2008 Pontiac Solstice owner complaints

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 duplicate the problem. Apparently they were now working correctly. To be proactive. I asked them to replace the brake light switch with a genuine GM part. They did and they calibrated the switch to the car. This service was performed on 11/14/2023 - 144,621 miles. It appeared to have solved the problem initially. But re-surfaced this morning 12/29/2023. I was notified by another driver of the oppo

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 times after start up to ensure while backing out of our driveway that our car would stop. We have taken the car to the dealership 3 times letting them know that something major is wrong with our braking system, they finally on december 19th replaced the ebcm, but this did not correct the issue, we still have no brakes at start up. Someone could get hurt or an accident could occur if this probl

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 driveway. When put into drive, the brakes responded. Later in the day, from a cold start, the brakes failed again momentarily while pulling out in drive. The dealer service department was very responsive and diagnosed a failure of the valve in the master brake cylinder that allows pressure to build up in the hydraulic lines. The part is on national back order as a stac order. I was told that no

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. The failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 550.

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 not explain how brakes work. No warning sticker. *tr

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 effort due to low brake booster vacuum conditions. The conditions may exist when the engine is cold for the first few brake applications or when the vehicle has been parked for an extended period of time or at higher altitudes and restarted. The dealership was advised by gm to not to attempt to repair or replace any parts for what is considered normal operation. Some of this same information is buri

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 the car in front of me, and I rear ended that vehicle resulting in damage to both that car and mine. Given that I always had issues with the brakes not seeming to function properly after the car sat overnight or for long periods of time, I am unfortunately not surprised that this happened. The car sat all day while I was at work on a relatively cold day for me to have it on the road, and I hadn't

Air bag light stayed on during initial starting sequence and never extinguishes. I have to acknowledge the fault on my drive information control (dic) in order to select other options. The light has been on now for two months. Never had this issue before.

Air bag light came on. Both driving and stationary. Dealer told me it was an internal circuit short in the passenger presence module. Cost for repair was $1,000.00. Vehicle only has 23,000 mi. On it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated at all times while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to charles clark Chevrolet (801 u.s. Business, mcallen, tx 78501, phone: (956) 307-6557) and bert ogden Buick GMC (4216 us-281, tx 78539, phone: (956) 348-1113). The parts for the repair were unavailable so the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 77,635. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Passenger seat air bag sensor failed on vehicle out of nowhere. I do not carry passengers in my car yet the sensor failed on me. I am not the first to have this problem and it actually seems to be a very common problem in Pontiac solstice's and it's simply disheartening to see it. Http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f12/panssenger-airbag-sensor-75353/ look how far some of us have gone to attempt to fix this problem. From what we've discovered this is a problem that cannot be repaired and instead forces us to replace the entire seat cushion out of pocket. To make matters worst the point of failure seems to lie with gm. A defective sensor design has caused a very large amount of solstice owners to have issues. I don't think it's acceptable to make us pay upwards of $800 for repairs on some

Passenger airbag sensors failed at 50,000 miles, outside of warranty time limit. As a safety issue, this is something that gm needs to acknowledge in good faith. *tr

Air bag light came on. Dealer recommended replacing passenger present sensor which detects the weight of a passenger to turn the airbag on or off. The cost was $885. I can't afford to fix it, so I am riding around with nonoperational airbags with a car with only 34k. Based on Pontiac solstice forums, this is a common problem with Pontiac solstice, but no recall to fix this obvious safety flaw. I would be glad to send you a copy of the dealer invoice with the error codes from 11/14/14. *tr

Got in one day and the air bag sensor light came on. Now it comes on and dings at me every day and until I get this fixed, do not feel comfortable driving my son to school.. *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. In addition, the manufacturer stated that the remedy for the recall was still under development months later. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased (jeff wyler eastgate auto mall, 1117 oh-32, batavia, oh 45103, (513) 752-3447) and (mark sweeney Buick GMC, 3365 highland ave, cincinnati, oh 45213, (513) 621-4888) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. For weeks, the contact experienced an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side near the air bags. Also, the air bag warni

Vehicle overheats; passenger floor inner side gets very hot, coolant light on panel comes on and leaks coolant. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer (benitez auto in caguas puerto rico) but they claim nothing is wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle has done this several times, on november 18, 2011 coolant light came on 7 times and did it again december 11 and 12, 2011. I am afraid that the vehicle my catch fire. In addition I never got the recall for this vehicle, recall for seat belts front anchorage; NHTSA campaign id # 07v454000. Can you please help or inform me of what to do before a tragedy occurs, thank you. *tr

Girlfriend sat in passenger seat and a "service airbag" light cam on my info screen. Turned off after a few seconds then turned back on and has been on since. *tr