2008 Pontiac Vibe AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Manual Transmission - MK5) Section 2 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Different car Section 1 (Cautions And Notices) Section 2 (Floor Coverings And HEADLININGS) Section 3 (Warnings And Cautions) Section 4 (Seat Hardware, Trim, And Upholstery) Section 5 (Instrument Panel And Console Trim) Section 6 (Interior Trim And Paneling) Section 7 (Tires And Wheels) Section 8 (Lighting) Section 9 (Exterior Trim) Section 10 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures) Section 11 (Luggage Rack And Roof Trim) Section 12 (Wipers And Washers) Section 13 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints) Section 14 (Steering Wheel And Column) Section 15 (Displays And Gages) Section 16 (Cellular, Entertainment, And Navigation) Section 17 (HVAC - Automatic) Section 18 (Transfer Case - BW 4484) Section 19 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 20 (Vehicle Access) Section 21 (Seat Belts) Section 22 (Fixed And MOVEABLE Windows) Section 23 (Bumpers And Fascias) Section 24 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 25 (Frame And Underbody) Section 26 (General Information) Section 27 (Mirrors) Section 28 (Front Drive Axle) Section 29 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 30 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information) Section 31 (Wiring Systems And Power Management) Section 32 (Programming And Setup) Section 33 (Seat Heating And Cooling) Section 34 (Horns) Section 35 (Data Communications) Section 36 (Theft Deterrent) Section 37 (Remote Functions) Section 38 (Park Brake) Section 39 (Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning) Section 40 (Antilock Brake System With TCS) Section 41 (Hydraulic Brakes) Section 42 (Disc Brakes) Section 43 (Front Suspension) Section 44 (Rear Drive Axle) Section 45 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 46 (Power Steering) Section 47 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 48 (Air Suspension) Section 49 (Power Seats) Section 50 (Immobilizer) Section 51 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - Troubleshooting) Section 52 (Secondary And Configurable Customer Controls) Section 53 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - DTC P0030 To DTC P0140) Section 54 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - DTC P0141 To DTC P0454) Section 55 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - DTC P0218 To DTC P2771) Section 56 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - DTC P0455 To DTC U0107) Section 57 (Cruise Control) Section 58 (Engine Cooling) Section 59 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 60 (Propeller Shaft) Section 61 (Engine Exhaust) Section 62 (Engine Mechanical) Section 63 (Sunroof) Section 64 (Object Detection) Section 65 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Service, Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 66 (Shift Lock Control) Section 67 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 68 (Rear Suspension) Section 69 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.0L - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 70 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 71 (Power Outlets) Section 72 (Steering Linkage) Section 73 (Wheel Alignment) Section 74 (Emission Applications) Section 75 (Exterior Trim) Section 76 (Lighting) Section 77 (Warnings And Cautions) Section 78 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures) Section 79 (Luggage Rack And Roof Trim) Section 80 (Wipers And Washers) Section 81 (Interior Trim And Paneling) Section 82 (Floor Coverings And HEADLININGS) Section 83 (Seat Hardware, Trim, And Upholstery) Section 84 (Instrument Panel And Console Trim) Section 85 (Fixed And MOVEABLE Windows) Section 86 (Sunroof) Section 87 (Park Brake) Section 88 (Automatic Transmission - 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Removal & Installation, Service, Overhaul, Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 89 (Steering Wheel And Column) Section 90 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints) Section 91 (Displays And Gages) Section 92 (Cellular, Entertainment, And Navigation) Section 93 (Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning) Section 94 (Seat Belts) Section 95 (Vehicle Access) Section 96 (Bumpers And Fascias) Section 97 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 98 (Frame And Underbody) Section 99 (General Information) Section 100 (Tires And Wheels) Section 101 (Mirrors) Section 102 (Front Drive Axle) Section 103 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 104 (Transfer Case - BW 4484) Section 105 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information) Section 106 (Component Locations & Connector End Views) Section 107 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Service, Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 108 (Programming And Setup) Section 109 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Introduction) Section 110 (Horns) Section 111 (Remote Functions) Section 112 (Theft Deterrent) Section 113 (Seat Heating And Cooling) Section 114 (Secondary And Configurable Customer Controls) Section 115 (Antilock Brake System With TCS & VSES) Section 116 (Hydraulic Brakes) Section 117 (Disc Brakes) Section 118 (Front Suspension) Section 119 (Rear Drive Axle) Section 120 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 121 (Power Steering) Section 122 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 123 (Air Suspension) Section 124 (HVAC - Automatic) Section 125 (Data Communications) Section 126 (Automatic Transmission - 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 127 (Immobilizer) Section 128 (Tire Pressure Monitoring) Section 129 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 130 (Power Seats) Section 131 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - DTC B1370 To DTC B1475) Section 132 (Shift Lock Control) Section 133 (Cruise Control) Section 134 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - DTC P0010 To DTC P0232) Section 135 (Automatic Transmission - 6L50/6L80/6L90 - DTC P0218 To DTC P0971) Section 136 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - DTC P0300 To DTC P1175) Section 137 (Engine Cooling) Section 138 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - DTC P1255 To DTC P2635) Section 139 (Automatic Transmission - 6L50/6L80/6L90 - DTC P0973 To DTC P2764) Section 140 (Propeller Shaft) Section 141 (Engine Exhaust) Section 142 (Engine Mechanical) Section 143 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 144 (Object Detection) Section 145 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 146 (Rear Suspension) Section 147 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 6.2L - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 148 (Component Locations) Section 149 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Diagnostic Starting Point And Splice Pack And Inline Harness Connector End Views) Section 150 (Steering Linkage) Section 151 (Wheel Alignment) Section 152 (Automatic Transmission - 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 153 (Exterior Trim System) Section 154 (Dangers, Warnings, And Cautions) Section 155 (Floor Coverings & Headliners) Section 156 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 157 (Seat Hardware, Seat Trim, And Upholstery) Section 158 (Instrument Panel Trim And Console Trim) Section 159 (Interior Trim And Paneling) Section 160 (Mirror System) Section 161 (Fixed & MOVEABLE Window System) Section 162 (Instrument Panel System Displays & Gauges) Section 163 (Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning) Section 164 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 165 (Cellular System, Entertainment System & Navigation System) Section 166 (HVAC System - Automatic) Section 167 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information) Section 168 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component & Splice Pack Connector End Views) Section 169 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Service, Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 170

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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