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2008 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2008 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201251560 miC $300 | brake calipers wheel bearing | ||
2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 201364000 miUS $4 | Check Engine light came on in below zero temperature. Used code reader and found code P0101 MAF sensor. Pulled the MAF sensor and cleaned using sensor cleaner solution. Car ran and idled smoother after the cleaning. | ||
| Aug 201375000 miUS $25 | Both dim lights went out at the same time. Checked all fuses and all were good. Found there was power at the headlight terminals so replaced bulbs. Both bulbs had been replaced 2/2013. Unsure what caused both to fail. | ||
| Dec 201382000 miUS $30 | There was a slight oil leak from the timing chain tensioner. Tensioner was replaced along with using Permatex gasket sealer. | ||
| Aug 201495000 miUS $20 | Timing chain tensioner is leaking. Tried to fix with new o-ring and gasket sealer. Part is still leaking. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Apr 201012400 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
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 201031000 miC $110 | Cabin fan was noisy and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201286800 miC $70 | Air bag sensor was indicating error. Apparently due to corroded wire connection. | ||
| Dec 201293000 miC $75 | Headlamp assembly replaced bulb. | ||
| Jul 2013113240 miC $1250 | Fuel pump failed while on highway without warning, resulting in engine stall and failure to start. Replaced fuel pump and flushed system. Limited parts availability required second day. | ||
| Apr 2014123861 miC $1200 | Water pump leaking and new belt required. Dealer suggested replacing both before complete failure. Also maintenance work required to replace rotors and drums (but not pads) after 60,000KM plus transmission fluid flush. Water pump was leaking. Dealer suggested replacement before complete failure. Fuel pump failed. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201584800 mi | Battery wouldn't reliably start car in sub 45° F weather. Self replaced with Walmart branded battery. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201355180 mi | Engine light | ||
| Oct 201365180 miC $5 | Door trim came loose. Needed new tabs. | ||
| Jan 201467240 mi | P0171 code. Reset with meter and now driving to reevaluate. | ||
| Feb 201468820 mi | P0171 code. Cleaned MAF sensor. If the code comes on again I will change the intake gasket. Windshield wiper arm sheared. Removed arm, cleaned grooves on bracket and reinstalled arm. | ||
| May 201471920 miC $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 201694240 mi | Vehicle wasn't starting. Checked battery and found fluid level low in all cells. Refilled and charged battery with portable charger. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Mar 2015129000 miUS $100 | Recirculation actuator failed. Replaced | ||
| Nov 2015138000 miUS $10 | Intake manifold gasket replaced. Took less than and our and cost $10 | ||
| Jun 2017158000 miUS $550 | Bad compressor and expansion valve so compressor, condenser, r/d, evaporator, and expansion valve replaced | ||
| Jan 2018164000 miUS $40 | Fog light shattered, cause unknown | ||
| Feb 2018168000 miUS $850 | Bad water pump. [Accessory?] Belt tensioner also replaced due to failing. | ||
| Mar 2020201000 miUS $98 | Bad exhaust hangar had to be fabricated | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Jul 201448000 miUS $140 | had to replace the tensioner and belt - belt was not bad but replaced anyway | ||
| Mar 201753000 miUS $100 | rear O2 sensor failed. | ||
| Mar 201856000 miUS $106 | fuel ratio sensor replaced | ||
| Aug 202078000 miUS $700 | AC condensor and resistor module | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2016114300 miUS $30 | Added charge to ac | ||
| Jun 2018148000 miUS $10 | added refrigerant to AC system | ||
| Sep 2021175000 miUS $50 | Exhaust leak repair, exhaust pipe coupling near the rear axle rusted and failed. Replaced coupler joint, DIY, bought kit online. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017145000 miUS $245 | Replaced cooling fan on radiator | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201883080 miC $450 | New tires all round | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016150000 miUS $350 | Blender door switch was stuck needed to be replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016105000 mi | replace engine | ||
| Sep 2017121000 miUS $100 | Oil, adj brakes, all preventive | ||
| Jul 2018130000 mi | Brkes, 4 tires and routine maintenance | ||
2007 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014159500 miUS $1500 | throw out baring or transmission bearing | ||
2007 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 200936000 mi | Hatchback liftgate shock tubes were replaced due to inability to hold up open liftgate. | ||
| Jan 201179800 mi | Check engine light lead to dealership determining PCM was bad, and they decided to cover it at no charge since there is an upcoming recall. | ||
| Jan 2017126000 miUS $116 | Car would not start on a cold day, but could be jump started. Replaced original OEM battery with big box store replacement unit. Issue resolved. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Dec 2013104160 miC $193 | Battery and alternator diagnosis. Battery replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015124000 miC $145 | Remove and replace original wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 2017138260 miC $323 | Replaced 2 front rotors. Replaced front brake pads. Replaced 1 front brake caliper. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201291100 miC $230 | Changed the water pump due to worn out bearings | ||
| Jun 2012116560 miC $620 | The exhaust manifold was warped causing exhaust fumes to enter the interior of the car, particularly when the car was started. | ||
| Jun 2016185380 mi | Replaced front struts and rear shocks | ||
| Oct 2016188460 miC $103 | Heater blower motor | ||
| Apr 2018199640 miC $300 | Exhaust pipe including resonator | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Louisiana, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201020000 mi | ECM died | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jun 201048360 miC $326 | We had another ignition coil replaced. Symptoms were hesitation in the motor. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 201138000 miUS $85 | Recall to replace potentially defective body computer. State inspection also performed and tire rotation. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 2015125460 miC $600 | Replaced the lower control arm and strut mounts due to clicking sound on the car | ||
| Aug 2017164260 mi | slight rust at weld points | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Nov 200947740 miC $100 | A retaining stud snapped on the front passenger side of the car. I believe that the dealer snapped it when rotating the wheels at the prior service but they denied that it could have happened in their shop. I had to pay for new stud and installation. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States May 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Nov 201249900 miUS $274 | Diagnosed check engine light - emission control adjustments and parts | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201030000 mi | Car completely lost power on the freeway. Dealer said entire computer was defective and replaced it. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201259520 miC $150 | Fan only had high speed. Blower resistor pack was changed. | ||
| Jul 201580600 miC $270 | Front Driver side caliper was seized | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201276300 mi | Transmission Failure at 76k miles, estimate $2500 for repairs. | ||
| Apr 201276000 miUS $1800 | Engine light came on and car began shifting hard. Transmission damaged due to faulty $1,200 PCM which the dealer installed and replaced for free under warranty. Had to replace a damaged wiring harness. Transmission rebuild. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201783400 miUS $155 | System leak. Added die to coolant to determine location of leak. | ||
| Nov 201782000 miUS $150 | heat shield on bottom of car loose and rattling | ||
| Dec 2017823000 miUS $10 | replaced front headlight | ||
| Feb 201886000 miUS $10 | replace 1 front headlight bulb--same one again | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Dec 201760000 miUS $38 | Replaced rear hatch struts with items secured from Advance Auto | ||
