2003 Pontiac Vibe: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

9 builds left the factory as a 2003 Vibe, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 6 main configurations
  • 4,564 vehicles built
  • 17 for sale right now

Which Vibe is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Vibe

What actually differs

AWD (OPT VBY) 5Y2SM628-3 Base GT (OPT VHP) AWD (OPT VBY) 5Y2SM648-3
For sale right now 2 2 1 1
Vehicles built 432 413 249 206
Same on every 2003 Vibe
  • Engine 1.8L 4-cyl
  • Drivetrain All-wheel drive
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Hatchback
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median down $1,332 over the last 7 months.

2003 Vibe price history →
Cost to run

25/31 mpg city/highway. Roughly $1,720/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 Vibe

Safety, in plain English

What 5Y2SL648-3 means

5Y2 SL648 · 3
5Y2
the World Manufacturer Identifier Pontiac registered — assembled in the United States
SL648
together encode the Vibe line — Hatchback, 1.8L 4cyl — as Pontiac filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
3 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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