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Hello,

I just bought a 2003 Pontiac Vibe - base model FWD - 1.8 liter. It has 184,000 miles on it. We bought it from my brother in Colorado and just road tripped it back to Minnesota. It starts up fine and runs great. However, after a few hours of freeway driving 75 mph, we stopped to get gas and it took 2 to 3 times to get it started. It acted like it wasn't getting fuel. After I got it started I would keep my foot on the gas for a minute and I was able to move forward without it dying. This happened a couple of times when fueling. I even tried keeping the car running while gassing up and it still died while in park.

Since getting back it starts just fine - but have not taken it on longer trips. Anyone have any ideas why it is hard starting after highway use? Thanks.

There was a recall on the ECM for Pontiac Vibe. I would ask a GM dealer to look up if this vibe was part of the recall and if it had been serviced. Starting a hot engine was one of the problems that was addressed with the recall.
Otherwise I would clean the throttle body, replace the spark plugs, air filter and so on.

Welcome to GenVibe! You've certainly come to the right place to get your questions answered. Post some pictures of your "new" Vibe and add your location to your profile when you get a chance .

Welcome to GenVibe. Did you get your problem solved? Keep us posted as your answer could benefit another member here. Good luck

Hi Icehouse10 welcome.

If not resolved, have you cleaned the MAF sensor?