| Apr 202169000 miUS $18 | Replaced rear window hatch struts with a pair from Walmart | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018168640 miC $400 | Wheel bearing front right | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017102000 miUS $750 | Suspension Items, not sure | ||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $155 | Spark Plugs Replace oil switch | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017240000 miUS $680 | new brakes front - rotors and pads, new drums rear | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in West Virginia, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014114000 miUS $470 | replaced tires and a headlight bulb | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201386100 mi | Several of the cowling pieces under the car have broken free, causing noises. Most have been reattached but one is requires an expensive part to replace it. So we jury rigged something temporarily. At least some failed entirely due to age / FL heat. | ||
| Dec 2014103000 miUS $1760 | Had struts/shocks replaced front and back; front end alignment and separate alignment for rear tires; new tires as well | ||
| Mar 2016115000 miUS $175 | Heat shield had broken loose and rattled--had it replaced. | ||
| Nov 2016122500 miUS $455 | Air Inlet Actuator in dash needed replacing | ||
| Dec 2017131600 miUS $650 | Engine cooling fan cracked and whole housing had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2018136000 mi | front rotors and pads worn out--replaced; rear brakes show wear but not replaced/repaired at this time | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alaska, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2015210000 miUS $200 | Replacement of Spark Plug Cables | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017131000 mi | Service engine light was on. Couldn't pass emissions. Took to a local mechanic and was told a whole new transmission was needed. Car was running like a top. My husband did some research on the internet on Vibes with similar problems, changed the transmission fluid himself and problem was solved. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014150000 miUS $34 | Check engine light came on. Repair man said that the solenoid is going out. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200923560 mi | Squeeky Brakes Still not fixed, will need to take back | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017110000 miUS $10 | Replaced PCV valve as was getting NOX codes on my engine. Appears to have fixed the problem. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200717980 mi | Engine not heating properly on cold winter days (-15C or below). Looks like a weak thermostat to me as the temp gauge hovers for several miles / minutes before finally reaching normal operating temp. Dealer tested on a warm winter day and said "no probl | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | SES Light stayed on. Trans was banging into gear esp. Reverse. Checked codes P2716 stored and current. PIP4154A States to replace PCM if ckts check ok. Checked PC Solenoid ckts - ok. Replaced PCM and programmed. CODE FDFD4 (under warranty). | ||
| May 201127900 miUS $250 | During routine inspection and 30,000 mile maintenance, mechanic spotted an oil leak which led to needing a new oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jun 201127000 miUS $335 | Needed blower motor due to terrific loud noise when fan was put on High. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Minnesota, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201262000 miUS $130 | Replaced the serpentine belt which was extremely worn. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 201060300 miUS $34 | HVAC blower motor only ran at high speed--the resistor was shot. Installed a new one--problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201181000 miUS $300 | Left rear wheel bearing shot, making noise. Had it replaced. | ||
| Nov 201182200 miUS $26 | While having new tires installed, shop commented that serpentine belt showed a lot of cracking, so I bought a new belt and installed it myself. | ||
| Oct 201283500 miUS $200 | Replaced original intake manifold gasket with updated silicone version to eliminate CEL during cold weather. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Prince Edward Island, Canada Mar 2007 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201237200 miC $100 | Replaced the front passenger door door check assembly - it had developed an awful snapping sound. | ||
| Dec 201240300 miC $70 | Driver's side power window shuddered going down. Mechanic lubed the internal "scissors" and checked bolts etc. Works fine now. | ||
| May 201448360 mi | Rear windshield wiper motor stopped working. Checked fuse. Fuse fine. I took wiper motor gearbox apart, lubed wiper arm shaft that had been corroded due to road salt. Re-assembled, tested, good as new. This car is a DIY dream! | ||
| Nov 201450920 miC $225 | Passenger side windshield wiper swung free - windshield wiper link mechanism replaced as nylon bearing/pivots not available as separate parts for Corolla/Matrix/Vibe. Likely due to snow/ice falling off roof hitting wipers in past winters. | ||
| Mar 201765100 miC $700 | Code revealed, intake manifold gasket replaced with new orange gasket. Tensioner noisey, replaced tensioner and belt. Bead blasted spark plugs, replaced PCV valve, cleaned throttle. Car runs very smooth and quiet and acceleration much improved. Acts like new now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Hawaii, United States May 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201378000 mi | Recall notice for the PCM, also noticed that the car would hesitate intermittenly during startup on occasion. No trouble since taking it to the dealer. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Mar 201069000 miUS $100 | Headlights only worked with "brights" on. Was told rear brakes needed to be cleaned, adjusted. | ||
| Aug 201195000 miUS $350 | Radiator fan was wobbling and grating against the radiator intermittently (esp. when AC was on). They replaced the fan motor. That fixed it. | ||
| May 2012103900 miUS $1200 | New shocks and struts, front and rear. | ||
| Nov 2013133100 miUS $65 | Check engine light was on. Computer code said fuel mix was lean. They cleaned a filter and that fixed it. | ||
| Jan 2014136800 miUS $300 | Problem from Nov. returned. PCV valve replaced and other fuel service performed. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 2017183000 mi | Flapping sound when not on recirc. Couldn't fix it. Living with it. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in South Carolina, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201055700 miUS $200 | Hood release cable became unattached. Battery died and could not be jump started because hood was stuck shut. Car towed to repair shop, hood release cable reattached, and battery replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States May 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200826000 mi | Check engine light came on although car ran OK. Dealer diagnosed and ordered an Oxygen sensor, which was backordered. I will have to take the car back when the part comes in. | ||
| Jan 200927000 mi | Check engine light came on in December (previously reported here). Dealer had to order an oxygen sensor. The sensor was successfully installed in January. | ||
| Feb 200927000 mi | Check engine light came on. The dealer said an intake gasket was "sucking air", causing dirty air to make the check engine light come on. They replaced the gasket under the factory warranty. | ||
| Jul 200932000 mi | The factory 6-disc CD changer occasionally scratched discs badly. Dealer replaced it under the GM extended warranty with a factory refurb unit. | ||
| Aug 201151000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer said they need to replace the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). They said it could also be a transmission problem (the code indicated that.) They replaced the PCM as a first step and said to monitor it. | ||
| Nov 201154000 mi | Check engine light came on. Same code as previous visit in which they replaced the PCM. This time they ordered and installed a torque converter part. Cost was covered 100% under GM extended warranty, including use of a loaner car. The same check-engine code showed up again (3rd time). 1st time they replaced the PCM, 2nd time a solenoid in the torque converter. This time they replaced the torque converter. Ext. warranty paid for it. Hopefully this finally fixes it. | ||
| Feb 201255700 mi | Check Engine Light code P0741 for the 4th time in 9 months. In 3 previous attempts to fix, they 1) replaced the PCM, then 2) replaced a valve in the torque converter and then 3) replaced the torque converter. This time they replaced the transmission. Hope that's it. Update: the replacement transmission fixed the problem. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 200931000 mi | The check engine light was on and the dealer said the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve had to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200823068 mi | Bad PCM (Powertrain Control Module) replaced under warranty. Bad PCM (Powertrain Control Module). Module was replaced under warranty by a Pontiac dealer. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Kentucky, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 2007250 mi | Hood prop needed to be replaced. No charge. | ||
