5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,292 miles

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problem #2

Feb 262006

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,564 miles
The car has trouble starting, often taking two or three tries before starting. Will turn over for up to 30 seconds and then eventually start. Brought the car to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. The very next day the problem acted up again. Happens at least a dozen times per week upon trying to start the car. Thought maybe the cold weather had something to do with it, waited until the end of winter to have it checked out...still the same problem. Wanted the car to be serviced and fixed before the warranty runs out.

- Claremont, NH, USA

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problem #1

May 312005

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20 miles
After warm up and driving on highway or in town, vehicle is shut off to gas up or enter a store for a few minutes and having trouble starting again. The vehicle will crank over and over sometimes about 30 seconds or longer before it will finally start. Not sure if it is vapor lock or something to do with the fuel pump? I have taken it in to the dealer a couple of times and of course it does not act up for them. I does happen quite frequently. I have also read online about this same problem happening to other Vibe owners from 2003-05. I am requesting that someone look into this problem.

- Laporte, IN, USA

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