Amazon, for some reason, says that the Curt hitch #12221 will also work for the base Pontiac Vibe but Curt's website says NO. After emailing them, they said that 12221 is ONLY for the GT model. And they, of course, were right. The 12221 would have hung down lower to accommodate the GT's lower body styling.
As soon as I received the hitch I took the bolts outside to try them out as a lot of people say you need to WD-40 or scrub out the holes. Maybe if you live somewhere with snow and salt. My car has mainly been in Florida and I could hand screw them all in just fine. Install was super easy. Dad and I each took a side and he tightened them as far as he could. We then drove to O'Reilly's and borrowed their torque wrench. I'm 3 days into a 10 day cross-country drive and the hitch has been amazing. Fits right under the car.
| Brand | CURT |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 20 Pounds |
| Vehicle Service Type | Marine-Personal-Craft, Trailer |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Finish Type | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| OEM Part Number | 12234 |
| Manufacturer | CURT |
| UPC | 612314122349 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00612314122349 |
| Model | Class 2 Hitch |
| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 44 x 7 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 122343 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 122343 |
| Position | Rear |