| May 200920000 mi | Replaced Powertrain Control Module. Dome light assembly replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015212300 mi | Powertrain Control Module (PTM) under recall finally failing. Turn the key and a second goes by without car attempting to start. Getting to where it wouldn't start in cold. Engine light came on en route to dealership. Running rough. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013106000 miUS $340 | Actuator motor replaced | ||
| May 2014108300 miUS $575 | Fuel system vapor recirculation assembly. | ||
| Jun 2014109000 miUS $500 | Leaking caliper seals - replace both rotors. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20074263 miC $170 | Installed aftermarket radio as delco unit will not play home burned discs. | ||
| Mar 20075571 miC $24 | Slow leak in LR tire repaired by dealer | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017184000 miUS $100 | Rotors too thin to turn down. Replace rotors and pads. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018117800 miC $2000 | Replaced several parts of the suspension. I drive gravel, so the excess wear is essentially my doing. | ||
| Apr 2018173600 miC $150 | Front wheel well linings came loose. Reattached one, replaced the other. | ||
| Jun 2018181040 miC $360 | Radiator fan needed replacing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013177000 miUS $20 | Drivers side headlight died. Replaced both headlights. | ||
| Jan 2014177800 miUS $300 | Car would start with shaking and shuddering. Check engine light appeared. Diagnostics determined valve cover gasket leaking oil, causing spark plugs to misfire. Valve cover gasket and spark plugs replaced. Oil changed. | ||
| Apr 2015199000 miUS $900 | Check engine light on, codes for transmission and catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
| Feb 2016214000 miUS $300 | Alternator died. Got it replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015149300 miUS $100 | Replaced the headlight but that didn't fix it - had to replace the actual headlight connector. | ||
| Dec 2016160000 miUS $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. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201054000 miUS $5 | Fan did not function on other than the highest settings | ||
| Dec 201274000 miUS $653 | O2 sensor replaced. Spark plugs wires replaced. Left low beam bulb replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012112000 miUS $120 | HVAC actuator failed. Clicking noise when switched to outside air. Part was $40 from Amazon. See GenVibe.com for repair instructions with pictures. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015156000 miUS $70 | Check engine light was coming on when driving on wet roads. The insulation on the sensor wires failed and allowed water to short out the sensor. | ||
| Oct 2015156500 miUS $4 | Replaced the light bulbs for the heater control module. | ||
| Aug 2017175000 miUS $50 | Replaced timing chain tensioner because of oil leak in the seal. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201039060 mi | Discovered oil leak on garage floor. Rear axle required new gasket. Repaired under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017219000 miUS $400 | Fan blower motor hvac | ||
| Oct 2017223000 miUS $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
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 200717000 mi | issues with transmission, and MAF sensor, cleaned air sensor myself | ||
| Nov 200723000 mi | Had another shop check the transmission, although the fluid was somewhat of a darker color, it was signs of normal city/highway use versus what the dealer informed me of. So the transmission didn't need a fluid change as of yet. I will probably have this | ||
| Jan 200945000 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. | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014123000 miUS $75 | replaced intake manifold gasket. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Nigeria Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 20179300 mi$36 | Car slowing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 201051000 mi | I felt a kind of "roll" under the accelerator pedal sometimes but ignored this until using cruise control a couple months ago and the car speeded up and slowed down on me. I thought this would end up a costly "Toyota" mystery problem so got rid of it. | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017145000 miUS $750 | replaced clutch. | ||
| Mar 2017146000 miUS $429 | Replaced Front Right Brake Caliper and hose. Replaced Front Brake Pads and Rotors. Check Engine light cleared for codes P0441, p0455, p0456 Check Engine light cleared for codes P0441, p0455, p0456 Replaced Front Brake Pads and Rotors. Replaced Front Right Brake Caliper and hose | ||
| Jun 2017150000 miUS $125 | Repair to emissions system: valve replaced. Check engine light came back on after repair for same codes. | ||
| Oct 2017153000 miUS $15 | 2 of 3 screws holding/supporting the transmission case in place broke after hitting a bump. One ripped a piece if the transmission case out as well causing the car to leak oil and alerting us to the problem. Longer screws were inserted into the holes and the piece of casing was in JB welded in place. An additional support was added under the transmission. Oil was changed. Replaced gas cap due to intermittent check engine light. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New Mexico, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2011120000 miUS $68 | fresh air recirculate door motor failed. First ever repair. Bought part from dealer and replaced. Car has still never seen a shop or mechanic - ever. | ||
| Jul 2014162674 miUS $107 | replaced broken wire mesh supporting seat back foam | ||
| Sep 2014165000 miUS $90 | front fender dented during altercation in hotel parking lot. Rolled out fender as best as possible w/o painting | ||
| Mar 2018187000 miUS $12 | 2nd replacement of this headlight bulb | ||
| Feb 2021200000 miUS $30 | change out valve cover gasket. apparently not the source of leak (car leaves tiny 1.5" drops of oil on occasion). Owner (me) is obviously excessively fussy. Wouldn't have bothered except that I was 100,000 miles overdue for checking valve lash. Valve lash perfect, need not have bothered. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015112000 miUS $2200 | replace clutch, ac and brakes | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alabama, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Jun 201594000 miUS $150 | The actuator that controls the outside and inside air redirect gears broke and had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015100000 miUS $60 | The air vent actuator broke again and I bought a new one and installed it. The job is getting much easier. | ||
| Oct 2017115000 miUS $50 | 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). Replaced transmission fluid. | ||
| Nov 2017118000 miUS $50 | The air inlet door actuator keeps failing and I am not sure what I am going to do as a permanent fix? Right now it is stuck on recirculate but when I switch to outside air I get the clicking sound behind the glove box until I switch back to recirculate. I went to the salvage yard and pulled the small gear that I need to fix it again but it breaks if I push the button more than 4 or so times. I am always scared to push it and only do it when the windows are fogging up. | ||
| May 2019140000 miUS $100 | Replaced starter motor. Easy job that took me a few hours to figure out. | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada Oct 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 2013129040 mi | KNOWN ISSUE: the heater fan would sometimes quit but a good thump on the dash near the glove box would shake the brushes and it would start again and run for months. Finally replaced it for one online for $45. EASY JOB. | ||
| Jul 2014140940 miC $85 | A year ago I had to replace the right axle bearing. Now the left bearing started leaking and had to be replaced. I should have done both at the same time last year!!! Replace it myself. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2013 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Jun 201479360 miC $20 | Oil pressure sending unit was leaking. Replaced the sending unit myself inexpensively. | ||
| Jun 201586180 miC $613 | AC condensor was leaking. | ||
