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Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
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- 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 694 repairs.
Pontiac Vibe brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32560 mi C $180 |
Rapid rear disc brake pads wear. Brake pad stuck in rear calpier, not moving freely. Was told it's a common problem on these cars, rear brakes do not do much work in daily driving. |
| 63240 mi C $246 |
rear brakes uneven wear once again. One set of pads more worn than other. Replaced just brake pads and cleaned re-lubed all slide pins. |
| 66340 mi C $650 |
Rear pads worn out yet again. Mechanic said it is a design flaw. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads all 4 wheels, fronts still OK though, and replaced/bled brake fluid. Rear brake backing plates rusted completely. Live in QC, salt used here by the ton during winter. Replaced backing plates and hub bearings as well, couldn't separate hubs from backing plates as they were rusted. I supplied most of the brake parts, total cost was $1200. |
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $343 |
Intermittent grinding/rumbling noise coming to stop. Light grooves in rotors, some life left on pads. Replaced pads and rotors. There was still pad left, but gave national brake chain benefit of doubt. Turned out to be the tires making most of the noise from getting to wear bars and at least three plugs from punctures. |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
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. |
| 178000 mi US $200 |
replaced rotors, pads, fron and rear |
| 83000 mi US $400 |
Normal brake repair for wear/tear. |
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
| 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 |
| 192820 mi C $500 |
replaced front rotors and pads and serviced rear brakes |
| 103540 mi C $297 |
Required new brakes and rotors in the rear |
| 90000 mi US $800 |
replaced pads |
| 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. |
| 90800 mi | Click in front brakes when stopping while backing up. |
2008 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 51560 mi C $300 |
brake calipers |
2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 12400 mi | Caliper retaining brackets replaced under warranty to correct clicking caused by loose front brake pads |
2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Oil, adj brakes, all preventive |
| 130000 mi | Brkes, 4 tires and routine maintenance |
2007 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 240000 mi US $680 |
new brakes front - rotors and pads, new drums rear |
| 136000 mi | front rotors and pads worn out--replaced; rear brakes show wear but not replaced/repaired at this time |
| 138260 mi C $323 |
Replaced 2 front rotors. Replaced front brake pads. Replaced 1 front brake caliper. |
| 80600 mi C $270 |
Front Driver side caliper was seized |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23560 mi | Squeeky Brakes Still not fixed, will need to take back |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 184000 mi US $100 |
Rotors too thin to turn down. Replace rotors and pads. |
| 109000 mi US $500 |
Leaking caliper seals - replace both rotors. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Was told rear brakes needed to be cleaned, adjusted. |
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 9300 mi $36 |
Car slowing |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors because car was pulsing when braking at highway speeds. Fixed problem and now car brakes much faster and smoother (Should have done this awhile ago). |
| 146000 mi US $429 |
Replaced Front Right Brake Caliper and hose. Replaced Front Brake Pads and Rotors. Replaced Front Brake Pads and Rotors. Replaced Front Right Brake Caliper and hose |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115320 mi C $150 |
Replaced the front brake calipers |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 49000 mi | There is a leak looks like it is coming from the master cylinder? Not sure? Could be master cylinder or brake booster or gasket? |
| 124000 mi C $1000 |
Brake caliper on driver's side had seized and therefore needed replacement. Mechanic advised replacing both calipers to ensure consistency with braking performance. |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 51000 mi C $150 |
The piston seal on the front caliper was torn. Replaced seal and rebuilt caliper. |
| 132000 mi US $30 |
drivers side front brake hose was leaking at caliper. Replaced |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 213500 mi US $256 |
Replaced front pads and rotors |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86200 mi US $250 |
Replaced front wheel calipers and disks |
| 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. |
| 94860 mi C $100 |
Front brake pads, rotors. Right caliper rebuild. |
| 172000 mi US $550 |
complete brake job--rotors and pads + misc maitenance --hoses etc |
| 175460 mi C $870 |
Calipers, rotors, pads replaced on front |
| 88040 mi C $400 |
changed front pads and rotors |
| 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. |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| US $500 | Replaced complete calipers, rotors, pads every 50000 miles |
| 117000 mi US $350 |
Brake calipers seized after never having been changed. Squeal from front brakes was disguising the grinding of the back brakes. Replaced calipers, drums, rotors & pads. |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 61600 mi US $700 |
Break hose damaged, front break stuck. New calipers, rotors, pads, hose, fluid. |
| 83000 mi US $225 |
Front right caliper failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit, replaced front rotors and front pads. |
| 83000 mi US $40 |
Replaced front right brake hose. |
| 243000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front brake pads and rotors |
| 190732 mi US $120 |
New front brakes and rotors |
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