2006 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Vibe Starter Chipping Flywheel

• Pontiac Vibe Starter Chipping Flywheel

  Written by: digitalslimjim on Jul 28, 2011 9:16:23 AM

  I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L FWD, 117,790 miles. I bought it new and it has never had to have any work done. I started noticing a noise when I would start the car a few months back that would settle down after the car had started. Now my car will not start. When the ignition is turned, the starter makes a sound (whining) as though it is powering on, ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe Transmission Troubles

• Re: [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: to2000ny on May 18, 2011 11:42:11 AM

  I own two Pontiac 2006 Vibe's. Transmission started shifting strange on one and check engine light came on. It is Code 2716. Now what do I do, go to the GM dealer and ask to fix PCM or go to Toyota and ask them? Seems since Pontiac is not manufactured any longer the GM dealer will not help. Please, what would be the best way to proceed? Thanks, TP

Pontiac Vibe Electrical/Lighting Issues

• 2006 pontiac vibe battery light

  Written by: jsm8301 on Feb 8, 2011 7:11:33 PM

  My wife has a 2006 vibe with 96,000 miles. We have never had a single problem until now. The dash went entirely blank except for the battery light. We drove to a goodyear where they tested the battery and said that it had a bad cell and they replaced it. After replacing the battery they tested the alternator and said it was also bad. The next day we had our regular ... Read More

New Vibe Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: 09 Pontiac Vibe AWD [vibeguy37]

  Written by: gmloyal60 on Nov 18, 2008 10:28:55 AM

  I have 2,000 miles on my new 2009 AWD Vibe and I'm getting the EPA estimates of 20 and 26. I also own a 2006 FWD Vibe and get great mileage on it. I was hoping my conservative driving habits might yield somewhat better mpg on the '09AWD but I guess I was forewarned. My son has a 2003 AWD Vibe and still loves it. I drove it the other day ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Nov 3, 2008 12:10:52 PM

  A reporter is interested in talking with satisfied owners of a 2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahl@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 21, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jonathan Wahl Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.

Pontiac Vibe Electrical/Lighting Issues

• Collision resulting in fried computer/brain??

  Written by: nikanac on Jan 3, 2008 3:45:58 PM

  Hi, I own a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. I take extremly good care of my car and recently had a collison with a 100 lbs deer, doing about 40 mph. I hit the deer in the very front head on. My air bags failed to deploy. After shutting my car off and then starting it the check engine light popped in. So when I drove my car home and then to the ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe Engine Questions

• Collison resulting in a fried Computer/Brain??

  Written by: nikanac on Jan 3, 2008 3:44:49 PM

  Hi, I own a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. I take extremly good care of my car and recently had a collison with a 100 lbs deer, doing about 40 mph. I hit the deer in the very front head on. My air bags failed to deploy. After shutting my car off and then starting it the check engine light popped in. So when I drove my car home and then to the ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe

• Pontiac Vibe 06 Accidents // Air Bags and Computer(brain) Frying ??

  Written by: nikanac on Jan 3, 2008 3:37:51 PM

  Hi, I own a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. I take extremly good care of my car and recently had a collison with a 100 lbs deer, doing about 40 mph. I hit the deer in the very front head on. My air bags failed to deploy. After shutting my car off and then starting it the check engine light popped in. So when I drove my car home and then to the ... Read More

• Re: Airbag Failure [amethiste]

  Written by: nikanac on Jan 3, 2008 3:28:08 PM

  Hi, I own a 2006 vibe and I recently had a collison with a 100 lbs deer doing about 40 mph and my air bags failed to deploy I immedialty called my insurance co, and my dealership and they way they explained it to me is that all sensors are different and that the pontiac vibes sensors must be more in toward the firewall of the engine not the front in ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2006 Vibe purchased August, 2006

  Written by: bognvly on Apr 27, 2007 8:11:52 AM

  Very satisfying purchasing experience, mostly because of Edmonds.com. Did all kinds of research, knew what I wanted in options, then narrowed it down to three manufacturers: Kia, Toyota, Pontiac. I found it really hard to buy a car when the dealers know you did your research and especially when you let them know you used Edmonds.com. Anyway, I purchased my Vibe with a sticker price of $21,000 plus....the original offer from ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Purchase in Houston [kneehowma]

  Written by: cph_tickets on Dec 21, 2006 10:39:10 AM

  Just wondering if anyone was able to use more than teh allowable earnings on their GM card. I want the Vibe ($1000 max) but would like to use all $1600 earnings I have available. Thanks!