| May 2022115320 miC $150 | Replaced the front brake calipers | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 201486260 miC $1500 | Clutch | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200845260 mi | Vibe has significant rock chips in white paint on black undercoating. GM believes the rock chips are not abnormal. The owner believes the rocks chipping are significantly more than other GM vehicles owned. GM will not do anything. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Utah, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $28 | Passenger side wiper arm came loose and stripped out. Replaced with used wiper arm from eBay. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201593000 miUS $80 | Exhaust broke in half at weld by rear axle Resistor for blower motor burned out Struts for rear hatch lost charge, so they had difficulty holding hatch open Intake manifold gasket failed, causing rough idle and check engine light in below freezing temperatures when car was partially warmed up. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2016105400 miC $180 | When I purchased the car, both wheel bearings needed to be replaced. One was screaming, and the other just started to get noisy. Parts were about $100 CDN for one side, and $80 for the other and labour was less than 2 hours each. Easy Peasy repair if you have a press. I don't have a press, so I used a 20 ton jack and the draw bar of the tractor. It's been 2 years and about 80 000 kms since then and one bearing is starting to get a little noisy...it's probably the $80 one. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015110360 miC $480 | compressor broke and needed replacement | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017161200 miC $300 | Replaced the starter | ||
| Apr 2018170500 miC $1400 | Clutch was slipping. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015129360 miC $400 | Both front lower control arms replaced | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201598000 miUS $400 | While driving I felt a small vibration emanating from the car every time I pressed on the accelerator. I took the car to my mechanic for diagnostic test and discovered 2 bad ignition coils. And head gasket needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016110000 miUS $524 | Engine light remained on while driving. My mechanic performed a diagnostic test and found out the catalytic converter was malfunctioning and needed to be replace. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016124000 miC $1000 | Brake caliper on driver's side had seized and therefore needed replacement. Mechanic advised replacing both calipers to ensure consistency with braking performance. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Oregon, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200832000 mi | Driver's window seal was warped and possibly leaking. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Kentucky, United States Jun 2008 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jan 201186000 miUS $477 | Evap canister vac pump | ||
| Mar 2016131000 miUS $10 | leaking intake manifold gasket per Toyota TSB-EG045-07. Replaced intake gasket, throttle body gasket and replace serpentine belt | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alabama, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2013110000 miUS $450 | A/C stopped cooling. Needed compressor replacement. | ||
| Dec 2014120000 miUS $495 | Engine running lean. Replaced spark plugs (first ever), replaced exhaust manifold gasket, cleaned fuel system. | ||
| Oct 2015130000 miUS $40 | HVAC fan would not 'blow' on 2 lowest settings. Husband replaced rheostat on blower fan and it now works fine. | ||
| Oct 2016132000 miUS $351 | Noticed heater wasn't blowing hot air. Hubby ck'd and found radiator fluid leak. Took to local repair shop; found source of leak was radiator which they replaced. BAM! problem solved! Heating great again!!! | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200849000 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? | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - May 2017 | |||
| Feb 201385800 miUS $570 | Replaced badly worn front struts and strut mounts. | ||
| Feb 2016106000 miUS $250 | Driver's door window glass separated from the regulator, required replacement if I ever wanted to lower my window again. That's a hard feature to live without. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012177940 miC $890 | replaced ball joints, axles and wheel bearings, all worn out | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201178000 miUS $49 | Check Engine light - Diagnosed as loose fuel cap. Light reset and has not come back on. Paid $49 for diag and reset. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jun 2019137000 miUS $190 | No crank. Replaced starter. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201464960 miC $8 | Intake manifold gasket | ||
| Jul 201467980 miC $100 | Water pump leaking and bearings were shot (very louding 'marbles in a can' noise) | ||
| Oct 201576340 miC $40 | Hvac damper door clicking | ||
| Jun 201685560 miC $163 | AC coolant leaked from missing cap. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New Hampshire, United States May 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 200732000 mi | Rear wiper would not operate correctly. The connection between the wiper arm and wiper motor had to be tightened. This issue may have started when ice and snow slid off the roof and down onto the wiper arm causing it to be dislocated. Dealer successfully | ||
| Nov 200841000 miUS $280 | Tie rod end was found to have too much play in it when the shop attempted to align the front end after installing new tires | ||
| Aug 201273000 miUS $80 | Airbag light on dash remained on after start. Diagnosed by dealer as faulty clock spring. Part will be ordered. Cost to replace estimated at $310. | ||
| Aug 201377000 miUS $25 | Resecured heat shield over exhaust near the rear of the car. Mechanics suggest that it came loose when we hit something. Do not remember hitting anything | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010US $600 | Powertrain control module needed to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 | |||
| Jul 200719000 mi | Engine has a "hot start" clatter when sitting for 15-25 min. Dealer could not duplicate because they didn't let it sit for the 15-25 Min. time reguired. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Minnesota, United States Jul 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| Feb 201440000 miUS $43 | The factory installed electric engine heater failed. When I got the old one out, I found the problem was in the power cable, not in the heating element, but I decided to replace the whole thing, because it's VERY hard to get to and work on. | ||
| May 201441000 miUS $890 | The display on the CD player/radio died. I had to pay almost $900 to have a USED unit installed. | ||
| May 201949000 miUS $110 | Air Conditioning not working. Leak test did not find any leak. System was low on R-134A. Most of 24oz. R-134A added, Probably about 18 to 20oz. R-134A added. AC tested and seems to be working fine now. Worked great on the way home. 'Hot' day in Minnesota: 84F. Plenty of cold air coming out. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201677000 miUS $430 | Replaced A/C condenser & recharge | ||
| Aug 201782000 miUS $325 | Engine computer performance testing and replace mass air flow sensor | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015137100 miUS $780 | AC condenser kicked the bucket, bad seals. Replaced seals and condenser Leaking timing chain seal, replaced seal and tensioner | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014115700 miUS $150 | Exhaust pipe rusted out right before the muffler connection. Replaced pipe between catalytic converter and muffler. | ||
| Nov 2015146000 miUS $180 | Fan stopped working. Was intermittent. Then quit all together. Found out transistor was bad , so replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alabama, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017169000 miUS $250 | Both the front struts were leaking or had completely leaked out all of the oil. The struts were performing pretty well, but I could tell a small difference after replacing them. I replaced the whole strut assembly because the ease of replacement was worth the extra costs. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017158500 miUS $9 | Rough idle due to dirty MAF sensor. Bought can of appropriate cleaner, used as directed, and car is back to normal. | ||
| Sep 2017199500 miUS $40 | One headlight out; replaced both with new bulbs. | ||
| Dec 2017208000 miUS $280 | Vehicle was brought in due to headlights occasionally flickering; noticeable upon starting in morning darkness and while driving. Complete diagnosis of electrical system completed with only "marginal" battery performance found. A few days later the car had complete elec failure and died while in driveway but started up again two minutes later. Thorough cleaning of battery terminals and re-tightening appears to have solved the problem. | ||
