2006 Pontiac Solstice power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drive axle seal leak. The rear differential is leaking due to a faulty pinion seal. I checked all recall information, and yes, it was recalled. I will notify the dealer of the recall and request that it be repaired at no cost. The vehicle was parked when I noticed the leak. Small amount on garage…”
filed Aug 26, 2019
“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.”
filed Nov 17, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE…Campaign 07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007
Power Train problems in other Solstice years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Solstice | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Solstice | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Solstice | 24 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.