2005 Pontiac Vibe: check engine light

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Transmission · PR

See attached. Self explanatory, I asked the representative if they turned off check engine light and reconfigure the new PCM and complete the programing and according to the work order, it reads v2326 inspect and replace PCM (inc reprograming) check engine light is on, it has a code p0630, VIN # mismacth see the attachement. Check engine light comes on after delete the fault code.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. Also, while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle later restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the control module was faulty. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) by an unknown pontiac dealer in dallas, tx two years ago. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical · 222,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to king cadillac (1700 w evans st, florence, sc 29501, 843‑536‑4085), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The warning indicator remained illuminated on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 222,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. Upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic and was informed that a torque converter sensor inside the transmission failed. There were no recalls related to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Engine · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hard shifting and would occasionally shut off suddenly while driving. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced several parts, including the fuel pump, fuel relay switch, spark plugs, and oxygen sensors, but the failures continued. The manufacturer and local dealer (jerry chevrolet, 1940 e. Joppa rd., parkville, md) were notified and did not assist. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v387000(engine). The failue mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · PR

On the first recall for airbag I took my car to the dealership for the airbag replace and now the airbag and engine light is on all at all the time. Why?

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Airbags, Transmission · 291,561 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuttered, vibrated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 291,561.

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was difficult to shift and stalled. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic control unit, the fuel pump, and the driving belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Engine · 102,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle jerked violently as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but recurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure was not rectified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 173,470 miles · TX

I was driving on the highway going approximately 65 MPH and the car just started to slow down in the middle of the freeway. I pulled over safely and waited for tow service because the car would not start. Over the next few days I repeatedly tried to start the car and it would not start. The consumer stated the recall that was performed on the vehicle failed, as the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle started to idle harshly. When the consumer called the dealer, about the vehicle being repaired, she was informed any additional repairs would not be covered under the recall, even though she was experiencing problems directly related to the recall. The consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic, where she was informed a code of p0440 and p0441, were related to the PCM, which he believed was the fuel pump causing the readings. Shortly thereafter, the light illuminated again, and the consumer was advised it was the same codes. Over the past two years, the PCM was reprogrammed, when it should have been replaced. Updated 01/13/14

Filed Sep 19, 2012 · Transmission · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter, PCM and valve body needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 11/14/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced on recall but, the failure continued. Updated 11/16/2012

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Engine · 128,047 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The engine continued to stall while driving and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that they would not repair the vehicle a second time under the recall. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 128,047.