2006 Pontiac Vibe: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. While accelerating from a traffic light, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the TCM needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 54,000 miles · OH

Check engine light came on and the car stalled. Now the check engine light stays on and the car shifts hard to the next gear. The car was part of a recall but smedleys in vandalia ohio claims the car isn't part of the recall for the PCM recall.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 31,691 miles · PA

Consumer writes to request reimbursement for the PCM replacement *tgw the consumer stated the PCM was replaced twice and the problem still exists. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle exhibited a harsh transmission shift as well as engine stalling.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 92,000 miles · GA

I own a 2006 pontiac vibe I purchased from a dealer in 2009. I started having issues with it shifting harshly,rolling backward on hills at a stop as a manual would within approximately 2 months after I purchased it. I had it looked at a local dealer but they could not find the problem so I just have been driving it as it is. Now yesterday I was driving up a hill and the car completely stalled so I quickly put it in park, turned it off and back on put it in gear and it took off. I was fortunate there was no traffic in those few minutes. I did receive an advisory letter last fall so I called gm on the issue and they proceeded to tell me that everyone that owns a vibe got those letters and my car was not one under recall but since I was having issues I was to take it into a dealer to be fixed at my own expense and fill out a reimbursement form. Id like to know how is it that my car just happened to have the same issues that was listed in the recall advisory but isn't included in the recall? And how is it that they keep telling us they do not have the parts available. I even spoke to one dealer that told me he was informed by gm when he spoke to them recently that if someone's car has serious issues such as stall out and wont start that we are to drop it and leave it until the part is available. I just want to drive my car safely especially since I am still making payments,but it seems that I am getting a runaround from gm because there are too many cars involved and they want us to pay for the problem ourselves.

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Engine · 46,000 miles · KY

My 2006 pontiac vibe began shifting harshly and the check engine light came on. This occurred beginning before thanksgiving. I received a recall notice on the vehicle earlier in november, stating these were 2 of the signs of the defective part. I called the 800 number on the recall notice and the pontiac representative told me the repair work had not begun on the recall, the representative also told me my car was not one being recalled. I asked why I received the recall notice and she told me all vibe owners got the notice and I would receive another notice when the parts were available. I called a local pontiac dealership and was informed this condition was not unsafe or detrimental to the vehicle. My vehicle has not stalled, nor has the engine died. I have not driven the car of the past week - I own an extra car. I just got off the phone with the pontiac 800 number again and after getting the same "be patient" response, I asked to speak with a supervisor - this time I was informed my car was still under powertrain warranty and should take it to the closest pontiac dealership. My complaint is, 1) why did the first pontiac rep. Give me the stall and delay answer before thanksgiving and I received the same answer today 12-4-10 until I spoke with a supervisor? 2) why aren't the parts available for an immediate fix if the company knows it's a defective part? I also own a 2008 pontiac vibe with the same recall notice that I have not experienced any problems to date. I would have taken the car in for repair before thanksgiving if I were given the correct information.

Filed Oct 2, 2010 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · IN

My 2006 pontiac vibe will stall when the accelerator is released to brake for a red light. It will also intermittently idle rough and stall, and sometimes not run smoothly. I have replaced the plugs twice, the last time replaced with best possible plugs. Incidence date is almost daily.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Engine · 125,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that since the date of purchase, the check engine light illuminated periodically and when the vehicle was traveling 15 MPH, it would suddenly stall. Also the engine shut off when the contact turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The dealer reset the check engine light but no remedy was able to be offered. The contact referenced recall 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling) but was told by the manufacturer that it only affected vehicles with two wheel drive. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the steering wheel became extremely stiff accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle then stalled and the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair center where the contact was informed that the failure was within the PCM. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 142,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Engine · 22,900 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and it immediately stalled. The battery was jump charged and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic replaced the battery yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. The contact was advised that the power train control module would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacture who advised that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and current mileage was 22,900.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Engine · 78,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact was driving 15 MPH and attempting a left turn when the vehicle stalled without warning. Another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. A passenger sustained a pulled muscle. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated the vehicle had stalled once before the crash ,but was not taken for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · FL

I have an 2006 pontiac vibe a corolla/ matrix twin. It intermittently stalls and shifts sporadically or unexpectedly. It usually stalls only when its been warmed up. I have been told it might be the ECM in the car help! This is one of many sporadic episodes since I bought the car in 2006. The crazy shifting of power in the gears ratio is very inconsistent.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gm pontiac vibe. On may 22, 2010, while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the engine control module. The contact called the manufacturer and informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure and current mileage were approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.