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I have a 2005 vibe and the both the tail lights and front running lights were not working. (Brake lights work) Took it to a reputable electrical automotive engineer. Turns out that the headlight relay switch located under the steering columng is the culprit. Nobody has the part of course - had to be special ordered - cost 100 bucks - labor 120 to replace it. Good luck.
Scrappyd, I would like to look into your situation further. Please e-mail me with your contact information, VIN, as well as involved dealer by clicking on “gmcustsvc” for the e-mail address. Please address it attention Christina. I look forward to hearing from you. Christina GM Customer Service
Revrblue: Not sure you are still following up on this but I just read your message. I had the same thing - P2716 code, and my actuator blew as well which was another $95 for part plus labor. See my other message I just posted on here - I called Pontiac about the recall notice they sent me. Basically they said it's a preliminary notice and not an actual full blown ... Read More
I own a 2005 Vibe, automatic transmission, base model, purchased new. At 33,000 miles and just over the 36 month warranty, it began to shift roughly from 1st to 2nd gear, and the check engine light came on. This happened intermittently for not quite 2 weeks, so I took it to a nearby Firestone. They found the code P2716 and black transmission fluid, so told me to take it to a ... Read More
Same problem (P2716) and I couldn't convince a service mgr that the "universal" fluid they put in helped create the problem. $1,153 later I had to have PCN replaced, filter kit, AC actuator blew so it was causing clicking sounds - all after I paid for car. Bottom line- svs mgr said this is a known problem in the Vibes 2716 and the fix is to replace PCN. Bottom line it ... Read More
Hi I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe, I just noticed my tail lights and front running lights are not working. I changed the rear tail light bulbs, and I replaced the fuse even though it looked fine. I also checked and I have no power at the fuse. Is their another fuse or a circuit breaker that I'm not seeing? Is my next test going to be the switch? And if ... Read More
My problem was resolved about 2 hours later and has not happened again since. I think it's something electronic or the battery and not he actual radio, but I am not sure. My parents always told me to turn off EVERYthing when I turn off the car, or else when I start up again the next day, (supposedly) the battery will be strained. I am not sure if this is true, ... Read More
I am also experiencing problems with my radio. In the mornings, the CD and radio do not work - the cut in and out until the engine has warmed up. The radio works well later in the day when I go home. Is this a potential battery issue, or is it a problem with the actual radio? (I have a 6 CD changer).
Just do a search on Powertrain Control Module on the internet and read to your heart's content: A Powertrain Control Module, abbreviated PCM, is an automotive component, an electronic control unit (ECU), used on motor vehicles. It is generally a combined control unit, consisting of the engine control unit (also known as an ECU) and the transmission control unit. It commonly controls more than 5 factors in the car or truck. ... Read More
I am having the same trouble with my 06Vibe right now... What is a PCM Module.. ? I would appreciate any help.... Thanks
After reading all the entries, it does appear this is a problem with Vibes. Also, it seems as if the older models were under 8/80,000 and if I'm right, now the newer models are 3/30,000 warranty. Does this indicate GM is aware of the problem? My older 2005 car developed this problem at 78,000, almost 2,000 shy of having to pay for the repair. Whew!
This mid October I experienced the engine light coming on in my 2005 Vibe. I had purchased the vehicle new. I dealt with the light coming on and off for a week thinking it might be the gas cap. I even had a free diagnostic check done at an auto parts store which indicated everything was okay. However, the next day I felt a slight jar with the car's automatic shifting. ... Read More
For your used car: 1. are you looking for good gas mileage since you are only using the car for short trips? 2. are you looking for a standard or automatic? 3. have you totally ruled out AWD? I have both a 2003 AWD and 2009 Vibe. I think AWD is virtually a waste of money. I want to make sure that you know that the 2003-2010 models are all Corolla, ... Read More
Yes I did. What I did was just change my tranny fluid using Castrol Import Oil rated for a Toyota t-IV at 44000 miles. At 54000 miles my engine light came on and the trouble code point to a pressure switch in the tranny. The tranny would shift hard once in a while. So I changed the fluid and screen and drop the tranny pan and cleaned the pan. I found ... Read More
Can you please provide more information on the 80,000 mile warranty on Vibe computer system. My transmission is gone (2005), under 40,000 miles and just over 4 years old. The service mgr. said he would take care of parts but I would have to pay for labor. Any suggestions? Still is going to be over $500.00 to fix. Thanks for any additional info....GM no help!
It's caused by the on board computer which is under warranty to 80,000 miles. I'm talking to a lawyer about a class action lawsuit. I had to replace my tranny because of the problem. Should be a recall. GM is hiding the problem.
