Does Toyota manufacture Pontiac Vibe? Just heard the news about the

[gateley]

latest Toyota recall, and they said some Pontiac Vibes are being recalled as well. I don't know if it's because Pontiac used the same supplier/manufacturer of the part that caused this recall, or if Toyota manufacturers the Vibe.

Anybody know?

On a side note -- boy, there sure seem to be a LOT of Toyota recalls recently. It seems for years they were so reliable and trouble-free for the most part. :shrug:

[Taverner]

1. Vibes always worked fine for me

[gateley]

12. ...

:headbang:

[gater]

2. It's a joint Toyota and GM effort.

[gateley]

6. Ahhh -- that explains it. Thanks. nt

[DJ13]

3. Vibe is a Matrix

[gateley]

8. So I'm learning from you learned DUers. This is ALWAYS the place I come to

get a questioned answered. Thanks!! :hi:

[snooper2]

4. ever notice how they kind of look alike

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Yes, the Vibe shares the same driveline components of the Matrix..including electronics..

[gateley]

7. I think ALL cars look "Japanese" since the late 80's. Even the standbys that

were so distinctive looking -- Mercedes, BMW, Saab, Jaguar, finally succumbed. I was looking for a car in '90 and I kept bitching "everything looks like a damn Taurus!".

But this clears up my confusion -- I wasn't listening that closely and wasn't sure I'd heard correctly. Thanks! :hi:

[dionysus]

5. i think they are both made at the same plant and have common parts.

[gateley]

9. And I've learned from the other replies that the Vibe is actually a Pontiac

version of the Matrix, that it's a joint GM/Toyota effort which explains what I heard.

[amandabeech]

10. It's the NUMMI plant that recently closed in California.

IIRC, the plant was purchased by Tesla, which is an interesting development.

[gateley]

11. Well Tesla is one of my favorite companies -- I love what they're doing and

of course have fantasies about their car! I wish them all the success in the world.

You're right, interesting development.

[dembotoz]

13. Seems to be a REALLY nice car. Drove one in Florida a couple of years back

a rental.

loved it
loved it
loved it.

When Pontiac went out, one local car dealer latched on to a whole bunch of them.
They seem to have sold rather quickly.