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2010 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (22%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 18 repairs.
2010 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201113000 miUS $350 | low profile aluminum wheels had corroded. $550ea. dealer replaced them all. very satisfied with quality gmc in cocoa fl. | ||
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Kansas, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 201437000 mi | Wheel lug nut broke during tire rotation. This is the 2nd time a lug broke during a dealer rotating tires | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201794000 miUS $500 | This was a general 90000 mile tune up and maintenance. The coils did not need replacing. I excluded the cost of the engine oil and other fluids, but included the labor and the costs of wear items such as windshield wiper. | ||
| Feb 201896000 miUS $540 | Replaced accessory belt and tensioner. | ||
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Aug 201133000 mi | Water leak onto passenger side floor. A/C vent was clogged — dealer unclogged it and dried out the mat. | ||
| Oct 201248200 miUS $44 | Check engine light went on | ||
| Jan 2018152000 miUS $740 | Exhaust system | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Quebec, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201627120 miC $180 | Rapid rear disc brake pads wear. Brake pad stuck in rear calpier, not moving freely. Was told it's a common problem on these cars, rear brakes do not do much work in daily driving. | ||
| Nov 201763240 miC $246 | rear brakes uneven wear once again. One set of pads more worn than other. Replaced just brake pads and cleaned re-lubed all slide pins. | ||
| Dec 201763240 miC $350 | Original starter release gear would stick causing a grinding noise in very cold winter starts. Replaced the starter with an updated new (not rebuild) starter from Denso, Toyota part number 28100-0T051 or GM part number 19205422 purchased from Amazon and installed by mechanic. Updated starter motor cranks much faster and problem has been solved. | ||
| Mar 201866340 miC $650 | Rear pads worn out yet again. Mechanic said it is a design flaw. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads all 4 wheels, fronts still OK though, and replaced/bled brake fluid. Rear brake backing plates rusted completely. Live in QC, salt used here by the ton during winter. Replaced backing plates and hub bearings as well, couldn't separate hubs from backing plates as they were rusted. I supplied most of the brake parts, total cost was $1200. | ||
| Oct 202195480 miC $500 | Wheel bearing on the rear drivers side noisy. Decide to change both rear wheel bearings and hub assemblies. | ||
2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Mar 201542000 miUS $343 | Intermittent grinding/rumbling noise coming to stop. Light grooves in rotors, some life left on pads. Replaced pads and rotors. There was still pad left, but gave national brake chain benefit of doubt. Turned out to be the tires making most of the noise from getting to wear bars and at least three plugs from punctures. | ||
| Feb 202078000 miUS $155 | Intermittent noise while turning. Decided to change both cv half shafts because of a good deal on parts. Approximately $70.00 per cv half shaft. Replaced intermotor oil pressure switch for about $16.00 because of percieved oil leak. This was not the problem. Seems there is a very small trickle leaking down from the cam cover. Left unrepaired | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 201012500 mi | Adjusted driver's window to fix rattle when fully rolled up. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201462000 miUS $180 | few seconds loud engine rattle on start up after setting an hour or so more so after cold engine. Dealer replace timing chain guides . Did not help . Dealer going to call GM technical help . | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201594300 miUS $175 | The car had a "wooshing" noise from driver's side front area. Turned out to be a bad driver's side front wheel bearing. | ||
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