We have had major Pontiac Vibe transmission problems. Our check engine light came on and the car started to slam into gears. We were told that the torque converter was bad therefore causing metal fragments to get into the solenoid?! It cost $3000 to fix. Yes, we did have the autotransmission service at 48000 miles. Has anyone else experienced this probelm?
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT. In April, two days after I purchased it, I drove to Durham, NC and back to Buffalo, NY and averaged 29.97 miles to the gallon. Last week I drove to Baltimore, MD and back to Buffalo, NY and averaged 31.20 miles to the gallon. Most of both trips were on the highway, although I did drive in the cities as well. My previous vehicle ... Read More
I read with interest the post #58 from vibeowner1. I too, have purchased a red hot metallic Vibe GT from my dealer in Amherst, New York. My wife and I drove it from Tonawanda, New York to Durham, North Carolina to visit her son, drove it around town, and drove back a week later. We averaged 30 miles a gallon on the nose, and that's with going 70-75 miles an hour ... Read More
Ours is a 2005 and it's 44psi. All are different. Ours is a manual. They don't make them after 2007. We also have BFG tires. I don't like them, they keep going flat. This has been the only car I've had that picks up things or the tires loose air pressure. We talked to a tire guy and he made the suggestion 205 R 60's instead of 205 R55's. They would ... Read More
Hmmm...I still saw five of them listed on the site this morning. Here's a direct link to the page - maybe that will work: http://www.sawyerspontiac.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&location=&bodyType- =&make=Pontiac&model=Vibe&trim=&minYear=&maxYear=&maxPrice=&engine=&transmission- =&transmissionSpeeds=&drivetrain=&colorOEM=&colorExterior=&colorInterior=&fuelTy- pe=&cylinders= Yuck - now that's a messy link! :-) I understand your point about fuel economy and because of my circumstances, I would most likely go with a 1.8, even though I do like the idea of more power and the 5-speed auto. I ... Read More
Well, I guess I was wrong about my guess on dealer inventory. My dealer did have a 2009 Vibe available, and I test drove it last night. It was a fully loaded GT model. Here are my first impressions (note - I didn't get to drive it for long as there were 2 other people waiting to drive it also). 1. The 2.4 liter motor is much quieter and smoother than ... Read More
If you purchase a new Vibe, which is a great car. I would drive it out of the show room and then take it to the service department to have the alignment checked. I have a 2005 that started to make noise via the tires so I rotated at 5k. It got worse by 10k, rotated again. This went on to 22k when I took to dealer and said this thing ... Read More
My parents were just in an accident in my mother's Pontiac Vibe. They hit a jackknifed tractor trailer and the airbags failed to deploy. My parents were not seriously injured. However, my father, a former body and fender mechanic, says that the front end is quite damaged and that the car is possibly totaled. Has anyone heard of airbags not deploying in such a serious accident? . Unfortunately I am not ... Read More
Hi, I am choosing between these three cars, and am quite confused. I am told by both the pontiac and toyota dealer that the 2006 vibe was built by TOYOTA. However, when I look at the crash ratings posted in Edmunds, they show different crash ratings. I am quoted 36 city and 38 highway by both the dealers and my girlfriend who has the automatic transmission 2005 with 6 cd player. ... Read More
I just purchased a 2005 Pontiac Vibe with 20,830 miles on it. It was a trade-in at a local dealership. Title checked out one owner and I spoke with the previous owner who reported no problems. Car looks and drives great. Automatic, power everything (but I think I would pay more for good old manual windows!) and a Sunroof. I never look at color on used cars, only mechanical condition, but ... Read More
Though you already know this. Maybe this site and the Tech bullentin will help with the issue. I'm having mine checked just in case. Don't forget to ck spare though it's alot smaller. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm Make : PONTIAC Model : VIBE Year : 2005 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Num : 3801 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 1901 NHTSA Item Number: 10018911 Component: TIRES Technical Service Bulletins Summary Make: PONTIAC ... Read More
Here is a link I found helpful. While my PV2005 is still under warranty I'm bringing this doc in to the Pontiac GMC dealer I'm working with and have each of these items checked. Though you have to order the TSB - if your lucky you can ask the shop mechanic at the dealership for the bullentin. Thanks for points on ATF. Here is the link: http://www.infotraxx.com/searchPublic.php?Year=2005&Make=PONTIAC&Model=VIBE&Subm- it=Find+TSBs I like my ... Read More
