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2006 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2006 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014150000 miUS $34 | Check engine light came on. Repair man said that the solenoid is going out. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200923560 mi | Squeeky Brakes Still not fixed, will need to take back | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017110000 miUS $10 | Replaced PCV valve as was getting NOX codes on my engine. Appears to have fixed the problem. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013177000 miUS $20 | Drivers side headlight died. Replaced both headlights. | ||
| Jan 2014US $300 | Car would start with shaking and shuddering. Check engine light appeared. Diagnostics determined valve cover gasket leaking oil, causing spark plugs to misfire. Valve cover gasket and spark plugs replaced. Oil changed. | ||
| Apr 2015199000 miUS $900 | Check engine light on, codes for transmission and catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
| Feb 2016214000 miUS $300 | Alternator died. Got it replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015156000 miUS $70 | Check engine light was coming on when driving on wet roads. The insulation on the sensor wires failed and allowed water to short out the sensor. | ||
| Oct 2015156500 miUS $4 | Replaced the light bulbs for the heater control module. | ||
| Aug 2017175000 miUS $50 | Replaced timing chain tensioner because of oil leak in the seal. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201054000 miUS $5 | Fan did not function on other than the highest settings | ||
| Dec 201274000 miUS $653 | O2 sensor replaced. Spark plugs wires replaced. Left low beam bulb replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012112000 miUS $120 | HVAC actuator failed. Clicking noise when switched to outside air. Part was $40 from Amazon. See GenVibe.com for repair instructions with pictures. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013106000 miUS $340 | Actuator motor replaced | ||
| May 2014108300 miUS $575 | Fuel system vapor recirculation assembly. | ||
| Jun 2014109000 miUS $500 | Leaking caliper seals - replace both rotors. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015149300 miUS $100 | Replaced the headlight but that didn't fix it - had to replace the actual headlight connector. | ||
| Dec 2016160000 miUS $25 | The headlight connector was partially melted and led to premature bulb failure, had it replaced. The ventilation fan would only work on the High setting. Googling showed that the problem could be solved by replacing a resistor for the blower motor. $25 part on Amazon, ~1hr of work at home, requiring only basic ratchet and socket. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018117800 miC $2000 | Replaced several parts of the suspension. I drive gravel, so the excess wear is essentially my doing. | ||
| Apr 2018173600 miC $150 | Front wheel well linings came loose. Reattached one, replaced the other. | ||
| Jun 2018181040 miC $360 | Radiator fan needed replacing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017184000 miUS $100 | Rotors too thin to turn down. Replace rotors and pads. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20074263 miC $170 | Installed aftermarket radio as delco unit will not play home burned discs. | ||
| Mar 20075571 miC $24 | Slow leak in LR tire repaired by dealer | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Mar 201069000 miUS $100 | Headlights only worked with "brights" on. Was told rear brakes needed to be cleaned, adjusted. | ||
| Aug 201195000 miUS $350 | Radiator fan was wobbling and grating against the radiator intermittently (esp. when AC was on). They replaced the fan motor. That fixed it. | ||
| May 2012103900 miUS $1200 | New shocks and struts, front and rear. | ||
| Nov 2013133100 miUS $65 | Check engine light was on. Computer code said fuel mix was lean. They cleaned a filter and that fixed it. | ||
| Jan 2014136800 miUS $300 | Problem from Nov. returned. PCV valve replaced and other fuel service performed. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 2017183000 mi | Flapping sound when not on recirc. Couldn't fix it. Living with it. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015212300 mi | Powertrain Control Module (PTM) under recall finally failing. Turn the key and a second goes by without car attempting to start. Getting to where it wouldn't start in cold. Engine light came on en route to dealership. Running rough. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 201060300 miUS $34 | HVAC blower motor only ran at high speed--the resistor was shot. Installed a new one--problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201181000 miUS $300 | Left rear wheel bearing shot, making noise. Had it replaced. | ||
| Nov 201182200 miUS $26 | While having new tires installed, shop commented that serpentine belt showed a lot of cracking, so I bought a new belt and installed it myself. | ||
| Oct 201283500 miUS $200 | Replaced original intake manifold gasket with updated silicone version to eliminate CEL during cold weather. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 200931000 mi | The check engine light was on and the dealer said the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve had to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Indiana, United States May 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200826000 mi | Check engine light came on although car ran OK. Dealer diagnosed and ordered an Oxygen sensor, which was backordered. I will have to take the car back when the part comes in. | ||
| Jan 200927000 mi | Check engine light came on in December (previously reported here). Dealer had to order an oxygen sensor. The sensor was successfully installed in January. | ||
| Feb 200927000 mi | Check engine light came on. The dealer said an intake gasket was "sucking air", causing dirty air to make the check engine light come on. They replaced the gasket under the factory warranty. | ||
