2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,800 miles

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problem #10

Dec 292022

Vibe

  • miles
I had my valve cover gasket replaced fuel injectors serviced and transmission serviced on 12/26/2022. When I picked my car up on 12/29/2022, I was checking my brake lights when the car started Idling up and down on it's own and the check engine light came on. I called the dealer and was asked to bring the car in and they would check it out. I returned on Jan. 2nd 2023 to address the concerns with my car. I arrived at approximately 0730 am. I WAS IN FORMED THAT MY ECM/PCM WERE FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I was my understanding that the 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibes were under recall for this issue. Would like confirmation on this subject. Concerned Owner.

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 012017

Vibe 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that she had experienced several electrical failures with the computer system intermittently stopping operation without warning. The contact also stated that the check engine and tire pressure warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic on several occasions however, despite each repairs, the warning lights would return. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 282016

Vibe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the service engine indicator flashed and remained illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the catalytic converter and O2 sensor failed. Additional testing was required to further inspect the vehicle. In addition, the VIN was included but not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags). The contact called the manufacturer to address being referred to a dealer to diagnose the failure and to determine when a dealer would be able to schedule the recall repair. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Proctor, TX, USA

problem #7

Sep 012015

Vibe

  • miles
Front passager air bags making popping noises.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #6

Jul 012016

Vibe

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle had a faulty shift and a faulty start. There was an error code: P0741. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #5

Sep 192013

Vibe

  • 110,000 miles
The spiral electrical cable broke when turning the steering wheel and now the airbag warning light stays on.

- Milton, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012010

Vibe

  • 65,000 miles
My 2006 Pontiac Vibe will stall when the accelerator is released to brake for a red light. It will also intermittently idle rough and stall, and sometimes not run smoothly. I have replaced the plugs twice, the last time replaced with best possible plugs. Incidence date is almost daily.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Aug 122010

Vibe

  • 83,000 miles
I have an 2006 Pontiac Vibe a corolla/ matrix twin. It intermittently stalls and shifts sporadically or unexpectedly. It usually stalls only when its been warmed up. I have been told it might be the ECM in the car help! this is one of many sporadic episodes since I bought the car in 2006. The crazy shifting of power in the gears ratio is very inconsistent.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 112009

Vibe

  • 130,000 miles
2006 Pontiac Vibe, which is the same vehicle at Toyota matrix. This is also having the stalling problem, computer code PO607, requiring a replacement ECM, described in NHTSA action # PE09054 of November 30, 2009. Car stalled while merging on highway and I could have been killed by getting rear-ended. The car is in the shop right now (12/15/09) and I have asked the dealer, brustolon GMC in mystic ct (860)536-2627 to save the defective ECM/PCM as evidence, but they won't without charging me more because they claim it is a core return!

- Mystic, CT, USA

problem #1

Jan 092007

Vibe

  • miles
2006 Pontiac Vibe.

- Suffolk, VA, USA