Pontiac
Vibe
Pontiac Vibe: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakePontiac
ClassSmall estate
Model years (US)2003–2010
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Pontiac Vibe – Second generation2008–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | February 2008 – August 2009 |
| Model years | 2009–2010 |
| Engines | 1.8 L 2ZR-FE I4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed C59 manual (1.8) 5-speed E351 manual (2.4) 5-speed U250E automatic 4-speed U140F AWD automatic 4-speed U341E automatic |
| Length | 4,371 mm AWD: 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm |
| Height | Base: 1,547 mm AWD: 1,593 mm GT: 1,557 mm |
| Designer | Ron Aselton |
Pontiac Vibe – First generation2002–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2002 – February 2008 |
| Model years | 2003–2008 |
| Engines | 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE (LV6) I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 2ZZ-GE (LNK) I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed C59 manual 6-speed C60 manual 4-speed A246E automatic 4-speed U341F AWD automatic |
| Length | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm |
| Designer | John Mack |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2010 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2010 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2006 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2006 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2010 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2010 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.8–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 31 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–623 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,605–2,718 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2010 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 1008 | 2005, 2006, 2009 |
| Visibility and wipers | 195 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 169 | 2005, 2006, 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 136 | 2003, 2005, 2009 |
| Speed control and cruise | 118 | 2003, 2004, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 97 | 2003, 2007, 2009 |
| Body and structure | 66 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Steering | 60 | 2003, 2005, 2009 |
| Brakes | 54 | 2003, 2007, 2009 |
| Tyres | 28 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2010: 1875 complaints, 106 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.