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.
Pontiac Vibe check engine light comes on
76 of the 1,867 owner complaints about the Pontiac Vibe describe check engine light, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 76
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,275
- typical mileage
- 93,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 21Harsh shifting 7Transmission failure 5Jerking 4Won't start 3ABS 3Sudden acceleration 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P2716 4P0741 2P0607 2P2420 1P0630 1P0441 1P0440 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V387000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I had my valve cover gasket replaced fuel injectors serviced and transmission serviced on 12/26/2022. When I picked my car up on 12/29/2022, I was checking my brake lights when the car started Idling up and down on it's own and the check engine light came on. I called the dealer and was asked to bring the car in and they would check it out. I returned on Jan. 2nd 2023 to address the concerns with my car. I arrived at approximately 0730 am. I WAS IN FORMED THAT MY ECM/PCM WERE FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I was my understanding that the 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibes were under recall for this issue. Would like confirmation on this subject. Concerned Owner.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that she had experienced several electrical failures with the computer system intermittently stopping operation without warning. The contact also stated that the check engine and tire pressure warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic on several occasions however, despite each repairs, the warning lights would return. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 pontiac vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe (lv6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
- Risk
- There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2011. Owners may contact gm at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 10V387000 · Recall details
Questions about the Pontiac Vibe check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Pontiac Vibe?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, harsh or hard shifting and complete transmission failure, and the codes they mention most are P2716, P0741 and P0607.
Which Pontiac Vibe years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (28 complaints), 2006 (18 complaints) and 2007 (13 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Pontiac Vibe?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,275 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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