NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2009 Pontiac Solstice (Page 2 of 2)

5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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2009 Pontiac Solstice seat belts / air bags problems

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2009 Pontiac Solstice Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #11

Aug 012014

Solstice

  • miles

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

My Solstice is part of the ignition recall. Passenger air bag sensor light has been on since Aug. 2014. Ignition replaced today 10/8/14. Dealership says that I have a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat and that neither side airbag will deploy should I have an accident. First I'm told it will cost me $800 to replace. My response was that I would be contacting GMC about this. Then I'm told to hold off that they would put their "GMC calculator" on it and let me know what GMC says. A few minutes later I get a call saying that GMC would cover $500 of the $800 charge. My complaint is that the faulty ignition has a direct affect on the proper operation of the airbags. This car is only 5 years old. In 2010 I had to have the ignition replaced "while it was still under warranty" because the car wouldn't turn off after turning the ignition to off. The second faulty ignition has now affected the safe operation of my airbags which, should I have an accident, the driver airbag will not even open. I feel GMC should be responsible for the replacement of the faulty sensor. Should something happen to me before this is accomplished, I have escalated this information to my family and legal counsel.

- Jasper, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 012014

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 30,260 miles
Air bag fault light came on, took it to the dealer, they advised it was the sensor module in the passenger seat has failed no recalls and no warranty. This is a safety issue on a part that has failed on every Solstice I am aware of, this needs to be a recall by GM or do more people have to get injured before they do what is right! seems to be a money grab by the dealers as they charge $900 + when the part is a $ 350 item not impressed by GM.

- Calais, ME, USA

problem #9

Jul 102014

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 34,200 miles
Service air bags alert on the dic when car is turned on.

- Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 122014

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 2,317 miles

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

Service SRS light came on, faulty airbag sensors in passenger seat. Very common failure for kappa vehicles. Very expensive repair.

- Freeland, MI, USA

problem #7

May 072014

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 22,600 miles
Rear diff has leak after 22000 miles the same as the 06/07's. check airbag light randomly turns on while driving at various speeds.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #6

Sep 302013

Solstice 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,432 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated and the passenger front air bag erroneously deactivated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 8,432. Updated 6/10/14 the consumer stated when she returned to the dealer for the third time, she was informed problem was a kinked wire in the steering column. The light stayed off, until April 2014. Onstar diagnostic determined the passenger seat sensor module was defective. The consumer paid $683 to have the air bag sensor in the passenger seat replaced.updated 07/22/14

- Pass Christian, MS, USA

problem #5

Sep 092013

Solstice

  • 19,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that there was no diagnosis. The warning light was reset. The manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000. The vehicle current mileage was 20,500.

- Lake Grove, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 302013

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 5,100 miles
Purchased used 2009 Solstice on 9/30/13. Previous problem with previous owner but mossy motors, new orleans, la said most likely minor problem. Any time brakes are applied or moving 0 to 70 miles per hour the service air bag light comes on many times intermittently, along with the red warning seatbelt light. I do not know if it is driver or passenger. I do know that previous owner had same problem as per car fax. I am unsure if mossy motors in new orleans will fix it. Small car without airbag protection and seatbelt default spells fatality in serious accident. GM should have to recall this car as they have recalled some 300,000 for like air bag/seatbelt defaults. The internet discussions for like Solstice problems is incredibly high with repair costs that are not affordable. Please do as your web page states and investigate this safety hazard.

- Pass Christian, MS, USA

problem #3

Jun 202013

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 22,500 miles
Received a "service air bag" notice on the dash. It is not triggered every time the car runs but in reading forums to research the problem, there seems to be an bigger issue dating back to 2011. More and more Solstice and Saturn sky car owners are asking this same question. The problem seems to be a passenger seat sensor control unit under the seat but the fix is more expensive than the seat. Any recall for this would be safer for my family and others as well. Thank you

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 152013

Solstice 4-cyl

  • 36,512 miles
Passenger seat airbag sensor not functioning. Service airbag warning stays on as well as idiot light on dash. Light on dash indicates passenger airbag is not activated. Traveling along freeway and sensor appeared to be working fine and then lights and warning went on. Continued traveling and one time it started functioning and then went out again after maybe five minutes. Traveled an additional 4,000 miles, because we were on vacation, and my wife did not and does not have the security of having her airbag functional.

- Linden, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 102011

Solstice 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 29,700 miles
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 sporadically. 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. Updated 11/28/12 the consumer stated the failure occurred at the dealership when the employee/advisor was asked to sit in the passenger seat and the air bag on/off signaled off. Updated

- Bolivia, NC, USA

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