VIBE/MATRIX:automatics;Clank+Clicking >
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:23 pm
BEWARE!!! Test drove automatic VIBE w/clicking during stop and go driving , so passed on it . Dealer couldn't find problem , but was told by same dealership 5 other VIBES on their lot have same issue . The service center apparently told by GM not to resolve problem . Next , went to TOYOTA dealer and test drove automatic MATRIX w/ no clicking , so purchased it . Few days later in stop and go driving it emerges . Have been to 3 different TOYOTA service centers w/ no ratification . Also , discovered that out of state TOYOTA dealer has had 3 MATRIXes in shop w/ the click - clank noises and believe I it was the rear motor mount assembly on passenger side that was replaced and thus noise no longer exists . Have tried to tell local SHOPS which have heard the click-clank about the mounts ( no cost to dealer for parts and labor , since reimbursed under warranty ) and have been pretty much ignored . Even gave them the phone number to out of state TOYOTA dealer and refuse to call ( pride thing going on here ? ) . Also , went to another PONTIAC dealer and test drove 2 more automatic VIBES w/ salesman present in car and they too had the noises , but even louder and more often . If plan to purchase VIBE / MATRIX and test drive , try this in dealers lot / back street w/ very little noise to see if problem exists : 1.) roll down both front passenger windows . 2.) start car ( naturally )3.) put into reverse ; hard clunk / light click may be present 4.) when put into neutral , drive : click may occur ( while motionless )5.) put into reverse / drive , tap gas pedal w/ foot to move car : may hear clicking . NO GUURANTEE IF NOISE NOT PRESENT THAT MAY NOT ARISE AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ( our ordeal ) Good Luck