2010 Pontiac Vibe Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,899miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,899 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.
“The clutch in my 2010 Pontiac VIBE gt failed while driving at 45 MPH. The car would rev but with virtually no acceleration ability. Luckily I was on a rural road and able to pull over. My vehicle has 36k miles on it. I have 31 years of manual transmission driving experience and I have never had to replace a clutch...especially with this little amount of mileage. Online, there are at least 5 pages of complaints from different GM customers dating from as far back as 2004 giving their own accounts of the same low mileage clutch failures on their Pontiac VIBE gts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415557, filed 2011-07, 36,899 miles“Unpredictable behavior, including erratic shifting, an engine that won't start, illumination of the check-engine light, or stalling while in motion while city driving usually occurring between 7-12 miles of travel. Same issue the 2004-2008 recall was issued for.”
NHTSA complaint #11073328, filed 2018-02, 95,000 miles“Engine speed accelerated when coming to a stop. Had to jam on break and throw transmission into park. This occurred multiple times in future months . Car is only driven may thru jan. Car went to dealer 4 times for this problem including toyota recalls. Last occurrence 11/9/11. Problem never solved. (multiple times means 7+).”
NHTSA complaint #10435650, filed 2011-11, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10239103Jun 29, 2023This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
- 10237846Jun 7, 2023This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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