| Feb 2022230000 miUS $230 | Rt front wheel bearing worn out and replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States May 2007 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 200832000 miUS $15 | New cover to the a/c plug (it wobbled loose). | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Quebec, Canada Aug 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 2016117180 miC $400 | Transmission fluid pipe to radiator was corroded and leaking, tranny fluid was brown. Pipe replaced and transmission fluid flushed and changed | ||
| Aug 2016119040 miC $40 | Exhaust weld rusted at the catalyst converter. Replaced with an homemade pipe. | ||
| Dec 2016121210 miC $200 | Replaced motor of the wiper arm, driver side | ||
| Aug 2017125860 miC $225 | Replaced right front side wheel bearing | ||
| Jan 2018129580 miC $240 | Hood lock mechanism was rusted and hood cable broke trying to open it. | ||
| Mar 2018130820 miC $200 | Replaced front left wheel bearing. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201162000 miUS $500 | Fuel pump went out. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 201489000 mi | Timing chain makes noise. Either the chain or tensioner needs replacing. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Aug 2017200000 miUS $375 | Lower control arms cracked | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in West Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015164200 miUS $1600 | Wheel axle nuts un removable. Had to buy replacement. Several oil and grease leaks had to be fixed. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201344720 miC $100 | replaced leaking front pinion seal | ||
| Nov 201351000 miC $150 | The piston seal on the front caliper was torn. Replaced seal and rebuilt caliper. | ||
| Jan 201454640 miC $55 | Replaced defective resistor for fan control/blower. The repair took 15minutes with new part. Previous to the repair, the fan only operated at high speed. | ||
| Nov 201468 miC $411 | Rear passenger side differential/axle seal was seeping differential fluid. Replaced seal. Rear driver's side wheel bearing was defective. Replaced same. Rear driver's side wheel bearing was very noisy. Replaced by an independent service centre. | ||
| Dec 201469440 miC $90 | Service engine light was on at times and reset by code reader. The codes displayed over two week period were P0134 - several times, P0138 once, P0130 once, P0133 twice. Replaced the upstream oxygen sensor on the manifold with Denso 234-4801 | ||
| Apr 201575100 miC $120 | The worn/broken gasket, rusted bolts and springs were replaced at the engine manifold and the start of exhaust pipe. | ||
| Feb 201688660 miC $51 | Replaced thermostat and gasket. | ||
| May 201691620 miC $10 | the driver's door stop/check was hitting the window glass when it was all the way down and the door was opened and also stopping the window from going all the way down. The door stop/check was worn and bent. I replaced it with a used one. | ||
| Sep 201694240 miC $565 | The exhaust manifold developed a crack and could not be repaired. Replaced the piece that includes both the exhaust manifold and catalytic convertor with a piece from a recycle site and new gaskets for both ends from the dealer. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20052072 miUS $600 | Installed Dunlop Wintersport M3 Snow Tires. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201262000 miUS $476 | Inner boots were slightly leaking so had them replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Dec 200995000 miUS $20 | Oil Dipstick broke off just above where it is bolted on the engine from vibration | ||
| Aug 2010105000 miUS $123 | Left rear hub bearing was growling for about 3000 miles. when making right turns in road noise would be less.seems that more pressure on bearing made it less noisy.I jacked up that wheel and the whole hub assembly was loose (Worn). After replacing left rear hub bearing which was bad,I noticed the same growling noise coming from the right rear, so I replaced the hub bearing and it fixed the problem. | ||
| Aug 2011130000 miUS $210 | front wheel bearing grinding,Replaced both front wheel bearings and c-clips,and dust shields because rust disintegrated them. | ||
| Nov 2011132000 miUS $30 | drivers side front brake hose was leaking at caliper. Replaced | ||
| Nov 2021256000 miUS $25 | Rear subframe replaced Timing chain tensioner o-ring leak. Replaced with new tensioner and o-ring | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 201088660 mi | check engine light code reset by owner, replaced head light driver side for the first time costs $14.99 | ||
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015225800 miUS $50 | Stripped gear on damper to switch between recirculate and outside air. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201382000 miUS $200 | refrigerant added (recharged) -- returning in 2 weeks to see if there are any leaks | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $50 | Sheared off 7 lug studs trying to be a Hero Without a Torque Wrench. Over-torqued lugs installing new wheels/tires, and studs broke when rotating tires after track day. Pure owner stupidity. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Oct 2012140000 miUS $1400 | Replaced clutch and flywheel | ||
| Nov 2016205200 miUS $420 | Straightened bent pins in fuse box that caused radiator fan to stop functioning. Replaced blower motor for heat/ac which had stopped working. | ||
| Jun 2017213500 miUS $256 | Replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Sep 2017219000 miUS $400 | Water pump gave out. Replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2017221000 miUS $25 | Replaced spark plugs | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013154000 miUS $1500 | Head gasket went bad. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014188000 miUS $500 | Muffler disconnected from engine Blower Fan Died | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Mar 201138000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201377500 mi | Both front windows developed a loud rattle when operated. I found a recall addressing the issue and the dealership replaced defective bolts in the window regulators free of charge. The dealership broke a plastic bezel, had to come back. | ||
| Dec 201574000 miUS $200 | Front passenger wheel bearing had play. Took off the spindle/knuckle assembly, had a machine shop press in a new bearing and hub I got from Amazon. Performed DIY alignment. | ||
| Mar 201675000 miUS $200 | Front driver side wheel bearing had play, replaced. Aligned front end with string method. Noticed frozen sliding pins on brake caliper, replaced and lubed. Brake rotors were warped causing vibrations under braking. Replaced both front rotors. | ||
| Aug 201680000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201789000 mi | Rear door power window stuck closed. Took off door panel, removed regulator assembly. Arm was off the rail. Realigned and reinstalled. Fixed for no expense other than my own time. | ||
| Oct 201791000 mi | A/C wasn't blowing as cold as it should. A/C pressures normal. Adjusted cable for temperature control. Issue resolved. | ||
| Jun 201895000 miUS $60 | CV joint boot ripped on the passenger side. Replaced the whole drive shaft assembly with a new aftermarket unit. | ||
| Mar 2020112000 miUS $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. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201391000 mi | Leak at transmission/cv joint, Knocking noise at low speed turns. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014177940 miC $125 | Starter solenoid failed, replaced whole starter. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 200722320 miC $50 | Hose to rear windshield washer had split, causing the fluid reservoir to drain. | ||
| Feb 201479360 mi | Check engine light comes on during cold weather -10C, code "engine lean". Light will clear itself if car is operated in +5C weather. Could be the O2 sensor, but I suspect an engine vacuum leak. Check out the Toyota TSB #04507. | ||
| Mar 201589900 miC $700 | Front driver wheel bearing failure | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201052080 miC $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 | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 200868000 mi | No cabin heat just blew cold air!! Blowers & a/c ok. Coolant low-added 3cps & some heat. Hard to check coolant lvl (no dipstick).Shop back flushed it twice. Tried everything. Mystery difficulty getting air out of engine had to burp it…maybe air bubble?? | ||
| Jun 201078000 miUS $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 Driver side door not closing properly. Examined and discovered that 2 of 3 screws holding door to strike plate were MISSING (fallen off?). Ordered screws from dealer and replaced myself. Other three doors remained fine. | ||
