Pontiac Solstice 2009
Model Solstice made in 2009 by Pontiac got 2 consumer complains as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2 turbo and 2.4.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 19/27/21 | 23.3/37.0545/27.9725 | Regular | 2927 | TWO SEATERS | 22-Jun-08 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/28/22 | 24.3/40/29.5127 | Premium | 2935 | TWO SEATERS | 30-Jun-08 |
| 2.4 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 19/24/21 | 23.7209/32.8754/27.1191 | Regular | 2927 | TWO SEATERS | 22-Jun-08 |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/25/21 | 23.7/35.2/27.7848 | Regular | 2927 | TWO SEATERS | 22-Jun-08 |
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 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-09-09-41-004 | 06/01/2009 | 10032335 | Daewoo/saturn/opel/pontiac/chevrolet: instrument panel cluster (ipc) air bag indicator illuminated (install protective material). upon performing a dtc check, the technician may find a b0012-02, b0012-oe or b0013-oe code stored in the suppl | 03/05/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SB-5078A | 05/01/2009 | 10030746 | Chevrolet/opel/saturn/cadillac/pontiac: a low battery condition on any of the above listed vehicles could potentially cause the sir light to come. the sdm under low power situations could set codes b0083 and b0084. *pe | 11/24/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIP-4469D | 06/01/2009 | 10032884 | Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: dtc p0011 (intake camshaft position (cmp) system performance) and/or p0014 (exhaust camshaft position (cmp) system performance). they may have followed esi diagnostics and/or the code(s) returned. they may have | 06/08/2010 | |
| TSB-08259A | 11/01/2008 | 10028179 | Gmc: onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from on | 03/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4716A | 02/01/2011 | 10038511 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4716A | 02/01/2011 | 10038511 | Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. it could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PI-0128A | 06/01/2010 | 10036544 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewoo/opel: engine misfire/low compression. technician should perform a compression test. results may lead to cylinder with low compression (85-90psi). this may cause the misfire. *pe | 03/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| PIP-4820 | 08/01/2010 | 10036444 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewood/opel: low turbocharger boost pressure or possible dtc p0299. technicians may find dtc p0299 present. may also find the turbo wastegate actuator rod nut missing. most parts of the turbocharger are not ser | 03/14/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-93-002 | 06/01/2009 | 10032461 | Daewoo/opel/saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: turbocharger housing inlet flange cracks in partition wall. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| PIP-4820 | 08/01/2010 | 10036444 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewood/opel: low turbocharger boost pressure or possible dtc p0299. technicians may find dtc p0299 present. may also find the turbo wastegate actuator rod nut missing. most parts of the turbocharger are not ser | 03/14/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-93-002 | 06/01/2009 | 10032461 | Daewoo/opel/saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: turbocharger housing inlet flange cracks in partition wall. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| PIP-4469D | 06/01/2009 | 10032884 | Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: dtc p0011 (intake camshaft position (cmp) system performance) and/or p0014 (exhaust camshaft position (cmp) system performance). they may have followed esi diagnostics and/or the code(s) returned. they may have | 06/08/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| TSB-08259A | 11/01/2008 | 10028179 | Gmc: onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from on | 03/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 08-259 | 09/01/2008 | 10026693 | Gmc: onstar system inoperative - replace onstar module. this can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from onstar. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/02/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-09-07-31-002 | 05/01/2009 | 10030765 | Pontiac/saturn/opel: clutch may not release when depressing clutch pedal during freezing temperatures (install water deflector shield). its most noticeable when starting the vehicle or trying to shift into gear. this condition may be cau | 11/30/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| SB-09-07-31-002 | 05/01/2009 | 10030765 | Pontiac/saturn/opel: clutch may not release when depressing clutch pedal during freezing temperatures (install water deflector shield). its most noticeable when starting the vehicle or trying to shift into gear. this condition may be cau | 11/30/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-09-05-25-003 | 09/01/2009 | 10032458 | Saturn/gmc/ pontiac/ chevrolet: brake pedal spongy, increased pedal travel, increased effort to stop (inspect for leaks, replace brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv), and