Random failure of brake lights to either illuminate when the pedal is pressed or turn off when the pedal is released. On two separate occasions, a couple of months apart. I was notified by other drivers my brake lights appear to be working in reverse. When I come to a stop, they turn off when I pull away they turn on and stay on. After the first incident I had the vehicle serviced. They could not …
2008 Pontiac Solstice brakes problems
severe 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
WE PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 67 MILES ON IT, WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS OF DRIVING THE CAR WE NOTICED IF IT SAT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AT INITIAL START UP. *TR WE WOULD PLACE THE CAR IN REVERSE AND OR DRIVE PRESS ON THE BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD,YOU COULD NOT PUSH IT DOWN TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AT ALL. WE HAVE HAD TO USE OUR EMERGENCY BRAKE NUMEROUS TIME…
THIS COMPLAINT IS IDENTICAL TO ONE ALREADY FILED WITH THE NHTSA, REPRESENTING A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE FROM A COLD START IN MY NEW PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP DELIVERED ONLY ONE WEEK EARLIER (MILEAGE AT ONE WEEK=200), THE BRAKES FAILED WITH THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARD (FORTUNATELY WITHOUT POWER APPLIED DOWN A SLIGHTLY INCLINED DR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE REAR BRAKES HAD POOR FUNCTIONALITY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE A REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17046. UPDATED 3/4/2010 *CN UPDATED 06/18/10.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHILE DRIVING 3-5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE FAILURE, IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS NOT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.…
STATED MY 2008 SOLSTICE AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR SITS OVERNIGHT. I MUST PRESS DOWN "HARD" ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AGAIN ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS CONDITION WILL INJURE A PEDESTRIAN OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING IS BEING DONE BY GM TO CORRECT THE BRAKES. DEALER DID N…
AFTER SITTING FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (3/4 HOURS) OR WHEN COLD THE BRAKES DO NOT WANT TO ENGAGE. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND YOU ARE TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. HAD OUR CAR TO DEALER A FEW WEEKS AGO. WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THEY PRINTED OUT A BULLETIN THAT STATED THAT ALL 2008 SOLSTICE, SKYS, AND OPEL GTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EF…
BRAKES WOULD LOCK WHEN I STARTED MOVING VEHICLE EVEN AFTER 5 MINUTE WARMUP. *TR
AFTER A HARD BRAKE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STOPPED FINE WITH THE ABS BRAKES KICKING IN AS NEEDED. HOWEVER, AFTER THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, WE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, AND THE BRAKES WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS IT CAME TIME TO STOP AGAIN, I PRESSED THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR, AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I THEN PROCEEDED TO ATTEMPT TO PUMP THE BRAKES, BUT BY THAT TIME, I WAS RIGHT UP ON TH…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 Pontiac Solstice?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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