2009 Pontiac Vibe: check engine light

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Transmission · 248,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission was shifting rough before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle continued driving but at a reduced power. The vehicle stability control(VSC), traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and DTC: P0607 (Powertrain Control Module) was retrieved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to report the failure with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 117,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the vehicle speed control (VSC), ABS, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the independent mechanic replaced the heat shield. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Engine · 101,200 miles · PA

Due to a manufacturing defect with the engine, the vehicle burns over a quart of oil every 1000 miles. This means it requires a waiver to pass inspection. The 2009 toyota matrix, which shares the same engine, had a recall issued. The vehicle was in motion on a highway. The check engine light and ABS warning illuminated, distracting the driver. There was no collision, but a near miss.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Acceleration · 167,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to move. The check engine and vsc off warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to general motors (300 acme dr, monroe, nc, 704‑283‑8175). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v018000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,000 miles · PA

Awd - vsc off stability indicator - traction control system tcs warning lights and check engine lights go on indicate system failure in the rain. There are numerous other people experiencing the same see [xxx] [xxx] this is in addition to the takata fix still not ready for takata air bag recall parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 92,690 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving various speeds, the check engine, vehicle stability control, all wheel drive, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jones buick gmc truck located at 1335 manheim pike, lancaster, pa 17601; (717) 394-0711) where it was diagnosed that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology of the indoor and vehicular environment needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 888‑327‑4236 and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. Case number: 8-3025152974 was provided. The failure mileage was 92,690.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 55,000 miles · IL

The check engine, stabilitrack, and vsc lights all came on at the same time. I have noticed several other postings on the internet about this problem. I have 55,000 miles on the vehicle.

Filed Jun 26, 2010 · Driver assistance, Engine · 42,013 miles · MD

The check engine and traction system control warning lights were coming on and off intermittently. The first repair was replacement of the PCM (computer that controls everything) due to a short. Within 2 days the warning lights again came on intermittently. After a few days of searching for the problem the dealer performing the repairs obtained info on similar reported claims from the gm company. It was found out that there is an oxygen sensor that goes bad and does not set off a warning as it should, and this again caused the PCM to again short out and need to be replaced. The dealer has been very good about finding the problems and doing the repairs; but now I am afraid to drive a car I just bought 2 months ago, for fear that the computer will again burn out and I will lose control of the vehicle!