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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%)
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 164 repairs.
2009 Pontiac Vibe brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (10%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 114000 mi US $460 |
ABS problem traced to one wheel sensor which is part of the hub assembly its self, making it necessary to replace the hub. |
| 103540 mi C $30 |
Rear outer pad became stuck in bracket, and wore unevenly at the top edge. Replaced pads. Rotors were still fine. First actual problem of any kind with the car - original brakes! |
| 130200 mi C $125 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads. Original rotors. Pads were getting low again, and rotors were getting rusty. |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91760 mi C $800 |
Replaced brake pads and calipers due to corrosion |
| 113460 mi C $380 |
Brake light came on. Shop found fluid leak. Replaced rear caliper and added brake fluid |
| 43400 mi C $650 |
Brake caliper needed to be changed. |
| 92700 mi US $347 |
Rear brake calipers failed and could not be adjusted (compressed). Brakes were dragging, accelerated pad wear and rear rotors had to be replaced as well. |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 94240 mi C $850 |
replaced rear brake calliper, both front brake callipers, all rotors and brake pads. The callipers were not operating properly/partially seized. |
| 83000 mi US $400 |
Normal brake repair for wear/tear. |
| 178000 mi US $200 |
replaced rotors, pads, fron and rear |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi US $240 |
Jammed calipers. New rear pads, resurfaced rotors. Dirt in rad clips, did not allow pads to disengage. |
| 123000 mi US $150 |
ABS/VSC/Brake idiot lights - Right rear wheel speed sensor required cleaning & rust removal from hub. |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 103540 mi C $297 |
Required new brakes and rotors in the rear |
| 151900 mi | Rear brakes. Driver side. Worn out one pad, damaged rotor. Cause, pads stuck in caliper. I changed all stuff by myself. Had problem with getting in the piston in caliper |
| 90800 mi | Click in front brakes when stopping while backing up. |
| 90000 mi US $800 |
replaced pads |
| 192820 mi C $500 |
replaced front rotors and pads and serviced rear brakes |
| 62620 mi C $408 |
Rear brakes seized. New rotors and pads required, plus freeing and lubrication of calipers. |
| 65720 mi C $320 |
Front rotors and pads needed to be replaced. |
| 81840 mi C $2800 |
The ABS was applying itself without warning when travelling at speed. This was a potentially dangerous problem, which required immediate attention. Parking brake cable broke and needed to be replaced. |
| 91140 mi C $680 |
All brake rotors and pads were replaced. |
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