2006 Pontiac Solstice problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (148) · Electrical System (16) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
177 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2017-01-26 · campaign 17V061000 · 91,007 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-04-30 · campaign 14E021000 · 14,529 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
Electrical System:ignition 2014-04-10 · campaign 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition
Air Bags 2014-02-10 · campaign 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehicles
Defect: 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 748,0
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at
Service bulletins (701)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 701 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-03 · Air Bags“i have an alarm on my car that states the air bag needs service. i utilized a code reader which indicated there is a failure with the passenger air bag system. i checked for recalls and found one ( nhtsa : 17v061). the vehicle is a 2006 pontiac soltice. i contacted three local gm dealers about making a repair. all stated they do not make repairs on…”
2025-03-31 · Exterior Lighting“headlamp housing is cracking and allowing moisture to get into headlight area. it makes the lights while driving very poor and is a night hazard. …”
2024-10-17 · Air Bags · 192,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer was contacted…”
2024-08-26 · Unknown Or Other“hello i would like to make an agreement with someone to recover a seized vehicle by cbp at the border i made a mistake and i really want to fix it because i really need the car for work but all proof of ownership is inside the vehicle under the driver seat on a red docs bag the guy that sold it to me doesnt want to help me and im just a young bud…”
2024-08-22 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · 38,153 mi“the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side seat sensor air bag warning light was not illuminated; however, the passenger’s side seat was occupied. the contact was notified that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). the vehicle was taken to a dealer a…”
2023-07-07 · Air Bags“passenger seat position sensor for the air bag system has failed. this sensor was inspected and supposedly "reinforced" under the gm recall on this item in 2018, vehicle mileage 22390. it is now 2023, with the vehicle mileage at 25,131. the passenger seat in this vehicle is used very rarely by my wife, so in these 5 years perhaps 400 miles of u…”
2023-06-22 · Air Bags:srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light · 25,126 mi“the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the "service air bag" message was displayed. additionally, the air bag light remained off while the front passenger's seat was occupied. additionally, a beeping sound engaged, and the srs warning light was illuminated while starting the vehicle. the dealer was notified of the failure…”
2023-04-13 · Air Bags“service airbag indication. passenger airbag light off. previous recall completed in 2018 at 87k miles. vehicle is at 104k miles and pps sensor failed again. previous completed recall for this issue is n17v061000. failure is the same, dealer refuses to repair a second time. issue is once again a safety issue with no airbag.…”
2022-12-03 · Engine“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 t…”
2021-12-01 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.