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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Pontiac Vibe page on 29 August 2017, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Pontiac Vibe was an SUV automobile that was sold by Pontiac from 2002 to 2010. It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix. Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla.
From 2002 to 2004, a rebadged right-hand drive variant of the Vibe was exported as the Toyota Voltz to the Japanese domestic market. The Voltz was not popular in Japan and discontinued after two model years.
Production of the Vibe ended in 2010 with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand and the closing of NUMMI under the General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization. Its twin, the Toyota Matrix, was in production for another three years for the American market and four years for the Canadian market, as the Matrix was manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario, and was unaffected by NUMMI closing down operation.
First generation (2002–2008)
The 2003-2006 Vibe was available in an economical base trim, an all-wheel drive mid-trim, or a sporty GT with more power.
Powertrains available for this car are a Toyota-built 1.8 L straight-4 16-valve engine producing 126 hp (94 kW) on the base model (manual or automatic transmission), 118 hp on the all-wheel drive model (automatic only), or a version with VVTL-i producing 164 hp (122 kW) for the GT (manual 6-speed only). The Vibe was at one time the most fuel efficient vehicle sold by GM in North America, but ceased to be the case with the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency testing procedures in 2008.
Although the Vibe and Matrix are similar designs, the two brands actually use several different components, which are brand-specific, for their heating and air conditioning systems. These components include the air conditioning compressor and related hoses, the heater hoses, the heater core, and the serpentine belt.
There have been some minor changes between model years. The Vibe was first produced in 2002 and went on sale as a 2003 model. Power ratings for the first three model years were slightly higher, with the GT up to 180 hp (134 kW), the base model rated at 130 hp (97 kW), and the all-wheel drive model rated at 123 hp (92 kW). Engine power claims were decreased for 2006 as a result of Toyota's re-testing of its engines for the new Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ratings standard. The 2007 model year no longer offered a GT or all-wheel-drive option due to poor sales and new federal emissions standards.
The front fascia was freshened in the 2005 model year. In an attempt to 'converge' the Pontiac look, the front grille was restyled to resemble the look of the Pontiac Solstice, also adopted by other vehicles in the Pontiac line. The 2003-2004 Vibes had a front grille more closely resembling the discontinued Pontiac Aztek.
Toyota Voltz
The Vibe was made the right-hand drive and exported to the Japanese market as the Toyota Voltz from 2002 to 2004.
Second generation (2009–2010)
The Vibe was redesigned, along with the Matrix, for the 2009 model year, and debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. "The new Vibe's design is sporty yet completely functional," according to Ron Aselton, chief designer. "Clean lines, minimal overhangs and wheels pushed to the corners give the vehicle a muscular stance." The GT trim and AWD options return, and two new inline-four engines (Toyota's 2.4 litre 2AZ-FE as also used on the Camry for the AWD and GT trims as well as optional on the base trim, and a new 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE standard on the base trim) are offered. This was also Pontiac's last new model and remained as the brand's only remaining car for the 2010 model year.
Second Generation FWD Vibes also offer computerized traction-control and anti-lock brakes. Rear disc brakes are standard on all models. Luggage racks are no longer standard order. Power outputs of the two engines are 132 hp (98 kW) and 158 hp (118 kW) respectively.
The Vibe offers 91.4 cubic feet (2.59 m3) of passenger volume (all seats up) and 20.1 cubic feet (0.57 m3) of cargo volume, for a total of 111.5 cubic feet (3.16 m3) with rear seats that fold completely flat. The cargo area is 30 inches (760 mm) high and 40 inches (1,000 mm) wide, which is large enough to accommodate a standard-sized, American washing machine or clothes dryer with enough extra room for an appliance dolly.
First deliveries to dealerships were posted on GM's Website in April 2008, with comments that initial sales were brisk. The first units were delivered to buyers in early March.
Discontinuation
On April 27, 2009, GM announced the discontinuation of Vibe production, as well as all other Pontiac models, by the end of 2010. It was later announced that Vibe production would end in August 2009, and the last Vibe left the assembly line on August 17, 2009, according to a source at genvibe.com. This left Toyota with a major problem as they had to scramble to relocate some of the tooling that was jointly used to produce the Matrix in another factory.
GM has yet to produce another compact hatchback in North America to succeed the Pontiac Vibe, choosing initially to bracket it with the Chevrolet Sonic hatchback and Buick Encore small crossover. In Canada, GM followed the Vibe with the larger Chevrolet Orlando compact MPV, which replaced the Chevrolet HHR. Chevrolet is expected to introduce a hatchback version of the Chevrolet Cruze to North America in 2016.
Recalls
In January 2010, Autoblog.com reported that the 2009 and 2010 model year Pontiac Vibes are also included in the 2009–2010 Toyota vehicle recalls related to unintended acceleration due to shared components with the Toyota Matrix. Another recall for the Vibe was issued in the Fall of 2009 due to floormat interference with the accelerator pedals. This is also part of the Toyota recall.
