2007 Pontiac Solstice: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 26, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · TN

While applying the brakes the car down shifts hard, locking up and jerking. Many others had reported this problem in online forums. Stating a power train or module issue. Very dangerous not knowing if your car my jerk into someone or something out of your control.

Filed Jul 2, 2022 · SC

When I was slowing down to come to a stop at 15-20mph it suddenly hard shifted and jerked like the brakes came on but I did not have my foot on the brake. The back tires squealed like they locked up or something. Lucky no one was behind me or I may have gotten rear ended. My care has 50K miles and this is the first time this has happened. I drove straight home and it did it 4-5 times more on the way home? Any ideas as to what the problem may be? This is definitely a safety issue. From what I have read this looks like this has been an ongoing issue for awhile.. Has this issue been looked at before? If so, what is the resolutions?

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · TX

My car lurches or downshift while normal driving. This causes it hard to control. Previous recalls on this make and model have been for power train. However my VIN #doesn't qualify. This is a mistake. I was highway and city driving when it occurred. Normal

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · MD

When slowing down car suddenly jerks hard like brakes lock. Took to dealer got trouble codes p0700 and p2735. I see this alot on the forums as well as here. No accidents but close.could be costly repairs and dealer says may still experience same thing after repairs. Dangerous. Costly. And may not fix problem.great deal..

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · Engine · CT

When I started to slow down or engage the break, the car will jerk forward . It's gotten worse and more frequent daily since I noticed it, to the point where I'm too afraid to drive it at all anymore

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Transmission · 100,138 miles · MN

While driving my 2007 pontiac solstice my car jerks hard when I slow down to around 20-30 MPH. When the car down shifts while slowing down it feels like my car is braking hard when the transmission shifts gears. It is absolutely terrifying!!! While driving to work or with my child I never know when its going to happen and I know that eventually it will lead to me or one of my loved ones being seriously injured or killed!!! I cannot afford a new vehicle, but I do not know what to do. Those it have a recall.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · GA

As I began to brake to come to a stop, my car jerked really hard. At first I wondered if my brakes were not applying. This happened maybe once or twice more that day. I took the vehicle to the dealer and had new brakes installed. But I told them the issue that I was having. A couple of weeks later the problem appeared to be getting worse so I took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnosis. They gave me a laundry list of issues totaling in the excess of $1,800.00. None of the issues specifically addressed what was wrong with my vehicle. The jerking has gotten worse. I sought out the pontiac solstice forum and found that the power train pinion issue (recall # 07204) is exactly what is going on with my car. I have spoken with gm but they are saying that I will need to pay to have the car diagnosed to see if this issue is a recall issue and that the car is past the powertrain warranty and I may have to pay for the repairs. I just purchased this vehicle 2 years ago. I am paying a monthly note. A powertrain issue is liable to be very expensive. Furthermore in reading about this recall, I am almost afraid to drive the vehicle. Furthermore, apparently this issue has been repaired on the vehicle before...in 2008. Is it possible that this is a recurring issue? This is a low mileage car so either it is a consistent issue or it was never repaired.

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

While driving my 2007 pontiac solstice my car jerks hard when I slow down to around 20-30 MPH. When the car down shifts while slowing down it feels like my car is braking hard when the transmission shifts gears. It is absolutely terrifying!!! While driving to work or with my child I never know when its going to happen and I know that eventually it will lead to me or one of my loved ones being seriously injured or killed!!! I cannot afford a new vehicle, but I do not know what to do. Hopefully gm can help me and fix the problem with there vehicle they sold me.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Transmission · 57,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the vehicle would jerk when the brake pedal was engaged. Also, the contact mentioned that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure started to occur after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,500.

Filed Dec 13, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 57,500 miles · TX

I have a 2007 pontiac solstice. On 12/12/14, while driving my vehicle I observed issues with my brakes. While driving about 35 MPH and applying the brakes the car jerked as if the brakes went out. I had issues with this last month and a mechanic informed me that my transmission was not shifting correctly. I cannot afford to replace all these parts. I believe it has to do with the multiple recalls on my vehicle. I have read other individuals dealing with the same issue. It is very dangerous and needs to be brought to owners attention this can result on many more deaths. I cannot drive my car because of the brakes jerking so hard. I am going to have my car towed to a local gm dealership. Please research this for the safety of owners and other individuals on the road !!!!

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 73,565 miles · GA

When applying brakes at approximately 15 MPH, the car jerked very hard and I heard what sounded like the back wheels almost lock up. It almost felt like it was suddenly thrown into reverse & the car was trying to adjust. It occurred every time I slowed down to turn or stop when applying the brakes. Luckily the 18 wheeler behind me coming off the interstate was far enough behind me but had he been much closer, he would have crushed me! We just bought an audi and were going to give the solstice to our 17 year old daughter as a graduation present but now I am terrified for her to drive it!! This could cause a very dangerous situation. I am scared to drive it at all. I know there is a recall so I need to call our local dealer asap!!

Filed May 13, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 65,000 miles · TN

When I go to slow down either by coasting or light braking when my car gets to about 20mph it feels like it suddenly brakes or down shifts but if it were not for the seat belt it would send the driver and passengers into the windshield!! It is terrifying!! I am a master mechanic and I verified that it wasn't the brakes grabbing by shifting the car into neutral before it slowed to 20 MPH and when you do that the car will not suddenly jerk stopped. It sets many codes TCM etc. I had the TCM replaced and synced at dealership but the car is still doing it. The code now reads that "communication to the TCM is lost" I was told by gm when speaking to them about the latest recall on the ignition switch that they said it could be related because the ignition switch recall affects the car shutting off, rolling away and the airbag inoperative light. Many other pontiac solstice owners are having the same problem. It is very dangerous and is going to cause accidents if not fixed. Please help.