Model year guide

2008 Pontiac wave

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Pontiac wave is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2008 Pontiac wave — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Pontiac wave at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Pontiac wave recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Pontiac wave.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
152.8–169.7 in
Width
65.7–67.3 in
Height
59.1–59.4 in
Wheelbase
97.6 in
Curb weight
2,436–2,531 lb
Front track
56.7–57.1 in
Rear track
55.5–56.3 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Pontiac wave — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 10

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.

Bulletin PIT5399A · Equipment, Electrical System · May 2018

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS MISSING NEEDLE BEARI…

Bulletin PIP5226A · Equipment · Feb 2016

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular p…

Bulletin PIT5264A · Electrical System · Oct 2014

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the automatic transmission operating characteristics for the 2004 through 2007 Aveo/Waves when the transmission's fluid temperature is below 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit). Technicia…

Bulletin PIP3297B · Power Train · Jan 2013

This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

Bulletin 08-08-46-004A · Equipment, Electrical System · Nov 2012

This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

Bulletin 08-08-46-004A · Equipment · Nov 2012

This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not

Bulletin 08-08-44-015C · Electrical System, Equipment · Nov 2012

This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

Bulletin 00-00-89-027G · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Nov 2012

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork

Bulletin 10-08-64-002B · Equipment · Nov 2012

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork

Bulletin 10-08-64-002B · Equipment, Visibility · Nov 2012

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the WAVE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2008 Pontiac wave trims & engines on record

Trims
LT
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl

2008 Pontiac wave vehicles on record

Other Pontiac wave model years

2008 Pontiac wave — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac wave have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Pontiac wave. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.