| Feb 201395300 mi | Check Engine Light warninglight came on. Mechanic said code was emission related oxygen sensors so I drove it for a few days and the light did not come back on. Still I had it replaced less than $100. No problems since. | ||
| Nov 2013100000 mi | Check Engine light alert. Mechanic read code as emission item "oxygen sensor circuit slow response bank 1 sensor 1". Decided to clear code & take no action. No charge to read code since I get oil changed there. Light stayed off since. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201191140 miC $100 | Resistor for A/C /heater fan failed only had High speed for fan. Dealer replaced all is well now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201148980 miC $160 | check engine light came on - problem seemed to be associated with gas cap - now non existant | ||
| Apr 201357120 miC $250 | a/c not cold - no leaks detected - recharged | ||
| Aug 201788040 miC $400 | changed front pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 201894860 miC $225 | a/c needed recharging - same done works ok now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009127100 miC $500 | O2 sensor pre-catalytic converter | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010138000 miUS $100 | alignment of driver's side window off | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010US $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. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 200986200 miUS $250 | Replaced front wheel calipers and disks | ||
| Apr 2012136700 miUS $480 | No air conditioning. Shop replaced air conditioning condenser as it was leaking. | ||
| Nov 2015202900 miUS $150 | Front driver wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 200735960 mi | Replace O2 sensor under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201478120 mi | Every winter since I've had this vehicle, the engine light comes on when it gets to below -10C outside. It it always the same code (O2 sensor slow response). When spring comes, I reset the engine light and I'm good to go until next yr. | ||
| Jan 201586920 miC $50 | Interior fan will only work on high speed. Blower motor resistor replaced. | ||
| Jun 201584940 miC $10 | Replace intake manifold gasket to hopefully resolve check engine light coming on in cold weather. Issue has been happening intermittently since 2006 when the dealer replace the o2 sensor. | ||
| Jan 201684400 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. | ||
| Mar 201794860 miC $100 | Front brake pads, rotors. Right caliper rebuild. | ||
| Mar 2018100440 miC $400 | Exhaust system leaking at resonator. Replaced from cat back. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201081280 mi | dealer broke plate housing power controls during previous warranty repair | ||
| Jul 2012109000 mi | AC recharge, pollen cabin filter change, oil and lube, wiper replacment, rock chip repairs | ||
| Jul 2013122020 miC $150 | small leak. Small part replaced. Will see if leak continues on next oil change. | ||
| Sep 2013124620 mi | changed fuse for cigarette lighter adapter. | ||
| Aug 2014137060 miC $200 | Internal air fan not working. External working only. | ||
| Apr 2017175460 miC $870 | Calipers, rotors, pads replaced on front | ||
| May 2017177320 miC $120 | Belt needed replacing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016175000 miUS $500 | Starter was replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2008264500 miUS $110 | Blower Motor: HVAC blower motor stopped working - no heat, A/C, or defrost. Installed motor myself. Cost includes MI sales tax. | ||
| Sep 2008316770 miUS $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) | ||
| Jul 2009364373 miUS $208 | Wheel Bearings (front): Replaced "pressed in" type wheel bearings on both sides. The parts cost $58.00 and the labor cost $150.00. Wheel Bearings (front): Replaced "pressed in" type wheel bearings on both sides. The parts cost $58.00 and the labor cost $150.00. | ||
| Feb 2010405130 miUS $284 | Remanufactured alternator installed. Alternator: Re-manufactured alternator installed. Cost includes part, labor and MI sales tax. | ||
| Sep 2010434836 miUS $130 | Front right wheel bearing: $29.95 for genuine OEM part from dealer, $100.00 for labor/installation. Front right wheel bearing: $29.95 for genuine OEM part from dealer, $100.00 for labor/installation. | ||
| Jan 2011459683 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2011471180 miUS $136 | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) malfunctioned. Purchased new part for $135.67, including MI sales tax. Part installed myself. Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) malfunctioned. Purchased new part for $135.67, including MI sales tax. Part installed myself. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017179000 miUS $1200 | Replaced engine gasket and oil pan gasket AC Condensor and Compressor had to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014108000 miUS $26 | Timing chain tensioner leaking | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Sep 2015143000 mi | Airbag warning light on--sensor problem not yet repaired-- | ||
| Jan 2016148300 miUS $265 | Gasket to exhaust manifold replaced | ||
| Jun 2016154000 miUS $125 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jan 2017159000 miUS $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 | ||
| Dec 2017162000 mi | battery died from lack of use | ||
| May 2020172000 miUS $550 | complete brake job--rotors and pads + misc maitenance --hoses etc | ||
| Aug 2023186000 miUS $150 | system keeps losing refrigerant | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015130948 miUS $271 | Replaced HVAC door actuator. | ||
| Feb 2016130000 miUS $200 | Replaced intake manifold gasket due to persistent error codes and check engine lights. | ||
| Apr 2016139000 miUS $200 | Left stabilizer bar control link broke. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 2016142000 miUS $750 | P0496 code. Replaced fuel tank cap on my own. The code reappeared in 2 days. Mechanic tested on the "smoke machine" and replaced valve and charcoal cylinder. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Arizona, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014127000 mi | NOT WARRANTY -- Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses; replaced PCV valve. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201268700 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2015111000 mi | A/C never repaired. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011106000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2012131000 miUS $150 | Right wheel bearing was getting bad, (making a little noise). | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2010114000 mi | Door check interfered with drivers power window, adjusted door check mechanism. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2021150000 miUS $1100 | Engine threw a rod after the big freeze in February 2021. The car has exhibited low oil pressure before, but that was possibly the oil pressure sensor that was previously replaced a couple of years prior. Freeze could have been a coincidence. Replaced it with a used JDM engine. | ||
| Mar 2022157000 miUS $8 | P0420 cat efficiency code, so I installed a spacer on the rear O2 sensor. Hope to postpone replacing the car. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016147000 miUS $70 | Error Code P0446, advised it could be canister assembly, vacuum switch and or PCM update. Replaced gas cap against advice... problem has not reoccurred in 90 miles and passed emissions check. | ||
| Jul 2016153300 miUS $20 | Check engine light came back on with the P0446 code after ~900 miles of driving. Bought a reader and the following codes are currently displaying: P0446, P0442, P0441. Have not decided on a fix yet. | ||
| Nov 2016160000 miUS $838 | Engine check light for P0442 & P0446. Replaced Diaphragm on canister vent solenoid and cracked vacuum lines. Replaced EVAP CANISTER. Due to engine smell when using heat, repaired hole in resonator pipe behind catalytic converter. | ||
| Jun 2017171000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2017173000 miUS $25 | Re-attached heat shield. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States May 2007 - Nov 2011 | |||
| May 200830000 mi | Defective CD Player. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Utah, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015128200 miUS $5 | Replaced intake manifold gasket. | ||
| Nov 2017151000 miUS $45 | HVAC servo motor that controls the flapper to direct air flow. Third time for this car. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 201459800 mi | a/c does not work | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200928000 miUS $882 | Broken tailpipe at joint to muffler. | ||
| Jul 200927274 miUS $1100 | The exhaust pipe sheared flush with the muffler clamp that holds the ball joint. This should be a $175 repair maximum on any car I've ever owned(as well as on the FWD Vibes). If you live where you need AWD prepare to pay $3K for exhausts by 100K | ||