• Re: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Purchase in Houston [reign]

  Written by: kneehowma on Nov 29, 2006 9:04:32 AM

  You can find the GM cash rebate (as well as dealer inventory) on GMBUYPOWER.com. The GM cash rebate could be different in each geographic region. Cash rebate means you are going to pay for the car entirely (i.e. not financing through GMAC). If you don't have that kind of cash but want to get the cash rebate, you could secure the loan through your bank/credit union and use that loan to ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Purchase in Houston [kneehowma]

  Written by: reign on Nov 28, 2006 2:55:48 PM

  Can someone tell me what the Conquest rebate is? I will be going to a dealership in Irving tomorrow to possibly purchase a Vibe (AT)for $18k out the door. I had thought this would be a good deal until I read some of these posts. The salesperson said I might also receive a $500 rebate, but not sure what this is. I'm not sure what the car has in it, but ... Read More

• 2006 Pontiac Vibe Purchase in Houston

  Written by: kneehowma on Nov 28, 2006 7:35:32 AM

  Just purchased a 2006 Pontiac Vibe from DeMontrond in Houston, TX. Sales person is nice, I would go back to him in a heartbeat; but get the usual mean-looking, high pressure sales manager coming to stare-you-down treatment. Here is the break down: MSRP $19455 = Base($16430)+destination($560)+AT($850)+power group($850)+16" wheels($440)+monotone($325) Invoice $18255 = Base($15526)+destination($560)+AT($748)+power group($748)+16" wheels($387)+monotone($286) Negotiated to: Vehicle($17600)-GM rebate($500)-Conquest Rebate($1000)+TTL($1024.07)+documentation fee($50)-GM card($2440.48)=$14733.59 With the vehicle price $655 lower than invoice, I think ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe: Changes You'd Like To See

• Spy Shots 2008 Vibe

  Written by: repoman1 on Oct 24, 2006 1:20:27 PM

  http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/12/spied-redesigned-2008-pontiac-vibe/ Spy photographers have snapped some photos of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. While similar in size to the current Pontiac Vibe, the new model has a more slanted windshield and rear window. The beltline is higher, resulting in shorter side windows, and the overall stance looks lower. A peek inside through the side window gives a glimpse of chrome ringed instrument gages, round A/C vent outlets, and a silver painted area ... Read More

Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac Vibe - Compare Notes

• Re: Pontiac Vibe vs Matrix pros and cons and rust proofing

  Written by: oubaasjohn on Oct 2, 2006 6:47:14 PM

  I bought a 2003 Matrix when that were first produced. The matrix in the same configuration as the Mazda 5 (at that time - 2003) was $1000 more expensive than the Matrix. I tried to get a Vibe since I wanted roof racks but the Pontiac dealer did not reply to my email. After three accidents, none of which were my fault and all paid for by insurance and repaired at ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe - MPG-Real World Numbers

• mpg sticker

  Written by: nanc3 on Sep 10, 2006 8:15:29 AM

  I think the 2007 online stickers are a mistake and I have notified the Pontiac web site people via an online feedback form. C'mon, Pontiac, if you want to sell cars you gotta pay attention! As to real world mpg, I have a 2006 base Vibe with auto transmission (the way probably 95+% of 2007 models will be equipped). I have never gotten less than 25 mpg around town. At 65-75 ... Read More

• MPG on a VIBE vs. Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Matrix

  Written by: patvizina on Sep 10, 2006 8:04:34 AM

  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

• 2007 mpg

  Written by: jay39 on Sep 9, 2006 12:56:18 PM

  the sticker for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe shows mpg as city 17 and highway 25. The 2006 is shown much higher, anyone know what that is about. Is the 2007 really giving lower mpg?

New Vibe Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Just bought a new Vibe

  Written by: lrm216 on Jul 21, 2006 1:29:28 PM

  Just picked up my new black 2006 Pontiac Vibe and I am loving it. I researched in here and feel I got a pretty fair deal ($15,500). Used to driving stick shift but this one is automatic - have to make sure I don't eject us all right through the front window!

Vibe Maintenance & Repair Concerns

• 2006 Pontiac Vibe Change Oil Light

  Written by: fear_hope on May 16, 2006 7:02:52 PM

  I looked in my manual and there is not a page 113 at all. Also I cannot find how to turn off the indicator light after changing the oil anywhere in the manual. Does anyone have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe and know how to turn off the Change Oil indicator light? Thanks!

• Re: 2006 PONTIAC VIBE BRAKE PROBLEM [2006vibe]

  Written by: herzogtum71 on May 16, 2006 9:04:48 AM

  The service people at your dealership are true bozos if they think there is nothing wrong with brakes pulling to the right. Is there another dealer you could take it to? If your Vibe has ABS and you're not used to them, the popping noise may be the ABS activating. But they shouldn't activate during normal stopping. So there's also some sort of problem with that noise.

