2007 Pontiac Solstice problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (184) · Seats (18) · Electrical System (16)
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219 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 (828)
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 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 828 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Air Bags“there was a recall regarding the airbag sensor. my airbag light was not on, but i brought it into my dealer for repairs. this car is only driven in the summer months and was driven only a few times after the recall was performed. i park it during the winter. the second time i drove it in the spring, the airbag light came on. i called my dealer and …”
2026-06-17 · Electrical System · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system) and 17v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. the contact verified that the key could be removed while the ignition was not in …”
2026-03-09 · Power Train“rear differential fluid leak the 07204 recall pertains to certain pontiac vehicles, specifically the 2007 pontiac solstice, where a faulty rear axle pinion seal may leak, potentially causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge, and the recall began on february 1, 2008. [xxx…”
2025-12-08 · Air Bags · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, dtc: b008171 (passenger air bag suppression system) warning light remained illuminated. the contact stated that the warning light was illuminated prior to the recal…”
2024-12-20 · Air Bags“this is a known failure and a previous recall. the pps system is a failed design and breaks continuously. look at all the complaints you have received. this is extremely dangerous and gm should not be allowed to dismiss. will it take deaths or lawsuits for gm to respond? this is the reason the nhtsa exists. gm needs to be directed to fix with…”
2024-08-13 · Seat Belts“i bought a 2007 pontiac solstice recently from an individual. i saw online that there was an airbag recall. i called my local chevy dealer and they ordered the recall kit. i brought the car in and they did the fix. however, the airbag, on the passenger side, problem still existed. sometimes, when my 110 lb. wife got in the passenger side, the airba…”
2024-06-21 · Air Bags · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was linked with nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer wa…”
2023-11-26 · Service Brakes“while applying the brakes the car down shifts hard, locking up and jerking. many others had reported this problem in online forums. stating a power train or module issue. very dangerous not knowing if your car my jerk into someone or something out of your control. …”
2023-09-04 · Seats“new in 2007 pontiac solstice. in may of 2018 the recall 17036 was completed at 28,000 after waiting several months for the solution and then several months for the part to arrive. pps passenger seat weighted sensor module failed again august 2023 at 36,000 miles. repair only lasted 8,000 miles. i was told this module controls the passenger seat ai…”
2023-03-16 · Air Bags“service air bag warning light is on for passenger seat. had the ppm replaced and still does not work. dealer said i need to replace the front impact sensor. is this covered on a recall? the cost is almost $500.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.