One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Pontiac Vibe isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Vibe’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more
Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all. That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Pontiac Vibe included). There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more
One of the most common problems with the Pontiac Vibe (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding. The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off. But, there are other causes as well. Your Pontiac Vibe is always going … Read more
If your Pontiac Vibe’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Pontiac Vibe is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system. We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more
One of the most common issues with the Pontiac Vibe, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Pontiac Vibe and can … Read more
Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Pontiac Vibe. A bad oil pack can make your Vibe almost un-drivable. Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run. It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more
If your Pontiac Vibe doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Pontiac Vibe … Read more
A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Pontiac Vibe, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more
A bad alternator can leave your Pontiac Vibe without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). How Your Vibe’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more
A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Pontiac Vibe. When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine. Without proper fuel pressure, your car will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more