The service and repair manual for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice — 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | GT Convertible 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · GXP Convertible 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 189 complaints · 304 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Solstice manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 562
- General Information 1,810
- Accessories & Equipment 2,812
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 152
- Body & Frame 876
- Brakes 672
- Restraints 306
- Drivelines & Axles 87
- Steering 96
- Electrical 2,359
- Suspension 202
- Engine Mechanical 758
- Transmission 259
- Engine Performance 2,406
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Solstice
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 17V061000In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passe.
- Air Bags · 14V047000If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a c.
Owners have filed 189 complaints and Pontiac has issued 304 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Solstice. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Solstice manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Solstice?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the GT Convertible 2-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, SE Convertible 2-Door, GXP Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 2008 Solstice problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Solstice, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 2008 Solstice wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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