2008 Pontiac Solstice Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, 2% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“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. That contact stated that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant leaked into the transmission due to the radiator that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and the gears were difficult to shift. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10682783, filed 2015-02, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 10237659May 15, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
99 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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