Pontiac Vibe Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Pontiac Vibe across 8 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “control module” (18% of reports).
- 101engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control module: mentioned in 18 of 101 complaints (18%)
- Tgw consumer: mentioned in 11 of 101 complaints (11%)
- Engine cooling included: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 77 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Pontiac Vibe engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 pontiac vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe (lv6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
Risk: There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ecm and replace the ecm if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2011. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-620-7668.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V387000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The spouse of the contact restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle to a safe place where the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated and back fired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign…
I had to have a new waterpump, thermostat, outlet seal installed as i could not get any heat. It was as if i went faster i would get a little heat. When took to s&k they told me i needed a new waterpump, etc. They were not going to pay for it. I could not understand this as i went online and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after stalling. The vehicle would only restart after being turned off for over an hour. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v387000 (engine…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Vibes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Pontiac Vibe. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Vibe engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Pontiac Vibe?
The most frequent phrase is “control module”, in 18 of 101 complaints, followed by “tgw consumer” (11).
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