2005 Pontiac Vibe Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 11%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,255miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 11% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,255 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pcm for 2005 Pontiac VIBE failed. Symptoms of failure were 'check engine' light illuminated, transmission made hard and erratic shifts. Symptoms are similar to those described in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v387000. When GM help center was contacted, I was told my vehicle was not covered under recall. I requested that my vehicle be covered under the existing recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10357909, filed 2010-09, 94,490 miles“I was driving on the highway going approximately 65 MPH and the car just started to slow down in the middle of the freeway. I pulled over safely and waited for tow service because the car would not start. Over the next few days I repeatedly tried to start the car and it would not start. The consumer stated the recall that was performed on the vehicle failed, as the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle started to idle harshly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556465, filed 2013-12, 173,470 miles“While driving on the freeway during moderate traffic my 2005 Pontiac VIBE completely stalled and would not restart. After barely making it to the side of the road I called a tow truck to tow me to the dealership. I had went online while waiting for the tow and found that there was a recall for the engine control module that caused the same symptoms as I had. The dealership confirmed the VIN and ordered the recall item. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436230, filed 2011-11, 91,255 miles“My 2005 Pontiac VIBE stalled as I was driving on a residential street. I had to have the emission control module replaced and had to pay $571.71 for the repairs. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated prior to the engine stalling. Several components were replaced, but the engine light would come back on. The consumer received a recall notice regarding a with the PCM. However, the part was not available. Updated 01/28/11”
NHTSA complaint #10345621, filed 2010-07, 80,500 miles“Every so often, I will go to start my car and it will not turn over unless I gun the gas! Took it to a dealership and they said they replaced come sort of chip and said there was a recall. It happened again this year so I took it to another dealership. They said the first dealership lied to me. There were no recalls and the part they replaced was not what would cause my problem. Car just doesn't want to start sometimes! Well maintained. At 86,000 miles. I also have problems with the car idling very hard! Shakes the windows so they rattle when I stop throughout any given trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248674, filed 2008-11, 67,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V387000Aug 26, 2010Gm 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)…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008
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- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
174 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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