that you step over to sit behind the wheel). Clip that held plastic part in place was broken. Had ordered part a few days prior. Everything under warranty. 
27900 mi Clunking in the steering column . 
11000 mi Back panel on hatchback was cracked--they replaced without any trouble 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

45300 mi Sun roof drain tube plugged 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34000 mi

US $200
Stereo knob broke. Repair had to unassemble, install a new knob, then reassemble. 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Body Problems

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