NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2006 Pontiac Solstice (Page 1 of 9)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,401 miles

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2006 Pontiac Solstice seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Pontiac Solstice Owner Comments (Page 1 of 9)

problem #167

Nov 252022

Solstice

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The electric system appears to be unsafe, the ignition doesn't turn over and drains the battery every day. I'm also worried about the airbags and other recalls on this car. I contacted the dealer "Dave Kirk Automotive" in Crossville, TN weeks ago. They took the vin # and looked up the recalls. This was a month ago. They said they would get the parts and call me. No one at the dealer has contacted me again. They know there are serious recalls on this vehicle. I need help on this. I'm 74, the car only has 39000 miles on it. This needs to be fixed at once.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #166

Oct 312021

Solstice

  • miles
I purchased a 2006 Pontiac Solstice from a Lexus dealership in 2020. No known issues were discussed when I purchased the vehicle. The ignition switch turned off while I was driving around a curve which caused engine to stall, and my steering wheel to locked up preventing me from turning. I crashed into a guardrail at 60 mph and my car spun, hitting the back as well. The car is totaled. My airbag did NOT deploy in the crash, resulting in worsened injuries. Thankfully no other cars were involved, but the faulty ignition switch put my safety at risk. The car is available for inspection, and is currently in the hands of my insurance agency who has inspected and totaled it. I did not drive much, and had not experienced this issue prior with my car.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #165

May 262021

Solstice

  • miles
my car had a recall on it when I bought it for the air bag sensor in the pass seat. I took it in and they patched it...not fixed it but a patch... it has been sat in about 20 times since and now has the light on. I will not pay them to repatch or fix this as they should of fixed it properly the first time, if you OKed the use of a tape patch than you can pay for the proper fix. these should never of been patched. they should of been fixed. it will not go back to the dealer that did the patch as I got the car back with grease on many portions of the neer new like leather as well as the new like exterior of the car along with scratch, dent etc. so somebody needs to find the correct fix and have these cars fixed!! not a patch that last 20 times sat in. this is a low millage car and garage or carport kept, still looks about like a 2 month old car. is is despicable that any body could be permitted to patch something like this!! it was patched by perston hood chevy in fortwalton beach florida.

- Shalimar, FL, USA

problem #164

Feb 122021

Solstice

  • 10,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car has less than 10000 miles and the service air bag light came on. Manual says never needs service. The idiot light also came on showing the airbag deployed and seat belt warning light

- Perrysburg, OH, USA

problem #163

Sep 052020

Solstice

  • 24,332 miles
Went for dq, wife purchased our ice cream. Upon her return to the car and sitting down, the dash passenger air bag indicator light stated system was "off" with her sitting in the seat engine running. This condition continued on the drive home. No sir failure light indicated. When at home, vehicle shut off and she existed. I restarted the car and she go back in the car and sat in the seat. Indicator light stated system was "on". so we have a system that sometimes senses a passenger, and sometimes not. She weighs over 140 lbs., so this should not be part of the problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in 2018 for the seat sensor recall fix - - whatever they did. Believe it might be only a "reinforcement". car is presently at just over 24,000 miles. Very, very limited passenger seat usage. The only "other" electrical change in this journey was at dq and drive home the vehicle headlight switch was set to parking lamps. When pulling into the garage I reset this switch to "headlamps". so the "on" condition was with headlamps versus the "off indication" with park lamps. That shouldn't matter, but you asked for information. Reported information to GM, case number 9-6235950579

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #162

Aug 102019

Solstice

  • miles
Airbag sensor in the passenger seat was replaced by GM dealer and sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't, has done this since being replaced no matter stationary or in motion.

- East Palestine, OH, USA

problem #161

Sep 012019

Solstice

  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The sensor in the passenger seat for the passenger air bag failed. This causes the service airbag light to remain on. I do not know if airbag will work or not. Vehicle was parked.

- Myerstown, PA, USA

problem #160

Apr 062018

Solstice

  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 500. Consumer stated I had a recall for my 2006 Pontiac soltice I took it to a dealer and had it worked on to fix the airbag sensor for the passenger side. They said they were finished, and everything worked fine for awhile. Now the airbag sensor light goes from on to off frequently while someone sits in the seat. I`M wondering if they used the same sensors left over from stock from 2006 which maybe bad also. What do I do because I don`T like the idea of my wife riding along being uncomfortable, worrying about being safe.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #159

Sep 032019

Solstice

  • 51,800 miles
The passenger air bag sensor in my vehicle failed at around 51800 miles. With this type of a safety issue any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur and the weight sensor for the passenger seat dosen't work could end catastrophically. It is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the early failure of this part is a very common issue for this vehicle. I checked my VIN number for a recall of this safety issue but there isn't one for my vehicle.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

problem #158

Sep 172018

Solstice

  • 75,000 miles
I took my Solstice in to dealership for ignition and airbag recall Sept 2018. They fixed ignition but said I needed a new part for the airbag sensor (my airbag light is also on). It has been 9 months and I have repeatedly called the dealership (frederick md) but they tell me there are no parts to fix it. I've also called 2 other local dealerships who have said the same thing. My understanding is that the time limit for these repairs is 10yrs from original sale date, which in my case would be 2016, for the dealership to remedy the recall. What can I do to get this fixed so I can have a passenger ride in my car?