| Jul 200932000 mi | The factory 6-disc CD changer occasionally scratched discs badly. Dealer replaced it under the GM extended warranty with a factory refurb unit. | ||
| Aug 201151000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer said they need to replace the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). They said it could also be a transmission problem (the code indicated that.) They replaced the PCM as a first step and said to monitor it. | ||
| Nov 201154000 mi | Check engine light came on. Same code as previous visit in which they replaced the PCM. This time they ordered and installed a torque converter part. Cost was covered 100% under GM extended warranty, including use of a loaner car. The same check-engine code showed up again (3rd time). 1st time they replaced the PCM, 2nd time a solenoid in the torque converter. This time they replaced the torque converter. Ext. warranty paid for it. Hopefully this finally fixes it. | ||
| Feb 201255700 mi | Check Engine Light code P0741 for the 4th time in 9 months. In 3 previous attempts to fix, they 1) replaced the PCM, then 2) replaced a valve in the torque converter and then 3) replaced the torque converter. This time they replaced the transmission. Hope that's it. Update: the replacement transmission fixed the problem. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in South Carolina, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201055700 miUS $200 | Hood release cable became unattached. Battery died and could not be jump started because hood was stuck shut. Car towed to repair shop, hood release cable reattached, and battery replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200823068 mi | Bad PCM (Powertrain Control Module) replaced under warranty. Bad PCM (Powertrain Control Module). Module was replaced under warranty by a Pontiac dealer. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Hawaii, United States May 2007 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201378000 mi | Recall notice for the PCM, also noticed that the car would hesitate intermittenly during startup on occasion. No trouble since taking it to the dealer. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Prince Edward Island, Canada Mar 2007 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201237200 miC $100 | Replaced the front passenger door door check assembly - it had developed an awful snapping sound. | ||
| Dec 201240300 miC $70 | Driver's side power window shuddered going down. Mechanic lubed the internal "scissors" and checked bolts etc. Works fine now. | ||
| May 201448360 mi | Rear windshield wiper motor stopped working. Checked fuse. Fuse fine. I took wiper motor gearbox apart, lubed wiper arm shaft that had been corroded due to road salt. Re-assembled, tested, good as new. This car is a DIY dream! | ||
| Nov 201450920 miC $225 | Passenger side windshield wiper swung free - windshield wiper link mechanism replaced as nylon bearing/pivots not available as separate parts for Corolla/Matrix/Vibe. Likely due to snow/ice falling off roof hitting wipers in past winters. | ||
| Mar 201765100 miC $700 | Code revealed, intake manifold gasket replaced with new orange gasket. Tensioner noisey, replaced tensioner and belt. Bead blasted spark plugs, replaced PCV valve, cleaned throttle. Car runs very smooth and quiet and acceleration much improved. Acts like new now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Minnesota, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $130 | Replaced the serpentine belt which was extremely worn. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200717980 mi | Engine not heating properly on cold winter days (-15C or below). Looks like a weak thermostat to me as the temp gauge hovers for several miles / minutes before finally reaching normal operating temp. Dealer tested on a warm winter day and said "no probl | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | SES Light stayed on. Trans was banging into gear esp. Reverse. Checked codes P2716 stored and current. PIP4154A States to replace PCM if ckts check ok. Checked PC Solenoid ckts - ok. Replaced PCM and programmed. CODE FDFD4 (under warranty). | ||
| May 201127900 miUS $250 | During routine inspection and 30,000 mile maintenance, mechanic spotted an oil leak which led to needing a new oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jun 201127000 miUS $335 | Needed blower motor due to terrific loud noise when fan was put on High. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Kentucky, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 2007250 mi | Hood prop needed to be replaced. No charge. | ||
| May 200920000 mi | Replaced Powertrain Control Module. Dome light assembly replaced. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017219000 miUS $400 | Fan blower motor hvac | ||
| Oct 2017223000 miUS $32 | Replaced resistor for HVAC blower fan & wiring harness. Repair 5 months past did not include wiring harness. Mechanic predicted this would fail later when he swapped the blower fan motor. New harness & resister from Dorman for $32 from Amazon prime. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201039060 mi | Discovered oil leak on garage floor. Rear axle required new gasket. Repaired under powertrain warranty. | ||
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 200717000 mi | issues with transmission, and MAF sensor, cleaned air sensor myself | ||
| Nov 200723000 mi | Had another shop check the transmission, although the fluid was somewhat of a darker color, it was signs of normal city/highway use versus what the dealer informed me of. So the transmission didn't need a fluid change as of yet. I will probably have this | ||
| Jan 200945000 mi | I replaced my Car Radio from the stock to a Sony because of a burnt out display and audio issues with the already replaced stock radio from 2008. And i know that others have had past issues with the stock head units. | ||
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