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Kentucky, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014247000 miUS $180 | Overheating. Radiator clamp loose. Replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012104160 miC $30 | warning light | ||
| Sep 2012110980 miC $350 | Noise from Manifold & Drive clean test | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 |
| Pontiac Vibe in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013132000 mi | catalactic converter was replaced | ||
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011178000 miUS $349 | replaced starter | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016104000 miUS $1207 | clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing replaced | ||
| Oct 2016107000 miUS $185 | Replaced battery; would turn over but not start. | ||
| Aug 2017127000 miUS $860 | Accessory drive belt tensioner broke while changing belt; tensioner mounting bolt seized in place. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016130000 miUS $100 | Replaced bad ignition coil. Bad coil caused car to buck and stall. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 2014170000 miUS $400 | Replaced starter and serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 2014175000 miUS $730 | Replace shocks, struts, control arms on front end | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2013164500 miUS $200 | Replaced both O2 sensors. | ||
| Sep 2014178000 miUS $9 | Broken automatic control valve wire. Replace oxygen sensor. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010117000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2011143000 miUS $60 | O2 sensor after catalytic converter tripped check engine light. Not broken, but not optimal. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015224000 miUS $30 | Check engine light for evap emission system. I replaced the cannister with a used one and it is working fine | ||
| Jan 2016US $15 | Car was wondering on the road, and once i jacked it up, the bad outer tie rod end was obvious. | ||
| Jul 2016232300 miUS $200 | Alternator went out, and took the battery with it. | ||
| Jan 2017238000 miUS $125 | Misfire code, so the plugs were replaced and one new coil pack. After driving a week, a plug backed out resulting in thread damage and it needed a new plug and coil. | ||
| May 2017243000 mi | Alternator that was previously replaced went out. Not charging the battery. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200853000 miUS $50 | Door opening handle broke. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013157300 miUS $150 | Fuel began leaking from the fuelrail, which I had replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013159000 miUS $120 | Had to replace the starter | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011US $500 | Replaced complete calipers, rotors, pads every 50000 miles | ||
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in West Virginia, United States - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 200964800 miUS $350 | replace right front wheel bearing | ||
| Mar 200967100 miUS $500 | replace left front and left rear wheel bearing | ||
| May 200969000 miUS $420 | replace both front struts, boots and strut bearings -- only left side had failed | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2014202300 miUS $300 | Exhaust system replaced to pass emissions. Catalytic Converter was integrated into system, did not want to get into cutting and welding. Replaced exhaust sensors as well | ||
| Apr 2015221000 miUS $965 | Compressor failed | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014112000 miUS $950 | Power steering pump replaced Oil pan gasket repaired | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| May 2010134000 miUS $125 | Accessory belt tensioner was making noise. Replaced belt tensioner, belt was changed at 108,000 miles. Part was $125 after taxes from Autozone. Repair took about three hours, mainly due to limited tools. | ||
| Aug 2010137000 miUS $1500 | Transmission failed. 3rd thru 5th gear synchros failed. Countershaft needle bearings failed A/C compressor failure. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2003 - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 2003186 mi | Warranty work to fix driver's window rattle. Very poorly set into door casing and refuses to stay snug...far too much play. Dealer fix was only temporary and problem remains to this day. Driver can re-snug window manually and repeat when problem recurs | ||
| Feb 200953320 mi | Interior heater fan was not blowing any air. Fan motor could be heard running, but no air (or barely any) was getting through dash vents. By the time got to dealer, fan was working fine again and problem has not recurred. Quoted $500 for new fan motor. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201193000 miUS $982 | Driver window regulator broken - replace glass. Power locks/windows elec. issues - replace cable & fix wiring. Driver exterior door handle broken - replace w/ new. Clogged AC drain - clear. | ||
| Nov 2013110000 miUS $1000 | Clutch had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2014116200 miUS $60 | Car wouldn't start. Turned out to be a blown fuse. | ||
| Mar 2016129000 miUS $200 | front passenger door mechanism had to be replaced as power lock stopped working | ||
| Apr 2017141000 miUS $156 | replace valve cover gasket | ||
| Dec 2017146500 miUS $625 | replace leaking front axle seal replace timing chain tensioner | ||
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2011115000 mi | Fuse in AC clutch blew. Found fix online. Took several hours to take clutch away and apart, jumper the fuse, and put everything back. No AC recharge was done. | ||
| Jan 2012133000 miUS $1000 | Converter was replaced, causing MIL. Intake gasket worn out causing air leakage. Gasket was replaced. Controller failed reporting false problem with passenger airbag. | ||
| Oct 2016171200 miUS $100 | Failed to start. Starter had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2017181000 miUS $70 | Replaced leaking CV axle | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States Mar 2007 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 200864000 miUS $300 | Rattle in front suspension diagnosed as worn stabilizer bar mounts. Replaced. Rattle cured. | ||
| Aug 2012105500 mi | A/C cooling was greatly diminished. Dealer checked for leaks, none found, added refrigerant. | ||
| Dec 2012108000 miUS $280 | Starter failed, and was replaced. | ||
| May 2013110000 miUS $80 | A/C refrigerant had all escaped since the August, 2012 repair for the same problem. No leak was found then. A dye was added this time, to help diagnose where the leak might be. | ||
| Jun 2013111000 miUS $880 | AC condenser was leaking refrigerant and beyond repair, so condenser and seals were replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 201085000 miUS $10 | Gross oil leak at timing chain tensioner o-ring. Remove and repair with RTV. | ||
| Jun 201187000 miUS $20 | Previous repair of cracked exhaust intermediate pipe had rusted out. The original problem occurred about 3 years ago. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Mar 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jun 200620000 miUS $25 | Replaced rear view mirror unit that includes map lights as one of the light switches would not work properly. Bought part on eBay for $25 - replaced it myself. Part at dealer about $65. | ||
| Nov 200832000 miUS $212 | Replaced defective HVAC Fresh Air Inlet Actuator. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Missouri, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Apr 200995000 mi | Steady check engine light for last year and a half, ran great, good mileage, not critical. I work at a GM dealer, had it scanned at work, #2 O2 sensor, replaced - light out for emission inspection. Light back on a week later, evap. problem, won't fix now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2009199000 miUS $200 | Took car in for window pin replacement recall. Got it back and it was worse than when it went in. Ended up replacing window track rollers and lubing window mechanism on all four windows. Replaced starter engine cranking over slowly. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200963000 miUS $180 | replace alternator | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200840000 miUS $54 | Car wouldn't start. Called tow and he cleaned the foam leaking out of battery. Two days later it wouldn't start again & I had it towed & they fixed the battery cable end and I had the oil changed. This is the first problem I've ever had since purchase | ||
| Jul 201043000 miUS $500 | used AC compressor and 2 lbs of freon | ||
| Oct 201456200 miUS $100 | Sunroof leak, drain hose. | ||