On August 26, 2010, another recall was issued for 2005 to 2008 model year Vibes, equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive. The recall notices states that an improperly manufactured Engine Control Module (ECM) can develop a crack in its circuitry, potentially causing the "Check Engine" light to illuminate, harsh shifting, and stalling and/or failure of the engine to start.
In Mid October 2014 the Vibe along with the Saab 9-2x was recalled due to the faulty Takata airbags supplied from the large airbag supplier company. It is undetermined how many Vibes have been recalled.
Reference Desk
The Crittenden Automotive Library's "Reference Desk" is a collection of materials that cannot be shared due to copyright restrictions. Information from these resources, however, can be shared. Go to the Reference Desk page for more information.
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2003  Book | 2003 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual; General Motors Corporation |
| 2012 Book | Toyota Matrix & Pontiac Vibe: 2003 thru 2011 Haynes Repair Manual by Jay Storer & John H. Haynes; Haynes Publishing Group |
| 19 August 2011 2005 Pontiac Vibe Duration: 2:18 This one owner 2005 Pontiac Vibe with 69,000 low miles on it is certified by CARFAX to have a clean vehicle history report. This low mileage wagon comes equipped with a remote keyless entry, power windows, power door locks, ABS and a Pontiac factory sunroof. Prior to leaving our dealership this vehicle is serviced and it comes with a warranty. By Salit Auto Sales This video is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License Download 2005 Pontiac Vibe in Flash Video format - 11.6MB | |
| 12 March 2012 2004 Pontiac vibe accelerating 0-60 (eventually) Duration: 0:24 This video is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License Download 2004 Pontiac vibe accelerating 0-60 (eventually) in Flash Video format - 2.1MB | |
| 27 February 2012 Ian's Pontiac Vibe Flexxin Duration: 0:59 (2) Sundown Sa15s on an AQ2200 @ 2 ohms Note from Bill: Lower your computer's volume before playing this video!!! This video is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License Download Ian's Pontiac Vibe Flexxin in Flash Video format - 5.8MB |
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Photographer: Wesha View photo of Pontiac Vibe - 5.4MB |
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Photographer: Bill Crittenden Date: 2012 View photo of 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe Side Emblem - 3.6MB |
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Subject: 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada 
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Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada
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Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
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Source: IFCAR Location: Belmont, Massachusetts 
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Source: IFCAR Location: College Park, Maryland
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Subject: 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe GT
Source: IFCAR Location: United States
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Subject: 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe GT
Source: IFCAR Location: United States
View photo of 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe GT - 312KB |
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Subject: Modified 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Event: Gibeau Orange Julep View photo of Modified 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe - 1.0MB |
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Subject: Honeywell 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Subject: 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada
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Subject: 2005-2006 Pontiac Vibe
Source: IFCAR Location/Event: United States
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Subject: 2006 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer/Source: Derek Jensen Date: 2 April 2006 View photo of 2006 Pontiac Vibe - 168KB |
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Subject: 2005-2007 Pontiac Vibe
Source: IFCAR Location: United States
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Subject: 2007 Pontiac Vibe
Source: NHTSA View photo of 2007 Pontiac Vibe - 286KB |
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Subject: 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe Taxi
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location/Event: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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Subject: Educazoo 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Laval, Quebec, Canada
Event: Centropolis Laval View photo of 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe - Educazoo - 764KB |
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Photographer/Source: Bull-Doser Event: 2010 Ste. Anne De Bellevue Veteran's Hospital Auto Show View photo of 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe - 361KB |
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Source: Infrogmation License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic Caption: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina: Houses and car in formerly flooded residential area along Napoleon Avenue, with lines of long standing floodwaters visible. View photo of Hurricane Katrina - Pontiac Vibe - 1.2MB |
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Subject: Installing 3rd Brake Light Overlay on Pontiac Vibe
Source: Blanco Diablo for GenVibe.com View photo of Pontiac Vibe - Installing 3rd Brake Light Overlay - 475KB |
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Subject: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Photographer: Bull-Doser Event: Montreal Auto Show View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe - 286KB |
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Source: IFCAR Event: 2009 Washington DC Auto Show View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe - 159KB |
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Source: IFCAR Event: 2008 New York Auto Show View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe - 286KB |
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Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe - 458KB |
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Source: IFCAR Location: College Park, Maryland
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Subject: 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD
Source: IFCAR Location: College Park, Maryland View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD - 1.4MB |
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Source: IFCAR Location: College Park, Maryland View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe - 1.7MB |
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Photographer: Bull-Doser Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Subject: 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD
Source: IFCAR Location: College Park, Maryland View photo of 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD - 263KB |
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Subject: 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Source: IFCAR Event: Washington, D.C.
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Source: IFCAR Event: Washington, D.C.
