2003 Pontiac Vibe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 1% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,460 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Began noticing strong gas smell in garage, took car to shop to check what was thought to be a gas line leaking and was told that the tank was full of rust and rotting. I had them replace the tank with a used tank and took the rotting tank home with the thought of placing a complaint with GM. The repair shop said the rotting was highly unusual on a tank that was only 5 years old. Gm refused to look at the tank and offered oil changes, saying this could happen because of the winter conditions that we drive in. My 2 year older aztek sits next to it in the garage and tank looks much better.”
NHTSA complaint #10218990, filed 2008-02, 49,820 miles“Smell of gasoline in passenger compartment. Took vehicle to a mechamic, he said, fuel rail was leaking. Do not know operating fuel pressure, fine spray could cause engine fire, possible after this many miles, metal fatige,this could happen to all VIBE's mechanic has not given full evaluation of trouble. Which parts needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10181464, filed 2007-02, 39,100 miles“Vehicle cannot be refueled in a normal and safe manner. Pump nozzle cannot be inserted into filler neck while refueling. Doing so, results in an immediate back up of fuel in the filler next and spillage on ground and on individual. Pontiac says it is a known problem with no resolution. This makes car nearly unusable and presents both a health and severe safety hazard. Dealer reports no fix known at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #767384, filed 2002-09“Consumer has problem with the fuel line. Dealer notified. There was an engineering design problem on the Pontiac VIBE and the toyota matrix. The fuel fill tube hose was connected to an opening inlet at the bottom side of the fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10031585, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
77 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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