Why is my Pontiac Vibe overheating?
While there are a variety of reasons your Pontiac Vibe is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
What does it mean when your car overheats?
Engines can overheat for many reasons. In general, it’s because something’s wrong within the cooling system and heat isn’t able to escape the engine compartment. The source of the issue could include a cooling system leak, faulty radiator fan, broken water pump, or clogged coolant hose.
Can low coolant Cause overheating?
Typically overheating happens when coolant is running low and topping off your coolant might solve the problem. If you don’t have coolant, you can also use a little water for a temporary fix. If overheating continues, turn your heat on high to draw away from your engine.
Are there any recalls on the 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
TL-contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe —-Toyota 2az engine put in Toyota— had engine replaced — consuming to much oil — oil consumption design defect in engine —bought vehicle used from GM — contact called GM and GM stated they won’t replace engine a second time….0 recalls associated with this VIN….
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Vibe have?
It’s not us. This car has the 2.4L Toyota 2az-fe engine, which has a known defect in the piston rings, leading to excessive oil consumption. Those of us with Pontiac Vibes apparently have no recourse through either Toyota or GM. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Is the Pontiac Vibe GT the same as the Toyota Matrix?
The 2009 pointiac Vibe GT shares the same engine as the 2009 Toyota matrix. The engines were manufactured in the same plant. Toyota has issued a warranty enhancement program ZE7, to fix the premature wear of the defective piston rings.
TL-contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe —-Toyota 2az engine put in Toyota— had engine replaced — consuming to much oil — oil consumption design defect in engine —bought vehicle used from GM — contact called GM and GM stated they won’t replace engine a second time….0 recalls associated with this VIN….
It’s not us. This car has the 2.4L Toyota 2az-fe engine, which has a known defect in the piston rings, leading to excessive oil consumption. Those of us with Pontiac Vibes apparently have no recourse through either Toyota or GM. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
The 2009 pointiac Vibe GT shares the same engine as the 2009 Toyota matrix. The engines were manufactured in the same plant. Toyota has issued a warranty enhancement program ZE7, to fix the premature wear of the defective piston rings.