Yes, it is a bit of a butcher job at best. If you don't like the hacked pedal, you can request a new one that has been redesigned. That is what I am putting in my wife's car.here is an excerpt from the recall:1.Submit a claim using the table below.2.Courtesy Transportation - Submit as Net Item under...

Not every tech out there is bad, I work with a bunch of good guys right now, but yes I have worked with some people I wouldn't ever let touch my car. That said, I have replaced quite a few oxygen sensors over the years, and have never ruined an exhaust manifold. Sometimes the sensors do seized in th...

The recall will not expand to the 2.4L. The 1.8 brake booster picks up it's vacuum source from below the throttle body, kinda at an area where if moisture condenses it would end up and then freeze if it was cold enough. The recall moves the vacuum source to a higher point by installing a spacer with...

It wasn't ever that bad on my wife's car, it only did it sometimes. Hasn't done it at all after the reflash. Service Information 2009 Pontiac Vibe - FWD | Vibe (VIN S) Service Manual | Bulletins By Category | Technical | Document ID: 2310454#09-07-30-010A: Harsh Transmission Downshift When Stopping ...

Yep, it's software. My wife's 2009 2.4 had the downshift issues. Flashed the new firmware and all is well now. The procedure is different from typical GM vehicles, but it is all outlined in the bulletin. Any GM dealer should be able to do it, only took about 15-20 minutes to get the toyota flash pro...

I have fixed a number of Vibes with this code. If you are still within the 8 years/80,000 it would be under warranty, as you will need a PCM to correct. Service Information Document ID: 2081958#PIP4154A: DTC P2716 - keywords code control MIL MU4 PCM PCS pressure SES solenoid - (Mar 14, 2008)Subject:...