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I've noticed that my shift knob was somewhat loose when I got from the dealer. I had to tighten it about one full turn...Anyone else notice this?

Haven't heard of anyone else having that problem -- though because it's SO easy to fix, people may not bother to mention it if it happened to them...In any case, could just have been a fluke, I wouldn't worry about it unless it comes loose again...Though I would've expected the dealer to notice it when they took it in for detailing and I'd think they would have fixed it for you...but who knows...

My base Vibe 5spd shifter was loose as well. I turned it by hand about 2 full turns to get it on there tight enough that it doesn't move when I shift. I kinda was glad it was loose so I could put it in just the right spot for me to feel comfortable with it.

I think mine might have been a bit loose when I got it. I sometimes spin it off and back on while driving, something to do on a long commute.

mine was loose when i got my 6 speed vibe!

Hi TriGuy...Mine was fine when I got mine but it had to be driven from another lot about 90 miles away so I'm sure whomever drove it would have tightened it.I took it in for a regular oil change and had em check the clutch and look into the notchiness. When I got it in, the shifter wasn't even lined up right. about a turn and a half to tighten it. Maybe the ones with the loose shifters, the mechanics at the dealership, maybe in a pre-delivery check, look into something under the shift boot... I know I took mine off, used a little lithium grease and Presto!, smoother shifting!Just a thought...Dave

nope. mine was fine, but then i took it off about 2 days later to paint the interior parts.... so it could've been i guess.