Pontiac Solstice Gxp 2008
Model Solstice Gxp made in 2008 by Pontiac got 18 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and seat belts.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-04-035A | 05/01/2009 | 10030647 | General motors: an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/service engine soon (ses) light illuminated with no engine performance concerns. upon inspection, one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) will be stored | 11/04/2009 | |
| PB-08200 | 06/01/2008 | 10029007 | General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe | 06/10/2009 | |
| 08-200 | 06/01/2008 | 10026606 | Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter | 11/17/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TB-PIP-4520 | 11/01/2008 | 10030004 | General motors: tech may encounter a vehicle with a low boost/power condition and/or dtc p0299 and or p0101 setting. this may be the result of a cracked or broken fitting at the turbocharger assembly. *pe | 07/22/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Air bag sensor failure. passenger air bag off because of sensor failure. | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 01/25/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| While doing a low speed u-turn (>20mph) the spokes of my rim separated from the wheel causing the car to spin onto curb. i have yet to receive from anyone a reason for the wheel failure. these were not the stock rims but premium rims installed by the dealer. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 50 | ||
| 2008 pontiac soltice gxp brakes will not hold on cold starts and has been a problem since i purchased this car in 2007, however, the dealer has told me they haven't heard for the manufacturer regarding a brake problem | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 39800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac solstice gxp. the contact stated that while reversing at 5 mph, he applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. the contact had to shut the vehicle off and restart it to regain brake control. the failure occurred at least three times. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who inspected the brakes and could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 39,800. sm. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 39800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac solstice gxp. the contact stated while reversing at 5 mph with his foot depress the brake it felt spongy, while going all the way to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. the contact stated he had to turn the vehicle on and off and it resets itself back to normal. this failure occurrs at least three times. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who inspected the brakes and could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 39,800. mw | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 550 | 1 | |
| 2008 pontiac solstice has no brakes when you first start up early morning pontiac say`s this is normal for this type vehicle. when is no brakes normal for a new car to have no brakes when you first apply. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 550 | 1 | |
| 2008 pontiac solstice has no brakes when you first start up early morning pontiac say`s this is normal for this type vehicle. when is no brakes normal for a new car. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 03/03/2008 | 100 | 1 | |
| 2008 pontiac solstice brakes fail/suddenly connect since day 1 every time i get in the car. i have been issued directives from gm which basically state that's how it is. this car is not safe to drive and i want to be rid of it. when this info gets out i will not be able to sell it. i am taking it back to the dealer for the 4th time in 3 days to initiate the az state lemon law'. *tr | |||