• 2006 PONTIAC VIBE BRAKE PROBLEM

  Written by: 2006vibe on May 15, 2006 5:52:53 PM

  My 2006 Pontiac Vibe is 1 month old and has only about 900 miles on it. It has been to the dealership for service 4 times already, for the same problem-when you hit the brakes,the car pulls to the right, sometimes the brake pedal is really hard to depress. Often there is a "popping" noise in the brake pedal. The dealership tells me there is nothing wrong with the car, and ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe

• Re: No GT and No AWD for 07 [pacerman]

  Written by: jstant01 on Apr 19, 2006 1:35:51 PM

  Here's the text of a "Press Release" I found somewhere else: "Pontiac will discontinue the GT and all-wheel-drive versions of the Vibe wagon after the 2006 model year due to sluggish sales of those models and changes in U.S. emissions standards that would have made them costly to redesign. Pontiac will continue to offer the base-model Vibe for the 2007 model year. It may bring back the GT and awd versions ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• good deal? haven't bought the car yet

  Written by: cutehumor on Mar 21, 2006 6:53:37 PM

  I got three quotes out of 15 pontiac dealers who responded. I guess the dealers don't want me to shop their quotes around. So I went to the lowest one today. I was with the internet sales manager for two hours today. We test drove a 2006 vibe. wife didn't like the salsa color. so he looked it up on the computer to find one in either abyss, neptune, or moonstone. ... Read More

• 2006 Vibe delivery tomorrow

  Written by: bryanw on Mar 13, 2006 12:42:09 PM

  I'm picking up a new 2006 Vibe tomorrow from Forbes Pontiac Buick. It's a base model with auto transmission. I'm not interested in power windows, locks, ABS brakes etc. It's just more to go wrong down the road. I got $803.00 off list price and $1000- credit from the Car Heaven program for scrapping my tired 85 Chev. This made the whole deal appealing and the sales people were very low ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe

• Love this car !!!

  Written by: pdrake on Feb 12, 2006 6:36:58 PM

  I bought a pontiac Vibe GT about a week and a half ago and absolutely love it. I could only find one GT in my area but, it happened to be the color (moonstone)that I wanted. This car has almost every option available,leather interior, moonroof, monsoon audio. I wasnt looking for all these options but, after taking the car for a test drive I HAD TO HAVE IT :O). I dont ... Read More

Pontiac Vibe Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• What a GREAT Buying Experience

  Written by: jefferson1964 on Feb 2, 2006 6:09:59 AM

  Purchased a 2006 Vibe from Ewing GMC/Pontiac in Dallas, Texas....ive purchased at least 15 cars over my lifetime and this has to be the best.... Loaded Vibe $21,600 they took my 04 envoy which i was upside down $10K and my old clunky 98 jeep that leaks like crazy and gave me $5K...then gave me employee pricing even though it has ended for the public...$2,000 Rebate and 3.9%....and still walked out ... Read More

• Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [lonewolf2]

  Written by: jfranks on Dec 29, 2005 3:50:37 AM

  I dealt directly with the owner. He agreed to take off an additional $200 yesterday after I bounced another offer off of him from another dealer close by. I agreed to the $17,500 offer and they are driving it right to my home next week. End of year is what did it including last year model. I do think I got a sweet deal. This years' model (2006) is easily $2000 ... Read More

• Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [jfranks]

  Written by: lonewolf2 on Dec 28, 2005 4:28:07 PM

  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

Vibe Maintenance & Repair Concerns

• Re: Pontiac Vibe starting issues [admilay]

  Written by: jstant01 on Nov 10, 2005 6:19:30 AM

  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

• Pontiac Vibe starting issues [jstant01]

  Written by: admilay on Nov 9, 2005 7:30:41 AM

  I have a Pontiac Vibe 2006 (got it 3 weeks ago) and it seems to have a start up problem. It starts each time, but sometimes it takes 2-3 seconds. I realized that you have had the starting problem with your Vibe for about two months. Do you still have that problem? Did it get worse since the first time? Does anyone know why it happens and how to fix it? ... Read More

• Re: More on Starting Problem [jstant01]

  Written by: admilay on Nov 9, 2005 5:05:18 AM

  Hi, I have a pontiac vibe 2006 and I had heard the same "knock" sound. I checked the user manual and it states that it is normal to hear a click sound each time in the beginning, it's due to ABS checking itself (I don't know if your car has an ABS).

Pontiac Vibe

• Re: Would you recomend a Vibe [maxx4me]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Oct 8, 2005 4:39:17 AM

  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

• 2006 Vibe HP lower

  Written by: bporter1 on Sep 18, 2005 8:24:33 PM

  Anyone care to venture a guess as to why Toyota lowered the HP rating on the Corolla/ Vibe/ Matrix engine? Last year it was at 130hp, this year it is down to 126hp. Both the Pontiac, and the Toyota web site mention the lower HP. Usually you see manufacturers raise HP not lower it. I know 4hp does not seem that much, just curious.