2006 Pontiac Solstice Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,312miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 12% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,312 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drive axle seal leak. The rear differential is leaking due to a faulty pinion seal. I checked all recall information, and yes, it was recalled. I will notify the dealer of the recall and request that it be repaired at no cost. The vehicle was parked when I noticed the leak. Small amount on garage floor.”
NHTSA complaint #11246587, filed 2019-08, 58,000 miles“Car has an unbelievable clunking noise when shifting mostly from 1st thru 3rd gear since I purchased it. After 2 multi point inspections(results fine) I took it back to the dealership I purchased it from(it was under its 30 day front to back warranty), when they drove it for 50ft said yes there is a definite clunking noise going on and we'll look into it. They took it to their Pontiac/GM dealership for investigation. That dealership said it was the rear end and it was normal, however mine was excessive so they re-placed the rear end/driveshaft and differential. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606650, filed 2014-06, 25,800 miles“Vehicle was in dealership for ignition switch recall work (recall 14063 and 14113). When vehicle was returned to me upon completion of the work, the vehicle would sometimes start, and sometimes not. I start with the transmission in gear, clutch depressed. This may or may not have any impact on the issue, which the service technician reported was an issue with the hall effect devices in the key head. I am an ex GM electrical engineer - I understand neutral safety. This is not a clutch/transmission neutral safety issue, this is a key switch failure to engage crank issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618026, filed 2014-07, 18,623 miles“My wife suggested to me that the accident may have been caused by a malfunction to the car. I didn't really consider that a possibility. However, she has never been able to explain the accident beyond saying all of a sudden I lost control of the car . While I was looking for the car title, which I've still not found by the way, I discovered a recall notice from early 2008. I reviewed the document and discovered the 3rd condition which may occur sounds like a possible cause of this accident. I'm not sure of the best course of action at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302150, filed 2010-01, 36,195 miles“I purchased my Pontiac Solstice in november, 2005. Since then the rear differential has gone out twice (the first time approx. 3 months after purchase) and has been repaired once for a leaking diff seal (shortly after the first replacement). It was replaced twice since it was under warranty. However, I am concerned once the warranty has expired I will be left holding the bag for this problem. I am on my third diff for this car and have met other Solstice owners with the same problem. In fact, I have not met a Solstice owner who hasn't had a diff problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203340, filed 2007-09, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V589000Dec 20, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.Covers: Pontiac Solstice 2006–2007, Cadillac SRX 2005–2007, CTS 2005–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10200152Jun 7, 2021This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10194079Apr 30, 2021This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10191207Mar 11, 2021This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 10183782Oct 23, 2020The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
178 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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