2009 Pontiac Solstice problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (24) · Electrical System (4) · Seats (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 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 (929)
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 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 929 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-08-14 · Air Bags · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact called the dealer, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that an electrical sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of t…”
2022-09-07 · Air Bags“my issue is with the initial recall of the air bag system. why is the air bag replaced only one time when this is an ongoing problem. my air bag system needs replaced for the second time but it is not covered. i don't understand the logic behind not continually correcting an ongoing problem. can you please help me? [xxx] information redacted purs…”
2021-10-31 · Air Bags“my solstice had recall # 14092 & 14133 for service airbag to passenger seat completed on 4/27/2018. as of 10/25/2019 the service airbag light is once again on and indicates that the passenger airbag is off. the recall part has malfunctioned. please contact with another recall to fix this problem. my solstice has 25,600 miles. …”
2021-08-02 · Air Bags“over the years i've received multiple info cards from dealerships concerning this recall. i return their request for having recall work scheduled. the dealerships then return my call usually in a few days saying they are unable to aquire parts for recall work. so far no dealership has been able to do the install due to parts shortage. where do …”
2021-04-08 · Air Bags · 64,500 mi“passenger airbag warning light came on and is always on. driver info display indicates "service airbag" every time i start the car. pps mat recall has already been performed. the reinforcement repair has failed. the exact same pps mat is used on the cadillac cts, and the recall for that was to replace the sensor because it was determined t…”
2020-12-18 · Air Bags · 64,000 mi“passenger airbag indicator light always on. driver info display always indicates "service airbag" (with alert tone) every time i start the car. i believe this is related recall 17v061000 for failures in the passenger side airbag sensor pps mat. solstice repair was added reinforced tape. cts repair for same issue was to replace the sensor. man…”
2020-07-03 · Seats · 35,500 mi“almost 36k miles and the service airbag light appeared on my dash while driving on a highway with a partner (adult over 150 lbs) and the passenger air bag turned off, i went out of the highway for his safety and drive slower our way back to work, but suddendly he kind of accomodate himself on the seat and the service airbag light disappered, so i a…”
2018-09-14 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. the dealer (don mealey chevrolet, 17185 fl-50, clermont, fl 34711, 352-394-6176) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall r…”
2018-09-10 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called chevrolet buick marble falls at (830) 693-2…”
2018-08-08 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. the contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amou…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.