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2007 Pontiac Vibe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Vibe.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Pontiac Vibe is a passenger car that uses an engine requiring 4.4 qt of 5W‑30 API oil and is paired with an automatic four‑speed transmission, delivering EPA‑rated 25 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. In its production lifespan from 2000 to 2014 the model logged a total of 170 owner complaints, a figure that exceeds the single complaint recorded in 2000 but is far below the 527 complaints peak of 2009, and the most frequent complaints centered on air bags, with five recalls overall. Thus, the 2007 Vibe sits in a relatively stable segment of the model’s complaint history, offering a balanced combination of fuel efficiency and drivetrain simplicity while carrying a complaint burden that is modest compared with its most problematic years.

Model year20082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25161880. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25161880
Engine air filter88969107 discontinued
Fuel filter88969125
Spark plug94859448 discontinued
Front wiper blades88974772 discontinued · alt 88974771
Serpentine belt88971576
Thermostat88974571 discontinued · alt 94856781
Cabin air filter88970273

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height62.2 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight2705 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 31 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts105 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.48 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature179-203 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)44-50.0
RPM44-50 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.4 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression203-145 PSI
Engine Oil Pressure43-78 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle78 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.984 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.906 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
126 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2180

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the 2000‑2009 period the 2007 Pontiac Vibe sits near the end of a decline in complaints from the peak of 310 in 2003 to 170 in 2007, while recalls remained steady at five each year through 2006‑2007. The trend shows a sharp drop in complaints from 2007 to 2008 (63) but a rebound to 527 in 2009, indicating that 2007 was a transitional year before a spike. The top complaint areas for 2007—Air Bags (110), Engine & Engine Cooling (11), Vehicle Speed Control (8), and Power Train (4)—mirror the broader pattern of safety‑related issues that were prominent in the early 2000s. With 13 crash complaints and only one fire complaint that year, the Vibe’s safety record in 2007 was better than the 2003‑2005 peak but still higher than the post‑2009 decline. Overall, 2007 represents a moderate risk period; if you prioritize a model with fewer safety complaints than earlier years, it can be a reasonable choice, but be aware of the higher air‑bag and engine‑cooling concerns relative to later models.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
738
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
170
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 170 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags110
Engine & Engine Cooling11
Vehicle Speed Control8
Power Train4
Electrical System4
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V883000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with… Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air…

19V627000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 28/08/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior… Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 738 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIC5650M2025-08-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Vibe take?

4.4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Vibe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Vibe get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.