From 2002 to 2004, a rebadged right-hand drive variant of the Vibe was exported as the Toyota Voltz to the Japanese domestic market.

Production of the Vibe ended in 2009 with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand and the closing of NUMMI under the General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization.

The Vibe was at one time the most fuel efficient vehicle sold by GM in North America, but ceased to be the case with the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency testing procedures in 2008.

Although the Vibe and Matrix are similar designs, the two brands actually use several different components, which are brand-specific, for their heating and air conditioning systems.

The GT and all-wheel-drive trims were discontinued for the 2007 model year due to poor sales and new federal emissions standards.

Manufactured by NUMMI alongside the Vibe, the Voltz was exported to Japan in place of the Toyota Matrix.

With the exception of badging and side mirrors, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles.

Along with the customary fitment of right-hand drive, the Voltz differed from the Vibe by sharing its interior design with the Matrix.

"Clean lines, minimal overhangs, and wheels pushed to the corners give the vehicle a muscular stance."

[7] This left Toyota with a major problem as they had to scramble to relocate some of the tooling that was jointly used to produce the Matrix in another factory.

[10][11] On August 26, 2010, another recall was issued for 2005 to 2008 model year Vibes, equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive.