I don't think so, Isn't the Vibe engine transverse mounted? That would put the timing chain on the passengers side. Correct, its on the passenger side. However, the problem listed above is exactly how I would have described the situation i am experiencing and I thought it was worth a shot to see if...

I am having the same issue on my 2004 Vibe GT. At worst, the grinding seems to last for 30 seconds to a minute. Other days, it does not grind at all and sounds perfectly OK. I have not been able to pinpoint where the noise is coming from, but I do know that it is coming from the driver side. Anybody...