2008 Pontiac Solstice Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On a trip 6/14/14 half way to my destination, there was a light on the instrument panel showing a car/lock symbol. I checked all doors, trunk and hood, all were closed. Appx. 10 miles later I felt the power suddenly stall. The speedometer, tachometer and gas gage were all going up and down. The fuel light came on and started a warning signal. All system lights were flashing on and off. I pulled over and waited for a few minutes. In about one minute the lock symbol came on again. As I proceeded the same gauges started to go crazy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638702, filed 2014-09, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle decreased in speed to 15 MPH and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine and the power train computer module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10631110, filed 2014-09, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however the manufacturer had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The both manufacturer and dealer stated that the parts were not available and declined to provide estimated time frame for when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598972, filed 2014-06, 2,000 miles“2008 Pontiac Solstice. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch , air bag and check engine light problems. The consumer had to replaced the ignition switch, the air bags did not work, the check engine light illuminated, and the radio would come on and go off by itself. The dealer cleared the computer for the engine light, and informed the consumer there was nothing wrong. However, after driving less than 10 miles, the check engine light illuminated again.”
NHTSA complaint #10579752, filed 2014-04“Ignition repair is still pending parts 6 months after recall is unacceptable for safety issue. Day for day penalty should be imposed on GM for unacceptable delay is completing recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10628679, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
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- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
99 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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