Difference Between Trailer Hitches for 2004 Pontiac Vibe and Pontiac Vibe GT

Updated 03/04/2019 | Published 03/02/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

(41)

$199.23

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(120)

$48.72

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(206)

$190.06

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

(337)

$34.85

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

(337)

$37.39

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

(93)

$194.82

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2275)

$50.19

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2939)

$3.32

Question:

pontiac vibe gt and base model whats the differance between the two when it comes to the hitch

asked by: Buddy

Expert Reply:

The only difference is that Curt has one trailer hitch that fits a 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT, part # C12221 and one trailer hitch for a 2004 Pontiac Vibe NON-GT, part # C12234 while the Draw-Tite # 24812 will fit both models.

The Draw-Tite hitch is a Class I hitch which requires the use of Class I accessories so my recommendation is to go with the option from Curt, with the right hitch depending on if you have a GT or not.

Both the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12221 (GT models) and # C12234 (non-GT models) will fit a 2004 Pontiac Vibe and each are Class II hitches, giving you more - and better - options for accessories than a Class I hitch. The only difference in capacites is that the # C12221 has a 2,500 lb towing and 250 lb tongue weight capacity compared to the 2,000 lb towing and 200 lb tongue weight capacity of the # C12234.

If you want these hitches to tow a small trailer, the correct ball mount for both trailer hitches is the Curt # C45521 which does not come with a pin; for that you would need part # F-4. For a hitch ball, the correct one will depend on the size of your trailer's coupler. You will need either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82. Then for wiring to add power to your trailer's lights I recommend the T-One Wiring Harness # 118458.

I have added links to video installs of the harness as well as both hitches on a Pontiac Vibe for you to check out.