- Mount Airy, MD, USA

problem #157

Jan 092019

Solstice

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Almost immediately (within a couple hundred miles) after receiving product safety recall 17036 passenger presence system to add a reinforcement strip to the passenger pps sensor mat, my "service air bag" light came on. When I visited my dealership, they denied that their service could have had any impact on the failure and attempted to charge me a diagnostic fee that would not be applied to a repair.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #156

Jul 172018

Solstice

  • 100,000 miles
In may of 2017 dash warning showed service airbag remained on. Took to dealer and it as replaced for $991.20 plus tax. In 2018 received recall notice that stated I would be reimbursed as part was recalled. Took car to dealer to see about reimbursement and did paper work on 7/17/18. While I as there I requested an appointment with the dealer to see if the repaired recalled part was done with the same old part that is under recall, they checked out the previous repair and discovered that the previous repair was made with the same recalled part. Dealer replaced the repaired part through recall campaign 17036. GM has not reimbursed me for the original repair. As I was not made whole by GM, I am asking for a determination for reimbursement

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #155

Dec 052018

Solstice

  • miles
I took my Pontiac in and had ignition switch replaced and they installed a reinforcement strip on the air bag passenger seat.this did not fix the problem.I took it to crossroads chevorlet, mt. Hope w.V. the internet said that if the reinforcement strip fixed it that was good but if it didnt that they would have to replsaace the sensor.now crossrads have turned it in that is has been repaired and it hasnt. I ask the mechanic when I picked up the car that if I went out and set in the seat if the light on the dash would change butn when I went out and set in it it was still the same.they told me that if I wanted them to keep it or make another appointment that they would run a diagonase on the car and charge me $95 dollars and if it was the sensor that they could fix it but it would cost me labor and parts. I had a computer hooked to the car before I took it there and it threw up code P0081 which is the sensor. My car has the same results as it did when I took it there. It still has a warning to service air bag and the light won T change when somebody sets in the passenger seat. Is this something yall can help me with or do I need to get in contact with BBB of wv just wanting recall repaired withoutn any cost. I feel all they have done have put a reinforcement strip on a bad sensor.can yall help

- Itmann, WV, USA

problem #154

Dec 042018

Solstice

  • miles
There is a recall on the passenger air bag switch I took it to a GM dealer and they installed a reinforcement strip on passenger side seat and ignition switch the ignition switch is no problem but the reinforcement strip they installed on a bad switch is the service airbag warning is still on the dash when some one sets in the passenger seat the light will not switch from off to on it's the same as it was when I took it there I've talked to the mechanic and service person and they are telling me that the sensor is not under warranty only the reinforcement strip they installed they also told me to bring it back that there is a 95 dollar diagnostic they could do but if the sensor is bad it still cost me to have it changed I understand this is a used car and they also have told me that it may be another sensor but when I ask the mechanic if I sat down in the passenger seat if the light would switch from off to on he said yes I walked outside set in the passenger seat and the light never I would like to have the complete sensor replaced for the recall on my vehicle the recall number is 17036 and what I've have read on the internet it says if the light on the dash does not switch when someone sets that it should be replaced at no cost just trying to get the recall repaired

- Itmann, WV, USA

problem #153

Sep 012018

Solstice

  • miles
2006 Pontiac Solstice. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag suppression system safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair, due to the part being unavailable.

- Sioux Rapids, IA, USA

problem #152

Jun 012018

Solstice

  • 94,000 miles
Brought vehicle to dealership for passenger airbag sensor not working dash light on. Chevrolet does not have parts available for repairs needed. Life safety issue.

- Homer Glen, IL, USA

problem #151

Jan 012010

Solstice

  • 25,000 miles
We bought the car and the passenger presence system was not working. Since then we have received notifications numerous times that this is a safety issue and that your Agency knows this. There have been "no parts to fix this". if this is a safety issue why not do something about the manufacturers"? so driving this puts us at risk and others on the roads !! this is ridiculous. Why have your Agency and then do nothing"

- Ridgeland, SC, USA

problem #150

Jul 032018

Solstice

  • miles
Takata recall. I have waiting months for the part to come in. When I go to the service department they tell me the part is on back order. Is this the run around ?

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #149

Apr 232018

Solstice

  • miles
Awaiting replacement of the passenger occupancy sensor and reinforcement module for airbag system. The reasonable amount of time has elapsed to complete the repair due to the manufacture's in ability to supply the part to the dealership / authorized service provider. There has been no acknowledgment from the manufacturer on when the part will become available.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #148

Mar 012018

Solstice

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags) was received in March of 2018, which indicated that parts to repair the vehicle were available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mountain home auto range, 2800 american legion blvd, mountain home, id) where the contact was informed that the parts to repair the air bag passenger pressure module were still not available. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mountian Home, ID, USA

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