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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (38%)
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.
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $440 |
needed a vehicle speed sensor. Dealer put in wrong sensor and had to go back and have it repaired again. |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 64020 mi C $250 |
replaced both left and right transaxle/differential seals that were slightly leaking/weeping. |
| 79360 mi C $1173 |
The centre or steady bearing had worn to the point of defective. The part is not repairable replaceable, therefore a new rear drive shaft was installed. A two piece shaft, u joints and centre bearing were installed with a one year warranty from a supplier in British Columbia. |
| 155000 mi US $150 |
Trans shuddered when attempting to come out of high gear lock. Also reverse was slipping. Flushed transmission, but this only solved the lock problem. Reverse is still slipping. |
| 155000 mi US $1500 |
bearing in AWD clutchpack went bad and needed to be replaced. |
| 719000 mi US $1500 |
Differential |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi | Cracked boot |
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $275 |
Left drive shaft seals failed and were rusting. |
| 67400 mi | Mechanic reported that my driver's side cv BOOT WAS split. The CV boot was replaced. |
2008 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
2007 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 159500 mi US $1500 |
throw out baring or transmission bearing |
2007 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76300 mi | Transmission Failure at 76k miles, estimate $2500 for repairs. |
| 76000 mi US $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. |
| 131000 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
| 150000 mi US $34 |
Check engine light came on. Repair man said that the solenoid is going out. |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54000 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. |
| 55700 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. |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 39060 mi | Discovered oil leak on garage floor. Rear axle required new gasket. Repaired under powertrain warranty. |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 17000 mi | issues with transmission, and MAF sensor, cleaned air sensor myself |
| 23000 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 |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Replaced transmission fluid. |
| 145000 mi US $750 |
replaced clutch. |
| 146000 mi US $429 |
Check Engine light cleared for codes P0441, p0455, p0456 |
| 153000 mi | 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. |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 177940 mi C $890 |
axles |
| 117180 mi C $400 |
Transmission fluid pipe to radiator was corroded and leaking, tranny fluid was brown. Pipe replaced and transmission fluid flushed and changed |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 62000 mi US $476 |
Inner boots were slightly leaking so had them replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $1600 |
Wheel axle nuts un removable. Had to buy replacement. Several oil and grease leaks had to be fixed. |
| 44720 mi C $100 |
replaced leaking front pinion seal |
| 67580 mi C $132 |
Rear passenger side differential/axle seal was seeping differential fluid. Replaced seal. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 140000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel |
| 95000 mi US $60 |
CV joint boot ripped on the passenger side. Replaced the whole drive shaft assembly with a new aftermarket unit. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91000 mi | Leak at transmission/cv joint, Knocking noise at low speed turns. |
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 186000 mi C $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. |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $1207 |
clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing replaced |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 146500 mi US $625 |
replace leaking front axle seal |
| 137000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission failed. 3rd thru 5th gear synchros failed. Countershaft needle bearings failed |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $120 |
Replaced front CV axle. |
| 181000 mi US $70 |
Replaced leaking CV axle |
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