Used 2010 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 Vibe, so we've included reviews for other years of the Vibe since its last redesign.
2009 Vibe
john, 03/20/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
as much fun as my 2006 civic but more practical. I have a 2.4 with 5 spd auto which wasn't a choice on the drop down menu on this website. Just got back from a 5000 km road trip and got about 39 mpg (Canadian) I rated the reliability high but really don't have the mileage to prove that, although the warranty is by Canadian standards very generous.
Great Economic and Stylish Choice
Gary T, 08/20/2009
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The CARS program paved the way for the wife to research cars that achieved 30+ miles per gallon and the Vibe came up as a strong contender in the fuel economy arena. After learning that the current model actually came out in 2009, she proceeded to research reviews on last years model and discovered that the '09 Vibe had achieved a very respectable 9 out of 10 Edmunds ranking and very favorable reviews across the board. Dealer inventory in our area is disappearing at a rapid pace so the Vibe has deservedly caught on in Pontiac's 11th hour exit. We both agree that this is indeed a vehicle that shouts reliability, comfort and economy and if performance is lacking, we don't notice. Impressive!
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Only OK so far
Joey S, 08/16/2009
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had this now less than a week. Purchased with a clunker trade in and GM card points. Never would have picked a GM car otherwise. I'm taking a lot of abuse at work for its ugly exterior styling. I'm experiencing the same issue others have mentioned with the tranny in that it down shifts as soon as you let your foot of the gas. Also with only 140 miles the paint has chipped and is rusted. Nice huh? We'll see what the dealer says but I'm not optimistic. I won't do GM again. Iderad having to deal with the service department.
Pleased as punch
rls1976, 01/14/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was not in the market for a GM product, but had to go with GM, liked the looks of this car and am in love with it. Fun to drive on my hour and a half commute, and comfortable too. Sporty. My boyfriend is a gearhead and he even likes this car. Everyone who sees this car loves it. My passengers are comfy. I moved after purchasing the car, and it carried my stuff like a dream, way better than my previous car, a 2004 Dodge would have. I feel very safe with the Onstar, and the airbags and all the safety features. Only downfall is that my boyfriend is 6'4" and he doesn't fit right in the car when driving. He is very cramped and says that the high panels on the doors feel wierd.
Not Impressed
Acrista, 04/04/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in my '08 Pontiac G5 (had tons of probs) for '09 Vibe bc of the wonderful ratings I had read on the '08's...wish I would not have. Has been a dependable car but I haven't enjoyed having it since I bought it. Seems to be a step down from my car that I had previously. Road noise is terrible inside of car! Maybe I am just used to my super quite G5 (couldn't even hear it on while inside) but I have to continuously turn up radio as I increase speed so I can hear it. Odometer does not give me read out of how many mpg I am currently getting, how many miles I have until I am out of gas, or what % of oil life I have left. These 2 have been big adjustment for me!
Has to stop and think about accelerating
Darryl, 12/18/2009
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has a hesitation, a miss, a delay in acceleration, a hiccup after stepping on the gas .it is obvious to me all the time and there to catch my attention whenever I try to go. It's not a shift issue, shifting up & down is fine. The problem is: step on the gas at 20 mph it dips its nose then goes, or step on the gas at 30 mph it dips its nose then goes, or step on the gas at 40 mph it dips its nose then goes, or step on the gas at 50 mph it dips its nose then goes, and so on. Kinda been snubbed by my dealership's service department on this, not sure if their problem, GM's issue, or what.
Less Than Happy
LESS THAN HAPPY, 05/29/2009
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
I find it difficult to give this car much of a rating. I take my dog with me most everywhere I go, so I decided on the Vibe based on its size and practicality. I am very disappointed. This is by far the noisiest vehicle I have every owned! I find myself checking the windows to see if I left one of them open. There seems to be no sound deadening insulation in this vehicle at all. This makes long trips very tedious - and also makes listening to music impossible. Also, the AWD model should be available with a manual transmission - the automatic doesn't allow you to coast freely - it's always holding you back causing you to play with the accelerator to hold a constant speed.
Vibe 2009
dangelo, 06/23/2008
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought a black 2009 Vibe, because the car I really wanted was not available in my area. The Vibe is a nice car, but GM still does not have a clue on how to build a small car with the things most Americans are looking for.