2004 Pontiac Vibe: grinding or squealing brakes

9 of the 266 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Vibe describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2009
1
2008
2
2005
4
2004
9
2003
9

What owners say

Filed Oct 3, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 123,000 miles · CO

Bought vehicle from dearer carfax clear. Driving 55 MPH on road, car engine/transmission seized up and I lost control of vehicle. Tried to put in 1st gear (6 speed manual) clutch would not engage, vehicle died. Battery ok, fluids ok, no prior issues with vehicle, had towed to dealer. Told engine/transmission seized up. Transmission bearings defective, defective main shaft bearing, defective cluster shaft bearing. The vehicle made a grinding noise shortly before seizing up and stopping on the road at a high speed.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Visibility · PA

I had a recall on my 2004 pontiac vibe on july 1, 2008. However it never corrected the problem. The recall was to replace the window regulator bolts in both front doors. I continued to get a popping, clicking sound when the window is operated. I thought this noise was due to the fact that I had college stickers on both windows. However, when I removed the stickers, I continue to get the clicking, grinding noise. What can be done at this point?

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 178,000 miles · CA

On april 5, 2014, I rolled down my driver side power window as I was driving at 15 MPH in a residential area. When I went to roll up the window I heard a grinding sound and the window slip and tilted to the right side. The unsecured power window remains opened. I fear the window will shatter again like it did in september 2007. I taped the window to the driver side door frame for fear of it falling on me while driving. This is an urgent and serious matter that needs to be handled and repair immediately free of charge to the owner. There was a recall in 2008 regarding the replacements of window regulators bolts for 2004-2005 , pontiac vibes. There should be a second recall again on the power window regulators bolts. Please, inform me asap where I may take my vehicle for repair.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the drivers side power window would make a loud grinding sound when she was attempting to close it. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 08v162000 (visibility) which specified that the regulator bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000. The current mileage was 178,000. Updated 06/30/14 ma updated 07/1/2014

Filed Jan 3, 2010 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · WI

1. Clattering/grinding noise coming from 5-sp. Manual transmission, slowly growing louder. Sudden change in sound and 35 miles later... 2. ... Transmission locks up at intersection. Vehicle could not be pushed; had to be towed. 3. New transmission and clutch installed. Old parts still available.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Body, Visibility · 21,711 miles · NY

Front passenger front door makes a popping grinding noise when you open it. I was never notified by gm or my dealer that there was a problem with the check strap hitting the door glass/regulator assembly and that the check strap should be replaced with a new design. They had my address and phone number on file. When I received the recall letter for the bolts and window regulator, I was not told about the check strap. The dealer said the track was bent and it was not covered under the recall. I was told it would cost me $600. To repair. I feel I'm getting a major snow job regarding the damage to the window regulator and the bent track.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac vibe. While driving 5 MPH and operating the driver side front window, the contact heard a grinding noise and a pop sound. The following day, she attempted to put down the power driver side window, but the window would not go down. The grinding noises continued. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/19/08. *lj updated 05/19/08.

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Visibility · 14,000 miles · PA

Side drivers window making popping sound and it is getting worse: squeaking, groaning, etc. Dealer could not fix. I feel like the window will break.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · OH

Rolling up driver side window the window popped and shattered. I took it to a dealer and had it replaced - $250. It had recently come off track again and while looking under the door panel myself I can see where the bolt is grinding into the door and not moving all the way up the track.