2005 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Vibe Engine Questions

Re: '07 pontiac vibe power train control module [hardcharger43]

Written by: lmst on Oct 21, 2009 07:21 PM

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! Read More...

Pontiac Vibe Transmission Troubles

Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [pennyp55]

Written by: lmst on Oct 21, 2009 06:48 PM

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...

Pontiac Vibe

Re: 05 Vibe or 04 Civic? [pilgrimjs]

Written by: maxx4me on May 17, 2009 03:34 PM

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, with the exception of the ... Read More...

Pontiac Vibe Transmission Troubles

Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [lalswift]

Written by: revrblue on Jul 14, 2009 06:38 AM

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 no metal chips just normal ... Read More...

Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [hatevibes]

Written by: pennyp55 on May 28, 2009 06:22 AM

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! Read More...

Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [lalswift]

Written by: hatevibes on Mar 24, 2009 04:24 PM

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. Read More...

2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code

Written by: lalswift on Nov 12, 2008 03:44 PM

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? Read More...

Pontiac Vibe 2009+

Re: milage [litespeed4]

Written by: raythegerman on Aug 01, 2008 09:18 AM

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 was a 2005 Vibe ... Read More...

My 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT

Written by: raythegerman on Apr 24, 2008 01:33 PM

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 and also ... Read More...

Pontiac Vibe Tire/Wheel Questions

Re: Pontiac Vibe Tire/Wheel Questions [shelaroo]

Written by: sforeman on Mar 11, 2008 05:31 PM

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 be slightly narrower, 1/4 ... Read More...