2009 Pontiac Vibe Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“When coming to a stop, occasionally the vehicle will lunge forward. I have noticed this on many, many occasions since purchasing the car in july 11. When coming to a fast stop (such as when someone pulls out in front of you or someone suddenly stops in front of you -- ABS is not being used as these are not panic stops) the brakes will work as they should until the car is almost stopped and then the car will lunge forward and I suddenly need to apply more force to the brakes to make the car stop. …”

“2009 Pontiac VIBE. When the car is in drive and the car is stopped or nearly stopped, the engine races to 7000 RPM. This causes the vehicle to suddenly move forward into an intersection. To regain control I must shift to n and continue to apply the brakes as hard as possible. This occurs at random intervals. After I turn the engine off and back on it seems to work ok till the next time. I took the car to the dealer three times. The first and second trips to the dealer they said they found no trouble vehicle met specs. No parts replaced. …”

“I drive a 2009 Pontiac VIBE (essentially a toyota matrix) and under the right circumstance the vehicle will upshift right after you put on the brake causing the vehicle to surge ahead for a moment due to the upshift. It only happens at around speed of 25-35 MPH. This is obviously not a pedal issue but a transmission programming and or solenoid valve issue in the transmission. The car has been reprogrammed per the TSB for harsh shifting. I will admit that some of the harshness has gone away but the upshift issue while slowing down still remains. …”

“On tues. Morning, aug. 31, 2010, at 6:51 a.m. (per receipt), I was stopped at the precinct line & hwy 183 starbucks drive-through window. My 2009 Pontiac vive was in drive & my right foot was on the brake as it would be at a stop light. As my transaction proceeded, I heard a terrific, loud racing of an engine that sounded like a race car & then felt my car begin to move forward. I thought it was the car behind me doing something weird or being somehow out of control. I pushed harder on my brake to protect myself, but my vive started to surge forward. …”

“I have a 2009 awd VIBE which will, at times, upshift after braking causing the car to lurch forward for a second due to the upshift and upon taking my foot off the brake and then applying the brake again apparently does the same thing again. It only does this at about 30 to 40 miles an hour and mostly when going down a moderate hill I come upon no my way home from work. I have advised the dealer of my concerns but they seem to be unable to duplicate the problem and have no idea how to address it. The problem is concerning enough to me that I won't let anyone else drive the vehicle. …”