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.
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it?
An engine rattling noise, or a clicking sound in an engine, can spring up from a number of sources. Whether it’s engine knocking when accelerating or some kind of spark knock or just a general engine noise, some are more serious than others, but there’s one thing that’s true of them all: it’s never good to leave it alone.
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).
Why was the Pontiac Vibe discontinued in 2006?
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 GT and all-wheel-drive trims were discontinued for the 2007 model year due to poor sales and new federal emissions standards. The front fascia was freshened in the 2005 model year.
Is the Pontiac Voltz the same as the Pontiac Vibe?
With the exception of badging, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles. Along with the customary fitment of right-hand drive, the Voltz differed from the Vibe by sharing its interior design with the Matrix.
When did the Toyota Auris replace the Pontiac Vibe?
With just over 10,000 units sold, Toyota ended sales of the Voltz with the Toyota Auris as its closest functional successor. The Vibe was redesigned, along with the Matrix, for the 2009 model year, and debuted at the December 2007 LA Auto Show.