bleed brake system). may be caused by air accumulating in the mast | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| SB-09-05-25-003 | 09/01/2009 | 10032458 | Saturn/gmc/ pontiac/ chevrolet: brake pedal spongy, increased pedal travel, increased effort to stop (inspect for leaks, replace brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv), and bleed brake system). may be caused by air accumulating in the mast | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| SB-09-05-25-003 | 09/01/2009 | 10032458 | Saturn/gmc/ pontiac/ chevrolet: brake pedal spongy, increased pedal travel, increased effort to stop (inspect for leaks, replace brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv), and bleed brake system). may be caused by air accumulating in the mast | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 06-08-67-016A | 07/01/2008 | 10025963 | Gmc: water leak down a pillar or drips from roof header onto shifter (apply sealer to convertible top seam). *pe | 09/18/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 29700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bag warning off indicator illuminated when a front seat passenger was present and the occupant's weight was 125 pounds. the failure occurred sporadicically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front seat sensor was replaced. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician performed a diagnostic test in which a trouble code was not detected; however the failure was duplicated involving the air bag indicator malfunction. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that the vehicle operated normally. the approximate failure mileage was 29,700. pmb | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the air bag warning off indicator illuminated when a front seat passenger was present and the occupant's weight was 125 pounds. the failure occurred sporadic. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front seat sensor was replaced. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician performed a diagnostic test in which a trouble code was not detected; however the failure was duplicated involving the air bag indicator malfunction. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that the vehicle operated normally. the approximate failure mileage was 29,700. js | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Abbeville | 36310 | Billy Lawrence Pontiac-Gmc, Inc. | 5853551 |
| AL | HUNTSVILLE | 35805 | Bentley Pontiac Cadillac, Inc. | |
| CA | SAN LUIS OBISPO | 93405 | Cuesta Investments, Inc | 5434745 |
| FL | DAYTONA BEACH | 32117 | Gt Daytona, Llc | 236-5000 |
| FL | Green Cove Springs | 32043 | Garber Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac-Gmc Truck, Inc. | |
| GA | Augusta | 30907 | Master Pontiac Buick Gmc, Inc. | 855-9400 |
| IN | LAFAYETTE | 47904 | Mike Raisor Pontiac, Inc. | 4484582 |
| KS | overland park | 66204 | ANDY KLEIN PONTIAC BUICK GMC, INC. | 6425050 |
| KY | Florence | 41042 | JEFF WYLER ALEXANDRIA, INC. | 5258001 |
| MD | glen burnie | 21061 | Wilkins Buick, Inc. | |
| MI | Detroit | 48224 | Ray Laethem Pontiac-Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 8861700 |
| MI | Grand Rapids | 49512 | Todd Wenzel Pontiac Gmc, Inc. | 949-7700 |
| MI | Highland | 48357 | Lafontaine Buick, Pontiac, Gmc, Cadillac, Inc. | 887-4747 |
| MI | Plymouth | 48170 | Bob Jeannotte Pontiac-Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 4532500 |
| MO | Lee's Summit | 64086 | Dave Cross Motors, Inc. | 5243636 |
| NC | Cary | 27511 | Mackenan Automotive Company | 3884131 |
| NJ | Lakewood | 8701 | Jim Curley Pontiac Buick Gmc, Inc. | 363-7400 |
| NJ | WILLIAMSTOWN | 8094 | Pellegrino Pontiac, Buick, Gmc, Inc. | 6290101 |
| NM | ALBUQUERQUE | 87110 | Quality Pontiac Gmc Buick | 7651300 |
| NM | TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES | 87901 | Whitehead Chevrolet Llc | 8947155 |
| NY | BEDFORD HILLS | 10507 | Bedford Hills Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 6667537 |
| NY | port jefferson sta | 631 | King O'Rourke Pontiac-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 473-5700 |
| OH | columbus | 43228 | Haydocy Pontiac-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 279-8880 |
| OK | Oklahoma City | 73132 | Bob Moore Pontiac-Buick-Gmc, Inc. | |
| PA | EASTON | 18045 | Star Pontiac, Inc. | 258-3800 |
| PA | Mechanicsburg | 17050 | Freysinger Pontiac Gmc Buick, Inc. | 766-8422 |
| TX | DALLAS | 75237 | Clay Cooley Gmc, Lp | 709-2000 |
| TX | Granbury | 76049 | Classic Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Gmc, Ltd | 279-8700 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77094 | Archer Pontiac Gmc Inc. | 579-4300 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77074 | David Taylor Cadillac Co. | 7777151 |
| TX | killeen | 76547 | Patriot Limited Partnership | 6907000 |
| VA | Fairfax | 22030 | Farrish Pontiac-Gmc Truck, Inc. | 3524000 |
| VA | vienna | 22182 | Koons Of Tysons Corner, Inc. | 3560400 |
| VA | WOODBRIDGE | 22191 | Route 1 Pontiac-Buick-Gmc, Inc. | 4947121 |
| WA | Arlington | 98223 | Smokey Point Buick Pontiac Gmc, Inc. | 6590886 |
| WA | longview | 98632 | Jim Stirling Motors, Inc. | 423-7840 |
| WI | RACINE | 53406 | Palmen Automotive Group Of Racine, Inc. | 886-5400 |