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| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 12 December 2002 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201U: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2003 Pontiac Vibe 4-Door SUV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 5.6MB - 168 pages |
| 29 August 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems" 2003 Pontiac Vibe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 774KB - 73 pages |
| December 2006 | Not-in-Traffic Surveillance Calspan Remote Power Window Fatality Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Vibe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,414KB - 19 pages |
| 2010 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 33KB - 4 pages |
| 25 August 2010 | Upcoming Safety Recall 10282 Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure GM Service and Parts Operations NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 30KB - 2 pages |
| 26 August 2010 | 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla/Matrix Part 573, Defect Information Report From: Chris Santucci, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. To: Daniel C. Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 271KB - 4 pages |
| 26 August 2010 | NHTSA Recall 10V387000 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe Engine and Engine Cooling National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 31 August 2010 | Engine Stalling From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Carmen Benavides, General Motors Corporation NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 32KB - 4 pages |
| September 2010 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 28KB - 1 pages |
| 27 September 2010 | 10282 - Safety Recall – Special Advisory Letter Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure From: GM Customer Care and Aftersales To: All GM Dealers (Except Saturn and HUMMER) NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 102KB - 2 pages |
| 27 September 2010 | 10282 - Safety Recall – Special Advisory Letter Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure From: Joy M. Hotchkiss, GM Customer Care and Aftersales To: All GM Dealers (Except Saturn and HUMMER) NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 47KB - 3 pages |
| 3 December 2010 | 10282 – Safety Recall Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure Parts Availability Update From: GM Customer Care and Aftersales To: All GM Dealers NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 104KB - 2 pages |
| 25 January 2011 | 10V-387 - 10282 - Safety Recall - Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure From: Joy M. Hotchkiss, General Motors To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 15KB - 1 page |
| February 2011 | Harsh Transmission Shift, Engine Stall, Engine May Not Start, MIL or Service Engine Soon Lamp General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - KB - 7 pages |
| February 2011 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 81KB - 2 pages |
| February 2011 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 81KB - 2 pages |
| 1 February 2011 | 10282 – Safety Recall Engine Stall Due to PCM Failure Release of 2005 Model Year Vehicles From: GM Customer Care and Aftersales To: All GM Dealers NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 18KB - 1 page |
| March 2011 | Harsh Transmission Shift, Engine Stall, Engine May Not Start, MIL or Service Engine Soon Lamp General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 121KB - 7 pages |
| 22 March 2011 | 10282B - Safety Recall Harsh Transmission Shift, Engine Stall, Engine May Not Start, MIL or SES Lamp Revised Service Procedure From: GM Customer Care and Aftersales To: All GM Dealers NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 95KB - 1 page |
| April 2011 | Harsh Transmission Shift, Engine Stall, Engine May Not Start, MIL or Service Engine Soon Lamp General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 121KB - 7 pages |
| April 2011 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 81KB - 2 pages |
| 26 April 2011 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 133KB - 4 pages |
| June 2011 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 81KB - 2 pages |
| 27 July 2011 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 165KB - 4 pages |
| 25 October 2011 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 75KB - 4 pages |
| 25 January 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 59KB - 4 pages |
| 24 April 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 67KB - 4 pages |
| 24 July 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 87KB - 4 pages |
| 24 October 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 147KB - 4 pages |
| January 2013 | Harsh Transmission Shift, Engine Stall, Engine May Not Start, MIL or Service Engine Soon Lamp General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 245KB - 8 pages |
| January 2013 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 10V387000 | PDF - 155KB - 2 pages |
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| Engine Type | I4 | I4 |
| Engine VIN Code | 8 | L |
| Engine Displacement | 1.8L | 1.8L |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 3.9 quarts | 4.8 quarts |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.043"/1.1mm | 0.043"/1.1mm |
| Manufacturer Recommended Shift Speed, 1-2 | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Manufacturer Recommended Shift Speed, 2-3 | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Manufacturer Recommended Shift Speed, 3-4 | 40 mph | 40 mph |
| Manufacturer Recommended Shift Speed, 4-5 | 45 mph | 45 mph |
| Manufacturer Recommended Shift Speed, 5-6 | 50 mph | |
| Manual Transaxle Fluid Capacity | 2.0 quarts | 2.4 quarts |
| Automatic Transaxle Fluid | AC Delco T-IV | AC Delco T-IV |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capacity | 0.8 quarts | |
| Rear Differential Fluid Capacity | 0.5 quarts | |
| Power Steering Fluid | DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid | DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Brake Fluid | DOT-3 | DOT-3 |
| Air Conditioning Refrigerant | R134a | R134a |
| Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity | 1.4 lbs. | 1.4 lbs. |
| Lug Nut Torque | 76 lb-ft | 76 lb-ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gallons with AWD/13 gallons without AWD | 13 gallons |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
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| Die Cast - Matchbox 97669-0718 | Pontiac Vibe | Hero City Collection, small scale, silver |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 29 December 2001 | PONTIAC VIBE FX AND GTR SHOW RANGE OF ACCESSORIES | ASC Incorporated |
| 8 January 2010 | Dream Cars: Rambler Interstate | Bill Crittenden |
| 12 May 2011 | Dream Cars: 1968 Pontiac Vibe | Bill Crittenden |
| 3 October 2011 | Car and Rig accident beteen Mansfield and Covington Pa  | Lonny Frost |
| 26 March 2012 | Car Memories: 2003 Pontiac Vibe | Bill Crittenden |
