The service and repair manual for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe — 2.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Wagon 4-Door · GT Wagon 4-Door · AWD Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 600 complaints · 275 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Vibe manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 642
- General Information 1,821
- Accessories & Equipment 1,755
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 168
- Body & Frame 748
- Brakes 918
- Restraints 533
- Drivelines & Axles 53
- Steering 227
- Electrical 1,939
- Suspension 356
- Engine Mechanical 296
- Transmission 59
- Engine Performance 2,073
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Vibe
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum · 09V392000This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 10V024000A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V340000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 15V689000If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 10V018000The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mec.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 12V491000If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V006000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 600 complaints and Pontiac has issued 275 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Vibe. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Vibe manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Vibe?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the Base Wagon 4-Door, GT Wagon 4-Door, AWD Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 2009 Vibe problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Vibe, covering service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 2009 Vibe wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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