TSB: PONTIAC VIBE (2003–2005)

Bulletin 3344A — Date unknown

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID3344A
ManufacturerPONTIAC
ModelsVIBE
Model Years2003–2005
Date Issued
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 28, 2005
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Vehicles Affected3 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

MU4 MU5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COLOR. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PONTIAC VIBE 2005 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PONTIAC VIBE 2004 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PONTIAC VIBE 2003 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Related PONTIAC Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
VIBE 2004 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLA... General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles ...
VIBE 2003 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLA... General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles ...
VIBE 2008 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLA... Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2...
VIBE 2007 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLA... Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2...
VIBE 2006 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLA... Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PONTIAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (3344A) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.