A Pontiac Solstice VIN opens with 1G2 (the United States). Position 11, the plant, reads Y; a 2009 Solstice carries 9 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 6 recall campaigns and 651 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Pontiac Solstice VIN
Here is a real 2009 Pontiac Solstice VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 1G2MT35X79Y102480 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Pontiac Solstice VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 25 Pontiac Solstice VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G2 | United States | — | 25 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Pontiac Solstice
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Pontiac Solstice has not yet outlived: its 4 years still map one-to-one. All 4 model years of the Pontiac Solstice, 2006 to 2009, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Pontiac Solstice VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 25 VINs the Pontiac Solstice uses 8 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | M (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | B (72%) · G (12%) · T (8%) · C (4%) · N (4%) | 5 distinct |
| 8 — engine | B (80%) · X (20%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Pontiac Solstice VIN gets you
Behind a Pontiac Solstice VIN: 651 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 651 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 22 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
Where to find the VIN on a Pontiac Solstice
A Pontiac Solstice VIN normally opens with 1G2; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Pontiac Solstice VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns and 651 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Pontiac Solstice.
What year is my Solstice by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2009 Solstice carries 9, a 2008 Solstice carries 8, a 2007 Solstice carries 7.
Where was my Solstice built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 651 dated Pontiac Solstice VINs it reads Y 99%.
What does position 4 mean on a Pontiac Solstice VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 25 Pontiac Solstice VINs here, M is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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