The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the transmission began to slip out of gear. Any pontiac vibe transmission from 2003 2008 of the same type will work. When pontiac introduced the manual transmisson for its 1948 model, 80% of the 1948 pontiacs sold had the gm hydramatic automatic transmission. If the transmission fluid level on your vibe is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. The pontiac vibe represents a youthful, playful economy car with attractive styling, terrific fuel mileage. Im so glad they mentioned manual transmission bearing failure for 2003 models in this video. Catastrophic transmission failure on 2003 pontiac vibe 5 speed manual transmission resulted in difficult vehicle control while pulling to the side of i95. Pontiac has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. If you can overlook some minor irritations, the vibe should prove to be competent and slightly edgy companion.
Vibe of the month votm and member of the month motm central discussion area. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 pontiac vibe wagon 4d gt 6 spd. See more 2008 pontiac vibe questions get your car fixed. Is the toyota matrix transmission interchangeable with the. Pontiac vibe 2003 oil, coolant, transmission fluids. My sons 04 is making very bad signs of the dreaded transmission bearing failure. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Our 2003 pontiac vibe transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. I have a 2003 pontiac vibe fwd 5 speed manual transmission. Get detailed information on the 2003 pontiac vibe including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. One popular item back in the 1960s was a floor shift conversion kit because the column shift linkages were so bad. View and download pontiac vibe 2003 owners manual online. Pontiac vibe transmission problems and repair descriptions. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2003 pontiac vibe 4 cyl, 1.
Pontiac vibe transmission troubles page 2 car forums at. This is a video showing you how to change your transmission fluid on a vibe gt matrix xrs corolla xrs. If pontiac can get the word out about this car, it should be a moderate hit for gm and an aboveaverage value for the consumer. We carry a wideranging catalog of used pontiac transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. The worst complaints are bearing noise, transmission failure. Ive replaced a single bearing in a transmission twice before a 86 mazda pickup and a 94 civic hatch, so the work is well within my ability.
Pontiac vibe automatic transmission with 4speed aisin a246e transmission 2003, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Models besides the 2004 are also affected, but i dont know which ones. Similar to to the 2003 2008 pontiac vibes and toyota matrix. At 6575 mph on the highway i get in the low 30s, but i have only taken a handful of 23 hours trips, nothing longer. Dealer diagnosed it as having a transrnission problem. The fwd 5speed manual transmission gets a major 3030 mpg cityhwy. The used 2003 pontiac vibe is offered in the following submodels. See realworld pontiac vibe transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other pontiac vibe owners.
Pontiac said the base manual transmission 2wd vibe needed about 9. You need a 24mm shallow socket and a 10mm allen and thats it. Search used pontiac vibe with automatic transmission for sale nationwide. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2003 mini cooper and 2003 pontiac vibe and 2003 toyota celica and 2003 volkswagen new beetle. A local transmission specialist says that even if you replace the bearings they are liable to go bad again. Test 2wd models with the hp engine and automatic transmission have averaged 26.
P0741 will not affect the way that your pontiac vibe s engine performs at all. I have a 6spd manual 2003 vibe gt with 110k miles on it. Complete manual transmissions for toyota matrix for sale. Used pontiac vibe with automatic transmission for sale cargurus. For pontiac vibe 0310 manual transmission output shaft seal gm original fits. Also, is the coolant capacity correct in the manual. Hi vibe 04there is a 24mm drain plug and either a 10mm hex fill plug or its some standard full plug. Access a large inventory of quality used 2003 pontiac vibe transmissions online. I found my info on but not you apparently need a membership. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names. At about 80,000 miles the transmission seized in the middle of the road.
Changing the transmission filter and fluid in a 2005 pontiac vibe. The one in the video is a 2 wheel drive, the all wheel drive version. Changing break fluid in pontiac vibe 2003 is also is a simple task. Correct fluid capacities genvibe community for pontiac. Genvibe community for pontiac vibe enthusiasts index page. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution. I have a little boy with hyperacuity of hearing read more. Keep in mind that yours is an awd and will require the transmission for an awd. I have also had many problems with my 2003 vibe 5spd manual transmission. The 2003 pontiac vibes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 76 miles per hour about 35. I have an 04 pontiac vibe with 68,000 miles on it and the transmission has to be replaced.
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Used 2003 pontiac vibe for sale pre owned 2003 pontiac vibe. P0741 can register whenever this connection is not happening at all or happening properly. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for 2003 pontiac vibe when you shop the largest online selection at. Changing break fluid in pontiac vibe 2003 is also is a. I am getting mixed messages about the capacities for a 2007 base vibe. Sep 23, 2012 i have 2003 pontiac vibe with a manual transmission. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 pontiac vibe wagon 4d. Technologies engine technologies transmission technologies other technologies. The vibe is a goodlooking, useful, fun and valueladen vehicle. Mechanic diagnosed as due to faulty bearing in transmission.
Such vehicles offer a good measure of practicality and good fuel economy, but try to. The 2003 pontiac vibe owners manual 11 seats and restraint systems this section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Many people saved thousands of dollars by doing some technical service procedures for their pontiac vibe 2003 by themselves. I believe this might also apply to toyota corolla and pontiac vibe models. Our 2003 pontiac vibe inventory page has multiple vehicles to choose from.
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