2007 Pontiac Solstice
Typical pattern 0.9% of complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2007 vehicle — around the middle of the 268 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 8.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is air bags (227 complaints), typically at 8.7 yr or about 42,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 351
- Median age at failure
- 8.0 yr
- Median mileage
- 42,495 n=267
- Crash / fire / tow
- 6% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 5
17V061000 2017-01-26
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
14E021000 2014-04-30
Electrical system:ignition:switch
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
14V171000 2014-04-10
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occup
14V047000 2014-02-10
Air bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
07V589000 2007-12-20
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Air bags mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
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
Air bags 6,300 mi 2.4 yr in service
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
Air bags 14,682 mi 2.6 yr in service
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.
Power train 13,515 mi 1.6 yr in service
TRANSMISSION LOCKING. SETTING DTC CODES P2637 AND P0700, POTENTIAL FOR REAR END COLLISION DUE TO LOCKUPS ON SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. FEELS AS IF CAR IS BRAKING HARD WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DRIVER IS STOPPING. *TR