| Feb 201661600 miUS $1490 | I paid $1360 to have one door w/deep scratch painted, tailgate faded was painted, front bumper, rest was wet sand and buff Was poor job but redid and was mostly satisfied with final result Plus about $130 replace rear door handle came off. | ||
| Mar 201867000 mi | Noise in Cabin filter hard to describe the sound because it was not loud but loud enough to hear something was coming from the front. Garage made some adjustment to the blower behind the glove compartment. Took them five minutes, no charge. Bob's Tires on Seminole Blvd are the best most trustworthy people! | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014209560 miC $60 | replace blower fan plastic fan had separated, melted from shaft | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in South Carolina, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200890000 miUS $450 | Blower fan motor needed replacing. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017172000 miUS $500 | Groaning sound wheel bearings replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Kansas, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 2017210000 miUS $50 | Ac quit working. Turns out to be the compressor clutch plus a leaky water pump. May be the end. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 2011121300 miUS $250 | Starter failed, would not turn engine over. Replaced starter to correct condition. | ||
| Feb 2015169400 miUS $20 | Code P0171 - when cold and accelerating - Found intake gasket dry and brittle. Replaced intake gasket with new design. | ||
| Jun 2015178000 miUS $20 | Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Utah, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2016112 miUS $60 | Down stream O2 sensor was replaced. Common repair for these cars. | ||
| Nov 2017132000 miUS $45 | Servo motor for ventilation flapper. Common repair on these cars, this one appears that they used car dealer I bought it from disconnected the defective motor so that it would make the flapping noise when test driven. | ||
| Feb 2018135000 mi | Check Engine Light On - Cleaned Mass Air Flow Sensor. Very common for the Corolla platform. | ||
| Sep 2021185000 miUS $120 | Replaced front CV axle. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015146700 miUS $300 | Leaking Oil Pan Gasket. | ||
| Feb 2015149300 miUS $40 | Clicking when air set to recirculate. Replaced Air Inlet Door Actuator | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Missouri, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Aug 2016183484 miUS $30 | 4 new spark plugs | ||
| Oct 2016190732 miUS $120 | New front brakes and rotors | ||
| Oct 2017221000 miUS $100 | Leaking radiator was replaced with a new one. | ||
| May 2018234000 miUS $350 | A/C Compressor failed. Replaced with a used unit. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017172000 miUS $50 | repair hole in the exhaust pipe replaced muffler and tail pipe. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017243000 miUS $200 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Feb 2018135000 miUS $75 | Repaired leaking gasket in exhaust. | ||
| Oct 2020140000 miUS $1000 | Replaced leaking radiator, flushed all coolant, flushed transmission | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017216600 miUS $105 | A non-metallic rattling noise was coming from the engine bay after a cold start when the car was put into either drive or reverse. It did not make the noise in neutral. Replaced the serpentine belt tensioner and it no longer rattles. | ||
| Feb 2018220000 miUS $12 | The upstream end of the resonator rusted away from the U-bolt clamp that attaches it to the downstream end of the catalytic converter. Stepped hard on the gas to pass a car and the two sections of the exhaust became disconnected. A very loud exhaust noise ensued until it was fixed. An exhaust reducer fitting and two U-bolt clamps were used to reconnect the exhaust sections back together. The two bars that the rubber exhaust hangers attach to had to be bent slightly because the reducer fitting caused the resonator to be positioned a few inches towards the rear of the vehicle. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2017224000 miUS $108 | Replace idle tensioner | ||
| Mar 2018230000 miUS $20 | Exhaust pipe clamp rusted away. Replaced clamp. | ||
| Aug 2018237000 miUS $100 | replaced original starter at 237,000 | ||
| May 2021289000 miUS $100 | Wheel bearing going bad, bought used front knuckle with bearing and replaced whole unit. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Nov 2014156400 miUS $250 | Wheel bearing replaced. Belt tensioner worn. Replaced belt and tensioner with new parts. | ||
| Aug 2016174000 miUS $375 | Replaced starter. | ||
| Apr 2018193000 mi | Cleaned out clogged gas tank filler vent | ||
| Aug 2019205000 miUS $225 | Left wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016135000 miUS $170 | Universal joint on exhaust rusted away and needed to be replaced on an emergency basis. | ||
| Jun 2016143000 miUS $150 | Window regulator motor on the driver's side front broke with the window in the down position. Had to wait a couple of days for parts to come in. Repair took about 90 minutes and was easy to do at home with common tools. | ||
| Nov 2016151100 miUS $600 | Front bearings were worn out and needed replacement. Also scheduled a new CAT but that hasn't been put on yet. | ||
| Dec 2016154000 mi | Needed a new CAT at about 153,000 miles. We would still have this car, but the electrical system was damaged in a car/deer accident and no wiring harnesses are available anywhere in the US. Odd parts are hard to find. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201261600 miUS $700 | Break hose damaged, front break stuck. New calipers, rotors, pads, hose, fluid. | ||
| Jun 201778000 miUS $130 | A/C blowing warm air. Compressor Clutch not engaging, clutch coil showing open circuit. Entire clutch assembly was replaced. Clutch now engages but the A/C is still blowing warm air, partial success. | ||
| Aug 201781000 miUS $200 | Blend door actuator was failing. This is normally replaced, but in this case it was taken apart and the cog wheel readjusted so undamaged area and cogs were now in contact with the gear. Condenser replaced, oil added, valve in high side A/C port replaced, A/C system evacuated and recharged. | ||
| Mar 201883000 miUS $225 | Front right caliper failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit, replaced front rotors and front pads. | ||
| Apr 201883000 miUS $100 | Replaced front right brake hose. Replaced the rubber that goes around the rear left door opening on the frame itself (not the door) | ||
| Jun 201885000 miUS $10 | Stereo backlight burned out. Time and radio frequency could not be read. Removed stereo, disassembled head unit, de-soldered burned out bulbs, soldered new bulbs in. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201360760 miC $1000 | strut boots, worn shocks and strcuts. | ||
| Nov 201362000 miC $145 | Faulty timing chain tensioner. Replaced. | ||
| Jan 2015C $80 | Door handle snapped off in -30 degree weather. Handle replaced. | ||
| Jun 201571300 mi | Noise when lowering window | ||
| Sep 201574400 miC $340 | Exhaust leaks | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012186000 miC $2500 | Transmission fluid was changed by Jiffy Lube. They put the wrong fluid in and burned out the bearings and syncro gears resulting in a rebuild. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 2012151700 mi | Ran Sea Foam in the oil, drained, added .25qt more than the factory specs, seems like there is a FSB on that extra oil. I did check it recently and it seems to be using about .5qts per 1000 miles, which I can live with at 152K miles. | ||
| Jul 2012155700 miUS $25 | accessory belt front bearing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2015130900 miC $200 | serpentine belt was cracked, so it was replaced | ||
| Aug 2016139160 miC $1000 | Air conditioner needed new compressor | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013181000 miUS $600 | Catalytic conv replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013105400 miC $12 | replaced intake manifold gasket. known problem with these cars (rough idle specially in the winter). replaced intake manifold gasket. known problem with these cars (rough idle specially in the winter). | ||
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014158000 miUS $80 | Drivers-side door, outer seal for window. Replaced due to tearing / deterioration of the original. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009103000 miUS $150 | right rear wheel bearing went out. absolute nightmare to find a new one. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011US $425 | Radiator replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201386800 miC $450 | catalytic blocked. Changes for a used one. | ||
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