Well, my 2005 Vibe finally refused to start for the first time today after work. Thank God for Pontiac Roadside Assistance which towed it to the dealer. For those of you who haven't read through the forums, I'm one of the guys with the mysterious "warm restart" issue on my 2005 Vibe. The car always starts great, except when the engine is warm (i.e. run into a store, come back out, ... Read More
When I bought my Avalon it costs me $20,000.00 in Jan 2005. Now a car dealer is saying he will only give me 14,000.00 Can they depreciate that much in 1 year? Define "depreciate". Did you pay $20k with tax? Then there's $1,200 right there. The car certainly did depreciate; depending on the miles you drove and the condition it's in, it "should depreciate" $2-3,000 in one year... even with very ... Read More
Hello, I am new here. I own a 2003 Toyota Avalon. I want to trade it in for a Pontiac Vibe. I think. I just bought the Avalon last year. Owe alot on it. Want smaller payments. I drove a Toyota Matrix, but found it vibrated. So drove a Vibe, did not vibrate. Am reading all things from people regarding this car. Safe, not safe. I just want a basic vibe, ... Read More
steine13, "Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac Vibe - Compare Notes" #227, 7 Nov 2005 6:22 pm It's all fixed now... -m
Avoiding cross posts: steine13, "Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac Vibe - Compare Notes" #226, 6 Nov 2005 9:44 pm -Mathias
Sounds like you have found a dealer who is hungry for a sale; driving over 400 miles roundtrip. If you have $3,000 in addition to the deal you mentionned, you have the deal of the century!! You have moved from the category of very good deal to incredible deal. I did not anticipate buying a GM car and stopped using my card very much a few years ago and collected Continental ... Read More
Yes, I still have the problem. No, I have not been to the dealer with it yet. The only reason I haven't is because I am a very busy person, and my dealer is 30 miles from where I live. I am going to ask them about it the next time I take the car in for an oil change. I have not found any "answers" for this problem through this ... Read More
maxx4me: Your assessment is right on. I belong to a Pontiac Vibe club and one of the biggest complaints is the PAINT. It looks great; however, it seems that the smallest pebble or big bug seems to "chip" the front end. Granted, a 3M clearshield ( the best alternative, but expensive) or CarBra would eliminate this...but... this Vibe seems more subsceptible to little chips and dings than other vehicles. From what ... Read More
Hi Tawney, To me it worth every penny I spend because I am 6’3’’. The old armrest is useless to me because it is too low. If I rest my arm on it for long period of time, sometime it hurts my shoulder. It's not padded. It is same hard plastic as old one but give me an extra little compartment which is between the cover and center storage. That is ... Read More
Okay, here was how my deal worked out: 2005 AWD Moonstone w/mono package, Moon & Tunes, Power Group & Aluminum Wheels. MSRP w/Options & Delivery = $23,470.00 GM Employee Discount (which includes $1,000 customer cash) = $20,258.08 Minus Conquest Bonus = $1,000.00 Total w/incentives = $19,258.00 I was able to get an additional $500.00 on my trade too just by vising three different Pontiac dealers over the weekend, getting appraisals from ... Read More
looking at a 2005 vibe. sticker price is $21,905.00 http://www.pontiac.com/ws/nvlWindowSticker.pg?makeId=002&year=2005&modelId=85&postalCode=3- 0269&pvc=240&mmc=2SL26&VIN=5Y2SL638X5Z479227&GMS=junebug&isGMFF=true&isbp=true&originating- Brand=DIVISIONAL They told me about the employee pricing (alas, forgot the amount).. when I pressed them with offers from other dealers, they offered $1000 rebate and $1000 because I own a chevy. now I went, shopped around... did my research. info on it from the sites... Kelly blue book site: New Car Blue Book Value $19718 , Invoice $20327 , ... Read More
Is there any difference between the 2004 and the 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Is there any difference between a 2004 and a 2005 Pontiac Vibe? Looking at a 2005 but discovered a new 2004 about 150 miles away but dealer will only offer rebates and no discount of his own. Maybe that's why he still has it.
Can you help me prove that to a dealer? What can I show him to get the incentives after the Employee Price. I bought a 2005 Vibe on Friday and he claims the Employee price includes the incentive. I may be dealing with the smallest GM (Pontiac only) dealership in the whole US, so it is possible that he just does not get it. Please help me save $1,000.
