Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 060941004 | 05/01/2008 | 060941004F | 10020722 | Passenger side airbag door does not flush with dash pad/warped. (reposition locking tabs on airbag panel). *kb updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 9/12/08. *pe | 01/03/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/13/2013 | 27000 | ||
| Service air bag warning information light cam on. brought to gm dealer said to be pas,seat sensor was bad out of warente and to repair at a cost of 800.00 dollars i think this safty item should be gms concern. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 27200 | 1 | |
| The air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly (2 mos) after its 'bumper-to-bumper' warranty expired. any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. it is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle brand. *tr | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 27200 | ||
| The air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly (2 mos) after its 'bumber-to-bumper' warranty expired. any passanger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. it is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle brand. | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 60211 | 1 | |
| The passenger sensor in my pontiac solstice went out on august 12th while there was a passenger in my vehicle. this has caused the passenger airbag system to longer function. it is a very costly and dangerous problem that seems to be happening to many solstice owners. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 60211 | ||
| The passenger sensor in my pontiac solstice went out on august 12th while there was a passenger in my vehicle. this has caused the passenger airbag system to longer function. it is a very costly and dangerous problem that seems to be happening to many solstice owners. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 7700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the module for the air bag to the passenger seat needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 30,300. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 7700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the module for the air bag to the passenger seat needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 30,300. kmj | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 7700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the module for the air bag to the passenger seat needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 30,300.rl | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 54900 | 1 | |
| Airbag light came on. service air bag on the display. contacted gm b0081 code. $900 to repair. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 54900 | ||
| Airbag light came on. service air bag on the display. contacted gm b0081 code. $900 to repair. | |||
| 05/25/2012 | 36201 | ||
| I noticed the air bag passenger light was illuminating off. there was an adult in the seat with a weight of 135 lbs. also the dic displayed service air bag. from what i gather on the internet, the problem is with the passenger seat module. the cost to fix this is over $600. i cannot pay this. | |||
| 10/08/2011 | 28000 | ||
| Service air bag warning light began to illuminate. checked manual and manual stated to see local dealer immediately. immediately means to me that this is a major safety concern. took to authorized pontiac dealer. they diagnosed the following: service air bag light is on scanned code b0081 code stored current check out performed diagnosis and pps system has no data pps has current codes 2036-1063 indicating failed pps module. $575.92 ptl to replace and program replaced pps system all in one assy with cushion wiring module, etc. recalibrate system clear codes and recheck operation ok. so bottom line, like several other identical complaints filed the passenger side air bag sensor went bad. inquired with authorized dealer if pontiac would stand behind what is an apparent numerous owners of this type of vehicle make and year occurrance with the vehicle. provided the complaints listed on this site. authorized dealer simply told me the car was no longer under warranty and that nothing could be done. how many more 2007 pontiac solstice's with low mileage have to report this problem before a recall is obvious? this is not just a squeaky rattle this is safety. these cars are equipped with air bags for a reason. they are small compact two seaters. without a properly working air bag it could be fatal for passenger in a collision. because of the small size of the car it would not take a substantial collision for safety to be a an issue. will it require someone being permanently injured or losing their life before a recall is required? i dont even know cars and i can read the posts on this site and know 2 + 2 does equal a manufacturer defect in the airbag system of these vehicles. please initiate and make pontiac do the right thing for their customers safety! | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 34000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the service air bag warning light began to illuminate. the air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace the indicators for the air bags at the owners expense of $600-$1000. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 34,000. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 34000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the service air bag warning light began to illuminate. the air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace the indicators for the air bags at the owners expense of $600-$1000. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 34,000. rvk | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the service air bag light started to illuminate. the air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they have to replace the indicators for the air bags at the owners expense of $600-$1000. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 34,000. mw | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 13000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bags light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed which located the failure at the air bags sensor. the dealer replaced the air bag sensor, the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer took a report 71-977-959082 , but did not offer to assist with the cost of the repair. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 14,000. vf | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 13000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bags light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the air bags sensor. the dealer replaced the air bag sensor the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer took a report 71-977-959082 , but did not offer to assist with the repair. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 14,000. li | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 19240 | ||
| 2007 pontiac solstice airbag problems.service airbag light stays on.this seems tobe a very common problem with this model.over $600 to have this repaired. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 15500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bag light began illuminating on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the air bag module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 15,500 and the current mileage was 17,307. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 15500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bag light began illuminating on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the air bag module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 15,500 and the current mileage was 17,307. sm. | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 14682 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminates whenever the seat is occupied. the dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 14,682. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 25000 | ||
| 2007 pontiac solstice passneger seat airbag light is intermittant with passenger sitting in sit. | |||
| 01/17/2008 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the front passenger seat belt sensor was not working. she called the dealer and she was advised that the seat belt sensor was working properly. on a later date, the air bag warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the seat sensor or the console sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 26,669. | |||
| 01/17/2008 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. while driving approximately 65 mph she noticed that the front passenger seat belt sensor was not working. she called the dealer and she was advised that the seat belt sensor was working properly. years later the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. the contact stated the air bag light states on constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. the dealer performed a diagnostic and advised her it was the seat sensor or the console sensor that was causing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired because of the cost. the failure mileage was unknown the current mileage was 26,669. vwb | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 6300 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the ocs in the front passenger seat misclassified a 125 lbs. adult as a child. as a result, the front passenger side air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the only remedy would be to install an air bag on and off switch at the contact's expense. the vehicle has not been adequately repaired. the failure and current mileages were 6,300. updated 05/26/09 *bf updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact received a recall notice in december of 2007 regarding the power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal. in february of 2008, she went to the dealer and had the vehicle repaired. in march of 2008, while driving 58 mph in wet conditions, the wheels suddenly locked. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and she believed that the recall was repaired improperly. the powertrain and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 40,000. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 20 | 07/31/2007 | |
| The passenger air bag system fails to engage occasionally when a passenger is in the seat. my wife weighs 115 lbs, 5ft 2 in and on numerous occasions the system has not engaged. the car has been taken back to the dealership twice and they have been shown the system was off with a passenger in the seat. third time is coming this week as it still isn't working all the time. each time they have reloaded the computer system and it works for a while. *tr | |||