This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. General motors llc gm is recalling certain model year 20052010 chevrolet cobalt, 2006 2011 chevrolet hhr, 20072010 pontiac g5, 2006 2010 pontiac solstice, 20032007 saturn ion, and 20072010. Jun 06, 2006 on paper, pontiac solstice has the goods to take on todays miata. The noise may be present during low speed driving maneuvers, such as driving in stopandgo traffic or in parking lots, which require declutching and shifting. Transmission fluid level check pontiac solstice 20062009. Sports car heretics will be able to order a fivespeed automatic in 2006. Any service manual, technical service bulletin, priliminary service bulletin, part, accessory, sales or product information found here on site, should be.
Pontiac g6 transmission problems and repair descriptions. It was a runaway hit for pontiac, with 7,000 orders in the first 10 days of availability. Automatic transmission problems pontiac solstice forum. Normally, the solstice is compared to the mazda mx5 or its twinundertheskin, the saturn sky which is a bit like comparing heather graham to sarah michelle gellar and salma hayek. In the questionnaire, we ask subscribers to note any problems with their cars. We have 45 2006 pontiac solstice vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1owner cars, and 55 personal use cars. Manual transmission parts for pontiac solstice for sale ebay. Pontiac solstice power train 2006 pontiac solstice problems. I have a 2006 pontiac solstice that i just bought 2 weeks.
View and download pontiac 2006 solstice owners manual online. I imagine that owning a pontiac solstice gxp is a similar affair. To see how frequently pontiac solstice problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. Check engine light due to gas cap issue check engine light due to gas cap issue a loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate. It was a runaway hit for pontiac, with 7,000 orders in the first 10 days of availability and 6,000 more. Remove the 2 remaining transmission mounting bolts. For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. A jerky automatic transmission could be caused by something as simple as a mass. On the warranty side, the 2006 pontiac solstice comes with gms standard threeyear36,000mile protection, which covers the complete vehicle including tires, and a sixyear100,000mile corrosion. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in. Standard equipment includes 18inch wheels, a manually operated top with a glass rear window and defogger, a tiltadjustable steering wheel and a. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The 2006 pontiac solstice has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
The demise of the pontiac solstice short shift youtube. Pontiac solstice automatic transmission 2006, professional full synthetic dexron vi automatic transmission fluid by acdelco. The worst complaints are seat belts air bags, electrical, and drivetrain problems. General motors llc gm is recalling certain model year 20052010 chevrolet cobalt, 20062011 chevrolet hhr, 20072010 pontiac g5, 20062010 pontiac solstice, 20032007 saturn ion, and 20072010.
Pontiac solstice transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Loud whine when shifting gears1 transmission noise1 nhtsa. Standard equipment includes 18inch wheels, a manually operated top with a glass rear window and defogger, a tiltadjustable steering wheel and a six. Despite quick acceleration times at the track, the car is hamstrung by poorly chosen gear ratios and an unpleasant sounding engine that doesnt. I have hard time driving a manual with my foot problems so has to go 83k miles, tilt,cd would take partial. Consumer states that the dealer is saying that the noise is normal and there is nothing wrong. Apr 07, 2018 one or a couple tips to help you remove your automatic transmission pontiac solstice saturn sky.
This car is fitted with a manuallyoperated softtop so you can enjoy the open air. I want to change the trans fluid on a 2006 pontiac solstice. Acdelco gm original equipment 89048353 manual transmission counter gear bearing fits. A closeratio fivespeed manual transmission with short throws was standard. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The most commonly reported 2006 pontiac solstice problem is. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from. Pontiac solstice torque converter automatic transmission. Pontiac 2006 solstice manuals manuals and user guides for pontiac 2006 solstice. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 37 2006 solstice models nationwide. Shop 2006 pontiac solstice vehicles for sale at cars. The consumer stated that the grinding issue had become so bad that the vehicle would violently jerk not only while attempting to turn, but also while driving straight. The transmission has started to shift hard between 2nd and 3rd gear.
A 5speed manual is standard, and a 5speed automatic optional. Information on driveline clunk noise when shifting gears at low speeds models. When costcutting hobbled the pontiac solstice and saturn skys. We have 2 pontiac 2006 solstice manuals available for free pdf download. Pontiac solstice 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings acdelco gm original equipment 89048353 manual transmission counter gear bearing.
Pontiac solstice problems 2006 pontiac solstice power. One or a couple tips to help you remove your automatic transmission pontiac solstice saturn sky. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 pontiac solstice. There are 224 complaints filed for the 2006 pontiac solstice. I have a 2007 pontiac solstice gxp with i have a 2007 pontiac solstice gxp with a manual transmission and 80k miles. Pontiac g6 transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Jul 18, 2011 a pontiac solstice saturn sky equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a clunk noise when shifting gears at low speeds. This bulletin is being revised to add the 2007 model year for the solstice. Control lever knob and boot assembly saturn sky shown pontiac solstice similar.
Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Solstice roadsters had a manualfolding soft top with a heated glass rear window. The worst complaints are loud whine when shifting gears, transmission noise. These problems includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. On paper, pontiac solstice has the goods to take on todays miata. Limited for pontiac division whenever it appears in this manual. When you punch the pontiac solstices go pedal to the floor, you can almost hear that great les mccanneddie harris tune compared to what. I have a 2006 pontiac solstice that i just bought 2 weeks ago. It also comes with few standard features, to keep the weight of the car as light as possible. To see how frequently pontiac g6 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Pontiac cars and trucks have a tendency to break in certain ways.
Used 2006 pontiac solstice for sale with photos cargurus. The only transmission is a fivespeed manual, with snicksnicks worthy of an mx5, but with slightly longer throws. Page 1 2006 pontiac solstice owner manual seats and restraint systems. While its clear that the gm cars have more visual appeal than. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2007 pontiac solstice 2. By collecting data from actual owners and combining it with information from nhtsa, we can tell you which cars to avoid and what problems happen most. Get reliability information for the 2006 pontiac solstice from consumer.
A fivespeed automatic arrived as an option later in the model year. This is a first year car with a 5 speed manual transmission and the only engine for that year, a 2. Also customer support over the email, and help to fix your car right the first time if you are interested in purchasing a cd of the manual. Pontiac solstice the pontiac solstice was an executive sports car that was manufactured by pontiac division of general motors. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Owners manual, getting to know manual pontiac 2006 solstice owners manual 328 pages. I was driving it yesterday and i came up to a stop and all the sudden my car jerked and i was. Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron. Jul 31, 2006 when you punch the pontiac solstices go pedal to the floor, you can almost hear that great les mccanneddie harris tune compared to what.
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