I wanted something more rigid to rest my arm on and steady myself with when going around corners, etc.in my new 2005 Vibe-the '03 Vibe two compartment console cover was perfect-just the right height to rest ones arm on. I called two pontiac dealers and was referred to Pontiac customer service in Detroit, which told me that the '03 and '04 cover wouldn't fit as the console was redesigned. Not convinced, ... Read More
Thanks. I wanted something more rigid to rest my arm on and steady myself with when going around corners, etc.in my new 2005 Vibe-the '03 Vibe two compartment console cover was perfect-just the right height to rest ones arm on. I called two pontiac dealers and was referred to Pontiac customer service in Detroit, which told me that the '03 and '04 cover wouldn't fit as the console was redesigned. Not ... Read More
A writer with a national magazine is writing an article on 8 cars that are under $20K for families on a budget or as a 2nd or 3rd car. He is looking for parents with young children who have recently purchased or are planning to purchase any one of the following vehicles: VW Jetta the new “Value Edition”, Chevy Cobalt (with SAB), Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, Ford Focus Wagon, ... Read More
Skim, As far as the reliability of Pontiacs in general...I'll just say that after my experiences with my 00 Montana and 96 Blazer, I swore I'd NEVER buy another GM product, but...the Vibe is not like other Pontiacs or GM vehicles. It was jointly developed with Toyota along with the Matrix. They share many parts. In fact, the Vibe has a Toyota engine and transmission. I believe the two were developed ... Read More
I've been looking at many cars, namely the Mazda 3 and others. I had seen the Vibe before, but avoided any serious thought becasue I prefer foreign cars. I went out of town this week and I had the chance to rent a Vibe. It was awesome. It drove great, had some power, lots of room and it was fun to drive. The interior was roomy and comfortable. Can anyone advise ... Read More
bought a 2005 base vibe at maxwell pontiac in round rock tx for $13,800 after about 6 hours of negotiating, had automatic, monotone paint and a fancy exhaust tip. funny, i really didnt negotiate at all, they misquoted me earlier that day for an extra 500 off after all the rebates, we had already agreed on the price before they found the mistake. either way, i am one very very happy ... Read More
I have just discovered that my 1984 Dodge Ram Mini Van, with the 2.2L Chrysler 4 cylinder is the same thing, in all engineerings, as the New 2003, 2004, and 2005 Chrysler Vibe. All owners take note, mine is a Classic, Yours is updated, and mine was Registered Originally as an RV, of which Chrysler only made 75, and the Vibe is obviously built with endurance in mind, as mine was. ... Read More
i am thinking about purchasing a 2004 pontiac vibe for my son. the sound system sounds kind of weak. what is the best system to get as an option? do any of the 2004's have an integrated subwoofer like the 2005 models? if they do, which sound system options include the subwoofer?
Then it seems to me that we're all getting ripped off with the "excellent fuel economy" that's advertised...I mean, every post I've seen as well seems to be high 20s and low 30s when according the the GM site, we should be getting low 30s to low 40s: (taken from http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/2005/pontiac/vibe/vibe_o- pti.html ) "MPG (city/hwy/combined): 1.8L I-4 with VVT-I engine (base) - automatic: 34/45/39 manual: 36/48/40 AWD: 31/41/35 & 1.8L I-4 ... Read More
Hey Capitano (and anyone who's getting poor fuel efficiency), You said: "31/41? That sounds too high..." Here's the Canadian GM site: http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/2005/pontiac/vibe/vibe_o- pti.html ....Maybe Canadian specs are different than American??? For Pontiac Vibe (doesn't specify year), GM's website clearly states: "MPG (city/hwy/combined) automatic: 34/45/39 manual: 36/48/40 AWD: 31/41/35" The dealer is going to do an efficiency test in the morning...got 21 MPG highway today...still not happy... I've seen "Speed chips" on ... Read More
Just purchased a 2005 Base Model 5 Speed Salsa Vibe a couple weeks ago. Since last week I noticed that to go straight I have to have the steering wheel turned slightly to the right. In other words if I am on a flat straight rode and let go of the wheel the car steers to the left. Is this a problem others have experienced? What could be the issue? Anything ... Read More
Our Rebate & Incentives page is showing $750 back on the 2005 MAXX, at least in my area. But to get back on topic (Pontiac Vibe), the 05 Vibe has $1000 cash, but only if you trade in a competitive non-GM car. Lets talk about the MAXX in one of the discussions specific to that vehicle, please. kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
According to Yahoo Autos: Toyota Matrix powertrain warranty is 5 years / 60,000 miles: http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/toyota_matrix_standard4x2_2005/149- - - 80/style_warranty.html Pontiac Vibe powertrain warranty is 3 years / 36,000 miles: http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/pontiac_vibe_base_2004/12536/style- - - _warranty.html
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