2009 Pontiac Vibe engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 37 complaints for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Without warning oil consumption went from normal to over 1 quart per 1000 miles. This is a known defect whichtoyota notified its customers of, GM choose not to notify. This excessive consumption, not leaking resulted in a seized engine. GM is not accepting any responsibility and I believe they owe me either a full repair, or pre-event market value.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac vibe. While driving between 45-50 MPH, the contact lost contact of the vehicle because the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact quickly shifted into third gear, but it did not slow the vehicle down. The contact then shifted into neutral and the motor revved up to 7,000 rpms. The contact shifted back into drive, but the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact powered off the engine and coasted the vehicle into a driveway.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
- Air bags 352 complaints
- Cruise control 58 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints