Clutch slippage/ failure @ 27k miles especially when maneuvering difficult traffic and neighborhoods with the increasing instance of smelling clutch particularly in reverse into a driveway. Problem was rectified before critical failure with a center force dual friction clutch. There was some concern that my tempor may have over bought, but I could not have been happier.
2003 Pontiac Vibe transmission complaints
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The car has a horrible rattling sound when backing up or at a low idle.
2003 vibe with 33k miles. Clutch failed. Having new clutch assembly installed. Why would a car with only 32k miles need this? Thank goodness my dealer is covering the repair.
Clutch slipping and is nearing failure. Vehicle only has 15000 miles. Appears many are experiencing premature clutch failure with the 6 speed transmission.
Pontiac vibe gt 6 speed transmission inferior or defective, from the show room to 20,000 mile the car shifted funny and rev. High service said it was fine and then I had to pay for a new clutch at 20,000 said that I burnt the clutch up and the warranty did not cover the clutch. You will see alot of customers with the gt with the same problem.
I have a 2003 pontiac vibe gt and am experiencing a manual transmission problem. I have noticed a rattling/grinding noise coming from the gearbox that began at approximately 13k miles. The noise sounds like a grinding sound or something loose in the gearbox on decelerating or constant speeds in first, second, third and forth gears. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the grinding/rattling noise goes away. The noise can be replicated by keeping the engine speed at 1600 RPM's I sent a fax to the service manager of parks automotive group, inc on 09/23/2003 describing the gearbox problem in detail and I spoke with him via the telephone. He assured me the problem would be addressed. I brought the vehicle to parks automotive group, inc on 09/24/2003 at 0740 hours. The service department at 0945 hours contacted me and they stated they found the problem and it was fixed. The service rep stated the problem was with a loose clip. The service manager stated they found cargo fastner clips in the rear cargo area that were the cause of the noise. The service manager stated they heard the noise from the gearbox when the car was in neutral and it was normal. The service manager stated the vehicle was test driven by two people after the cargo fastner clips were removed and the noise was gone. I spoke with a pontiac customer service representive on 09/25/2003. The service rep contacted the service manager in regards to the problem and was told the same diagnosis. The service rep agreed with me their diagnosis is not logical for a noise coming from the gearbox. The noise was not caused by cargo fastner clips located in the trunk. In regards to the cargo fastner clips they have been removed since september 2002; the clips screw into a rail on the floor of the trunk and come with straps to secure cargo in the trunk. Since picking up the vehicle from parks automotive group, inc on 09/24/2003, the noise from the gearbox still exists and nothing was repaired by the dealership.
Hydraulic clutch failure on vibe gt (6speed manual) at 32,000 miles. flywheel requires extensive resurfacing according to dealer. Dealer has declined to cover repair under warranty, claiming this is normal wear on a 15-month-old vehicle. Clutch began exhibiting symptoms of difficulty as early as 10,000 miles, but no one would believe us. I have driven manual (hydraulic and cable) for 20+ years, and this is not normal wear.
Consumer notice while traveling at night vehicle transmission indicator does not light up causing consumer unable to shift gears without default. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer called complaining about the transmission also describes that while the gear is on park the vehiicle will roll. Dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Mr
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