2006 Pontiac Vibe engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Pontiac Vibe — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac vibe. The contact stated that she had experienced several electrical failures with the computer system intermittently stopping operation without warning. The contact also stated that the check engine and tire pressure warning lights would illuminate on the…”
filed Jan 27, 2021
“My vehicle was parked, I cranked my engine up, and it ran for a few minutes and then shut off. I am unable to crank my vehicle up at all now. Light pink fluid is leaking out of the throttle body.”
filed Nov 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V387000 · Aug 26, 2010
Engine problems in other Vibe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vibe | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Vibe | 29 | 6% |
| 2008 Vibe | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Vibe | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Vibe | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 Vibe | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Vibe | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.