The most common sound of a failed differential is a whining noise. This is often due to poor lubrication within the differential, meaning there is a good chance that the differential fluid is leaking. If you spot a reddish fluid under the differential, there is certainly a leak.
Why is my rear end whining?
A whine during deceleration may mean there is a bad or loose pinion bearing. A howl during acceleration may indicate the same problem. Rumble or whining sounds only at speeds greater than 20 mph could be a sign of a worn carrier bearing. The sound may change while cornering.
Does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe have a Toyota engine?
Pontiac Vibe (2002-2010) Jointly developed by General Motors and Toyota, this Pontiac hatchback came with two different options: the 1.8L 1ZZ-FE engine and the 2ZZ-GE engine, both of which belong to the Toyota ZZ Series.
How many miles can a 2007 Pontiac Vibe last?
On average, a Pontiac Vibe will last around 230,000 miles, giving it a life expectancy of 17 years with an average mileage of 13,500 miles per year. Looking at data from Repairpal.com we can see that Pontiac Vibe’s are indeed reliable cars to own. The car gets a reliability rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Is the Pontiac Vibe reliable?
In terms of reliability among all Pontiac models, the Vibe places ninth out of 17 models with an 8.84 reliability score compared to the average 11.72. This means it’s less likely to exhibit serious problems compared to other Pontiac models.
How much does a Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing replacement cost?
Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. Pontiac Vibe Wheel Bearings Replacement costs $350 on average. What are wheel bearings and how do they work?
Why does my 2010 Pontiac Vibe make a knocking sound?
The knocking sound is the steering column. The steering wheel linkage was defective. Part was orderded and was on a two week back-order from OEM. Steering linkage replaced at dealership. all 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Corolla and Matrix were all made in the same plant out of the same parts.
Is a vibe a good car to buy?
Love my Vibe!! This a very comfortable car. I have had my Vibe since 2006. Have had some motor issues, had to replace coils a couple of times but overall, that’s it. The car still runs well. It has been used by family members, it’s just used as a secondary car now for me.
