OK... I drove the Vibe around for a few days and never heard any popping noise. Now after I got that fixed, I sold the Vibe 5 days later. Not because of the noise, just to get a larger vehicle. Short-term the new brake pads seemed to help the noise, but I won't be able to test the long-term affect.I...

OK... the dealer says the popping noise is gone. They called me yesterday and asked if I had ever changed the brake pads. After only 33,000 miles, I would hope not! They said the pads were about 1/2 worn, but the service manager said to go ahead and change the pads with AC Delco pads. After changing...

The parts finally arrived (slider bolt and caliper brackets) from back-order. I took it to the dealer this morning and recieved a call back. They installed the parts and... it is still popping. They are going to call the tech line again. They may have the car over the weekend. I will update when I g...

They gave me the car back to drive until the parts came in. I called last Friday and the parts were not in yet. Thanks for the reminder to call them back. I will update everyone as soon as it is fixed.

No ABS on my popping front end (#4). I talked to the dealer to clear up what is being ordered. They are ordering new slide bolts and the sliding bracket/shim that the pads ride on. Hope this helps. It's going to be next week before it is back to the dealer. Also... concerning the bedding process. If...

I received a call from the dealer again this morning. They have now located the noise to the brakes (No $*!# Sherlock). They have ordered new brake caliper brackets and new caliper "sliders" (I think this is what he said). I assume it's the slider bolt or collar that the calipers slide on....

Update: New ball joints were installed and the dealer said it fixed half the problem. They said it quieted the left side, but not the right. I assume it didn’t fix anything since it only fixed half. They are going to keep the car another day and call the GM service “help desk” (I can’t remem...

OK, I finally took the car to the dealer to fix the popping noise. The dealer had the car all day and I was waiting for a phone call. I finally called them at 4:00. They said they were confused for most of the day. They have listening devices that they can attach to certain parts of the car. They sa...

I have a 2008 with 28K and heard the same noise. I assumed I heard it only because I have the windows down now.It ONLY happens when the car has been sitting for over night and ONLY happens once (not every time I apply the brakes). I can back out of the driveway and apply the brakes with no noise and...

Has anyone tried one yet? It seems interesting. It says it "grades" you on your fuel economy and driving style.

I know this is an old thread, but I didn't want to start a new one. I've never rotated the tires myself. Always thought it would be more of a hassle than what it was worth someone else to do. Is there an easy way to rotate the tires? If you are just going front to back and back to front, that's easy...

I know I read a post AND saw pictures but I have searched this website with no luck. Someone had fabbed a thin piece of sheet metal to fit behind the grill to help improve MPG. I was curious of the outcome but I can't find the post. Can someone help?

I've used SeaFoam on by wife's van. Everytime it starts knocking, I pour half a can of Seafoam in the gas tank and it goes away for 3-4 months.

Speaking of colors... Have you seen the new blue? I think it was called mistic blue. Not sure if I love it or hate it. It was really blue-blue (not Wave or Stealth) and changed to a tan in certain angles. It reminds me of the G6 color but "bluer" and not as grey.Also I noticed they are com...

Quote, originally posted by p8md »I love the look of the rails removed. Any drawbacks? (Besides the obvious... not being able to use the rails). I can't see any reason I would ever use the roof rack. Besides, I don't even have cross rails!I seem remember hearing about leaks. Where do they leak at? ...

I love the look of the rails removed. Any drawbacks? (Besides the obvious... not being able to use the rails). I can't see any reason I would ever use the roof rack. Besides, I don't even have cross rails!I seem remember hearing about leaks. Where do they leak at? I've read the directions on how to ...

What years of Vibe, Matrix, and Corrolas had the dual armrest?

I got 2 estimates. $200 for all around with the front strip. the other place was $175 for all around without the front.

You are correct. I have an 08. No Vibe logo on floor mats and no cargo cover. I DO have a mat on the back hatch area with a Vibe logo though. From what I can tell, I don't think this was standard on previous years.

I’m kind of late getting to this post, but congrats! I’ve had Jack Russells for about 15 years so I know how great they can be. I’m glad to hear that the 2 dogs are opposite (removed). I did a LOT of homework before I found the first one and the “experts” said to never mix same (removed) J...

If anyone is wondering... The clip and wiring is identical to the pictures on the 2008. I just added a $7 outlet to the compartment and wired an FM modulator under the console.

I've tried the search and searched manually with no luck.I'm sick and tired of having a dead cell phone battery because the 12V cigarette lighter in the dash is switched with the ignition. I saw the mod for the center console which takes out the relay and adds a jumper but I don't have a center cons...

I received a ticket a few years ago and on the back of the ticket was some information saying that I could pay an increased amount (around $200 extra) and the ticket would be "on hold" for 6 months. If I didn't receive another ticket within the 6 months, the charge would be dropped and wou...

Does the door panel come off with the typical 1 or 2 screws around the handle and the plastic retaining clips all around?

Ok, my new 2008 (only a month old with only 2000 miles) has a rattle in the passenger side door (i'm pretty sure). When I lower the window a little it goes away. It's driving me nuts!!!Is this something you could take to the dealership under warrantee? Would you take it to the dealership? Does anyon...

I know how to make friends, don't I! Do you still have the part # for the trim rings and how much were they?

I like the look of BlancoDiablo's http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=31443 and PMARTE's http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=27625 trim rings on the steelies but something just doesn't look finished (no offense). Where do I start looking for trim rings and does anyone know if baby moons exis...

Can someone tell me how to remove the hubcaps. I thought most of them were held on by the outside "bead" of the rim, but these seem to be held on in the center.I'm 32 years old and this is my first set of hub caps. I just don't want to break anything.Thanks!

Another tip... After I initially "clean" the brush I will set the car wash control to Soap. This dispenses a nice foamy soap from the brush. I will go around the car and put soap on the car so I can use the mitt/sponge later. I do not actually use the brush on the car but just to squirt so...

One more question... How does the Tire Pressure sensors work? If I get new rims will the system still work? what needs to change?

Can you get a better pic of the entire car? There is another thread of someone selling the exact rims and I'm interested. Also, will the factory tires (steels with hubcaps) fit these rims?

Just my opinion, but I think you should stick with one tint % on the sides (I'm going with 20% all around). You can definitely tell a difference from front to back when looking at the car from the side and it doesn't look uniform. If the law requires 35% on the front sides then do the front and back...

I was on ebay and saw a 2004 Vibe interior pics. I definitely need a new armrest now. How much talller is it? Looks like about 1.5-2 inches, correct?

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I am new to this forum and to the Vibe world. I just bought a 2008 Vibe (stealth color). I want to start planning some slight mods (CAI, lowering springs, rims, etc). Nothing crazy and mainly cosmetic. If I find a good deal I want to be able to get it quickly and not wonder if it fits. I believe the...