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2007 Pontiac Solstice

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Solstice.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Pontiac Solstice is a passenger car that relies on a 5‑quart 5W‑30 API engine oil system. In the model’s complaint history from 2006 to 2010, this year records the highest number of owner complaints at 289, with air‑bag problems leading the list and five recalls issued. By contrast, the 2009 model year sees the lowest complaint total at 36, placing the 2007 Solstice at the problematic peak of the vehicle’s early reliability record.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 640 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12580255. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 640 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-45R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12580255 alt 12605566
Engine air filter	15925738 alt 15287103
Spark plug	12681658 alt 12681663
Battery	88866262
Front wiper blades	15214346 alt 25788743
Thermostat	12622410 alt 03522676

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	157.1 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	50 in
Wheelbase	95.3 in
Curb weight	2859 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Solstice of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.5–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2007 GXP Roadster

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	GXP Roadster 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	260 hp	RWD
2007	GXP Roadster 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.60 sec	14.20 sec	260 hp	RWD
2007	GXP Roadster 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.80 sec	14.40 sec	260 hp	RWD
2006	Roadster 2.4L I-4	6.70 sec	15.40 sec	177 hp	RWD
2006	Roadster 2.4L I-4	6.70 sec	15.30 sec	177 hp	RWD
2006	Roadster 2.4L I-4	7.00 sec	15.60 sec	177 hp	RWD
2006	Roadster 2.4L I-4	7.20 sec	15.80 sec	177 hp	RWD
2009	GXP Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	13.70 sec	260 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.03 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	86

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185-205 °F
Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185-205 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60.0

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.023 in / 0.465 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.023 in / 0.465 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.925 in / 0.413 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 125

74 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 125

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155 degrees.	155 degrees
3	26

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the federal complaint record, 2007 shows 289 complaints, which is higher than the 242 recorded in 2006 but lower than the 159 reported in 2008, marking a peak before a sharp decline in subsequent years. The vehicle experienced five recalls each year from 2006 through 2008, decreasing to four in 2009 and three in 2010, while total service bulletins rose steadily from 701 to 1,041 over the same period. The 2007 complaint breakdown lists air bags as the leading issue with 190 reports, followed by power train at 15 and combined air bag/seat concerns at 14, indicating that air‑bag related problems dominate the complaint profile. Crash‑related complaints numbered 12 and fire‑related complaints numbered one for the target year, both modest relative to the overall complaint volume. Given the elevated complaint level and the concentration of air‑bag issues in 2007, it is advisable to avoid purchasing that specific model year.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

828

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

289

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’06’07’08 ’09 ’10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 289 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags190

Power Train15

Air Bags,Seats14

Electrical System,Air Bags10

Engine7

Electrical System7

Power Train,Service Brakes3

Unknown Or Other3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V061000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/01/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger… Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer…

14V171000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 10/04/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In… Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 828 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt Engine oil filter 12580255 Engine air filter 15925738 Spark plug 12681658 Battery 88866262

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Solstice take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Solstice have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.