NHTSA — Power Train Problems

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Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,500 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2010 Pontiac Vibe drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 142018

Vibe

  • 95,000 miles

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Unpredictable behavior, including erratic shifting, an engine that won't start, illumination of the check-engine light, or stalling while in motion while city driving usually occurring between 7-12 miles of travel. Same issue the 2004-2008 recall was issued for.

- Sun Valley, NV, USA

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problem #1

Apr 252010

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 14,000 miles
Engine speed accelerated when coming to a stop. Had to jam on break and throw transmission into park. This occurred multiple times in future months. Car is only driven may thru Jan. Car went to dealer 4 times for this problem including Toyota recalls. Last occurrence 11/9/11. Problem never solved. (multiple times means 7+).

- Buffalo, NY, USA

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