[Laura]

I just had the water pump replaced on my '07 Solstice. From what I have read, this should have been a recall from the dealer. I just went over 50k miles so I had to pay the dealer for the repair. How many Solstice owners with various makes and models have had an issue with their water pump?

 

[rob the elder]

The water pump is covered under the power train warranty if you are under 100,000 miles AND if you are inside of 5 years since the in service date. Since your car is a model year 2007, if your car's in service date was early 2007 then it would be outside the 5 year limit. You can get the official in service date from your GM dealer. If the repair was performed prior to the in service date plus 5 years, then it should be covered. If not, then . . .sorry.

 

[chickenwire]

+20 pts to Rob.

Read on Laura, and take comfort in numbers. You are far from alone on this one. I was about 5 months past my "in service" date.

(click the link below)

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/waterpump-woes-58947/

 

[chickenwire]

Hey, Rob the Mod. Just had an observation. I think many new comers miss the fact that we post links in our replies because they get shortened and underlined - they don't really stand out.

Can you ask an admin if they can change the default to maybe highlight the link in a different color or something?

 

[rob the elder]

Hey, Rob the Mod. Just had an observation. I think many new comers miss the fact that we post links in our replies because they get shortened and underlined - they don't really stand out.

Can you ask an admin if they can change the default to maybe highlight the link in a different color or something?

Good point

Momsol is the one to ask. If she does not see this today, send her a PM. Its a good suggestion.:grouphug:

 

[Laura]

Thanks Rob. Yes, I'm over the 5 years, so I got one nice big fat repair bill. They also flushed the coolant system and replaced the thermostat. I spoke to GM. Hope sometime down the road they have a recall because then I can get my repair money back. Yea right, oh well.

 

[MidniteBlues]

Thanks Rob. Yes, I'm over the 5 years, so I got one nice big fat repair bill. They also flushed the coolant system and replaced the thermostat. I spoke to GM. Hope sometime down the road they have a recall because then I can get my repair money back. Yea right, oh well.

Just for reference, what are they charging nowadays?:huh:
Inquiring minds wanna know..

 

[rob the elder]

Thanks Rob. Yes, I'm over the 5 years, so I got one nice big fat repair bill. They also flushed the coolant system and replaced the thermostat. I spoke to GM. Hope sometime down the road they have a recall because then I can get my repair money back. Yea right, oh well.

You can ask GM is they will share in the cost of the repair. A good will event that they do sometimes agree to.:thumbs:

 

[The_Ghost]

Just for reference, what are they charging nowadays?:huh:
Inquiring minds wanna know..

See my post:

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f43/dreaded-waterpump-leak-74822/

 

[Ten96]

Another water pump replacement here.

2006 Solstice
69,000 miles
Cost: $549

 

[tazz]

Mine was at 36000 and covered, but when got down here in SC the upper hose had a gash in it from the fan shroud. I think that should have been caught by the tec. Cost 160 on me, not covered by warranty. Check those upper hoses people.

 

[Racer_X]

These water pumps need to be changed every 35k to 40k-- you might be able to extend this using waterless coolant-- trust me-- and the killer part is that pump and gaskets are about $40! The 500.00 is pure labor and profit-- definitely crappy on behalf of Guvment Motors

 

[Laura]

Water pump, coolant flush and thermostat cost me $910 at the dealer. OUCH!!!!