When slowing to a stop, the automatic transmission will downshift, abruptly at each gear change causing the rear tire ro lock and skid under wet conditions. This happens around 30-05 MPH. It has also turned the check engine light on.
Pontiac Solstice check engine light comes on
12 of the 729 owner complaints about the Pontiac Solstice describe check engine light, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 57,500
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20083
- 20076
- 20063
Often reported together
Transmission failure 1Stalling 1Misfire 1Jerking 1Hesitation 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, it shook violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 63,972.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the check engine and thermostat warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failures, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag, anti-theft, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start because the anti-theft system activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
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.
I recently took my 2007 pontiac solstice into a local gm dealership to have the ignition switch replaced. Within less of a month my vehicle'a engine light has came on, my car indicates that my gas cap is loose, an I am having issues with the transmission shift. When I purchased the vehicle I believe the car dealership knew of the issues prior and did not relay the information to me. My car is too dangerous to drive and I am unable to purchase a new vehicle. I may lose my job because a faulty car that was sold to me !
Tl* 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.
2008 pontiac solstice. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch , air bag and check engine light problems. *smd 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/29/14 ma the consumer stated the key would not turn in the ignition until after wiggling the steering wheel. The airbag light was on. Updated 05/2/2014 *js
2007 pontiac solstice. Engine lights comes on after misfires, dealers replaced spark plugs stating they were faulty (@aprox 18k miles), this happens again 6k miles later. Dealer instructing there is no issue, I should not use the same gas station every fill. I am concerned that the car will misfire at a time that will leave me in the path of other cars, unable to move quick enough to avoid an accident.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Pontiac Solstice check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Pontiac Solstice?
Owners who report it most often also describe complete transmission failure, engine stalls while driving and misfire or rough idle.
Which Pontiac Solstice years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (6 complaints), 2006 (3 complaints) and 2008 (3 complaints).
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