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

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

When I apply the brakes to slow down or stop and the car gets to about 20mph the car suddenly brakes hard and jolts. If it were not for the seat belt one could go into the windshield. This happens with each braking. This is extremely dangerous. I see through research online that people have been reporting this issue with this car for years...why isn't there a recall" what is the problem" this is a small car if a semi or just any moving vehicle was close behind me when this happens I and my passenger would probably be crushed. The two engine indicator lights go on and the low engine power light also goes on and stays on. The repair facility seems to be stumped. Someone must know what causes this because it is not an isolated problem that we are experiencing.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Blower motor resistor shorted out and melted and also melted the wiring harness as well. This occurred while driving down the highway. I smelled smoke and then seen it coming out from under the dash on passenger side. This seems to be a common problem see link. www.solsticeforum.com/forum/F62/heater-ac-blower-stopped-working-68002/ there was a recall on the H3 Hummer for this same problem. The Hummer and Pontiac use the same part # from factory. www.solsticeforum.com/forum/F11/new-recall-looming-blower-wiring-harness-115465/ these links outline many people that have the same issue as myself. I dont understand why GM knowingly uses same parts on various vehicles and only recalls one in specific. It is obvious there is a problem. I hope this will

- Kansas City, KS, USA

Petition for NHTSA to commence proceedings for an investigation of the 2006 - 2010 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 -2010 Saturn sky, specifically the area of air bags electrical system (cd enclosed). The consumer stated the above mentioned vehicle had repeated failures of the passenger sensing system (pss) sensor mat. Over time, the mat will kink and fold with use and eventually a break will develop in the circuitry of the sensor mat causing a failure and possibly leading to the passenger air bag not deploying in the case of an accident.

- Temecula, CA, USA

Same problem as stated by many Solstice customers...air bag warning light for passenger side is constantly on...certified dealer says passenger side air bag sensor is defective...this is a severe liability issue that can result in serious injury or death...GM should announce an immediate recall to have this defect repaired before injury or death is caused by their negligence...lawsuit waiting to happen.

- Pawleys Island, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed indicating to service the air bags. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Charles Town, WV, USA

Daughters in 2006 Solstice. Drunk driver ran red light going 50 mph and hit our daughters making a left turn. Severe impact on an angle (front/left side) with 2 foot intrusion into occupant compartment. Airbags did not deploy. Required prolonged extrication; serious injury with bayflight to hospital. 2006 Solstice is a GM recall vehicle for defective ignition switch.

- Tampa, FL, USA

On Nov 2014 I bought this Pontiac roadster from the original owner with the air bag lights on with a mere 32500 miles on it, I drove the car 1 month & parked it for the winter, last week 3-30-2015 I took it to my shop to have the air bag lite code scanned & it read faulty seat rear seat belt module GM part # 15874981-15838918 & would not clear, I called GM to find out it was not under warranty or recall & it was over a 800 $ fix, I was shocked ! I looked up this problem on the internet only to find alot of the same complaints from the 3 years in service on the Solstice & sky's all saying the same thing, faulty air bag passenger seat module, this is a GM problem that is totally unsafe car to drive, it needs recalled asap as I understand I have no air bags & no seat belt tensioner also, im scared of this car & I am on a fixed income and can not afford to fix it, there gotta be a way GM can fix this so at least I can have air bags & seat belt tension to the driver at the very least, my wife is afraid to drive in this car with me, I refuse to sell this car until its fixed & safe, if GM will not fix this I will not buy another GM, they only made this car 3 years & they need all the safety features it can have up & running properly, how dare GM not to fix this car in Nov with the faulty ignition switch & not fix this air bag safety feature while it was in the GM shop, also am I correct that the seat belt tensioners upon impact will not work w/O the air bags working ? do you realize how many of these cars are on the road with the seat belt & air bags not working. This needs fixed asap by a recall !!! this is a very serious safety problem that GM needs to fix, sincerely [xxx] age 52 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Altoona, PA, USA

Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituents re GM ignition claims. 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The consumer stated in August 2006, she experienced an incident involving the ignition switch where the keys locked up in the auxiliary position rendering which caused the key to become stuck in the ignition. In January 2011, the same issue occurred. On October 11, 2012, the consumers husband was involved in an accident while driving the vehicle. Also, the air bag did not deploy. The consumers husband was injured.

- Warren, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Seminole, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the when the vehicle was in the off position, the steering wheel failed to lock. Also the door chimes failed to alert when the key was placed in the ignition. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 14E021000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

- Scottsville , KY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated the ignition was repaired due to a safety recall. Three weeks later, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The failure occurred daily. The dealer stated that the air bag unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 10/24/14 the consumer stated the remote key did not open the doors or the trunk. Updated 12/09/14 the consumer feels the cost of the repairs should be covered. Updated 05/19/2015

- New Baltimore , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The parts needed to the repairs were unavailable. The dealer was contacted but stated that they could not repair the vehicle for five months. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

- Appling, GA, USA

2006 Pontiac Solstice. Counsel representing consumer writes in regards to ignition switch parts currently unavailable to complete recall.

- Loomis, CA, USA

Vehicle was in dealership for ignition switch recall work (recall 14063 and 14113). When vehicle was returned to me upon completion of the work, the vehicle would sometimes start, and sometimes not. I start with the transmission in gear, clutch depressed. This may or may not have any impact on the issue, which the service technician reported was an issue with the hall effect devices in the key head. I am an ex GM electrical engineer - I understand neutral safety. This is not a clutch/transmission neutral safety issue, this is a key switch failure to engage crank issue. The old ignition switch always started in this crank configuration. At this time, I have my vehicle at home, and both recall keys have demonstrated a refusal to start the car at times. Turn the key, no crank. Great, if I dump the clutch and stall the vehicle, I may be in a road condition that is very dangerous and be unable to start my car. It "could" be a walk home failure per the technicians comments if I understood him correctly. In returning "one" of the "two" supplied keys so they could order replacements, the comment was made they have seen this issue with hall key heads before. Excuse me, I would think a "no start" condition is a recall condition -- you can get someone hurt in traffic. I would also think all key head should be checked for performance prior to installation in service. How many of the recalled "fixed" vehicles have these unsafe keys in customers hands? I challenge this solution as a "fix", and question the recall solution.

- White Lake, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the dealer did not have the parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re GM recall. 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available. The consumer back a month later, and was informed, the parts were still not available.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

- Maddison, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received two notifications for recall NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (airbag, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Stillwater, MN, USA