Trim Report

Pontiac Vibe GT2005

Includes:VIBE|GT
$2,900
Starting From
12
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 12 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,900
Max $9,545
From $2,900
Fresh

GT Market Overview

2005 Pontiac Vibe GT Pricing

Price Trend

Building price history...

Low inventory. Don't miss out.

With just 12 on the market, every new listing matters. Set up alerts and be first in line.

Set up alertsFrom $5/week

Where to Find Pontiac Vibe GT

Location data for all 2005 Pontiac Vibe trims combined

19States

11% of the market sits in Washington, though listings span 19 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Pontiac Vibe Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Pontiac Vibe trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 301 complaints, the 2005 Pontiac Vibe rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
301
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
10V3870002010-26-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE (LV6) ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Pontiac Vibe's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 301 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags169
02Power Train21
03Engine And Engine Cooling20
04Visibility14
05Electrical System8
301 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Pontiac Vibe Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Pontiac Vibe trims

25–29mpg combined
·
22-26city
·
29-33hwy
·
$1,500-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe ranges from 25 to 29 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Vibe - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Vibe - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Vibe - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Vibe AWD - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the GT Worth It?

Common questions about the 2005 Pontiac Vibe GT

How does the GT compare to other Pontiac Vibe trims?

The GT occupies a distinct position in the Pontiac Vibe range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Pontiac Vibe GT?

Budget for standard GT maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2005 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Pontiac Vibe GT?

For the GT, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Pontiac Vibe buyer's guide.

Get Pontiac Vibe market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Pontiac Vibe features.