2007 Pontiac Vibe Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Pontiac Vibe, 11% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Vehicle would not start after repeated attempts. Had vehicle towed to available repair shop after final diagnosis problem was found to be failed ECM module replaced by repair shop. Ecm recalculated to electronic computer by gmac shop. No further problem to date as this happened in a shopping strip mall I was fortunate as I am handicaps and have difficulty walking.”
NHTSA complaint #10391728, filed 2011-03, 12,597 miles“When approaching a pedestrian crosswalk in a busy downtown area,at approx. 20mph, applied brakes when pedestrian was in crosswalk.(law requires me to stop,when someone is in the crosswalk). The engine seemed to race when I suddenly brake, car barely slowed and I could not stop immediately, and had to continue through crosswalk. Thankfully pedestrian was unhurt, only angry.”
NHTSA complaint #10436511, filed 2011-11, 55,310 miles“My 2007 Pontiac VIBE is under recall notice GM# 10282. They have twice upon phone/email refused to have this checked. Local dealer says vehicle has no recall on it yet I have checked this website and my 2007 VIBE is under this notice. I also have a letter from GM 9-2010 stating my vehicle is under recall I have not received any followup from them in regards to this. The vehicle does run rough now and then in the cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10392955, filed 2011-03, 44,900 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V387000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11511209, filed 2023-03, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac VIBE. The contact stated that he received a recall notice in regards to NHTSA campaign id number 10v387000 (engine and engine cooling). After taking the vehicle in for the repairs, the technician informed him that the parts were not available for the repairs. The manufacturer was then contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10404283, filed 2011-06, 77,000 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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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac Vibe
115 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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