NHTSA — Engine 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.

3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,875 miles

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2010 Pontiac Vibe engine problems

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2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 162018

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Burning excessive oil. Same engine as the Toyota 2az-fe. GM will not honor extended warrenty

- Vassalboro, ME, USA

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problem #3

Feb 142018

Vibe

  • 95,000 miles
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 #2

Nov 162014

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 36,500 miles
Engine oil consumption, since the last oil changed ( 5,000 miles ) the oil level was almost empty, the oil used since new is synthetic and the recommended grade by manufacturer. Car only has 36, 000 miles and oil has been change every 5000 miles as recommended.

- Miami Gardens , FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 052014

Vibe

  • miles
Oil consumption issue, oil was at empty level after only 2500 miles from last oil change. Used recommended synthetic oil, car has been serviced on a regular basis.

- Washington, DC, USA

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