The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 Pontiac Solstice: airbag warning light
63 of the 243 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 63
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 38,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the inflatable restraint passenger presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,153.
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,126.
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.
Car has less than 10000 miles and the service air bag light came on. Manual says never needs service. The idiot light also came on showing the airbag deployed and seat belt warning light
Went for dq, wife purchased our ice cream. Upon her return to the car and sitting down, the dash passenger air bag indicator light stated system was "off" with her sitting in the seat engine running. This condition continued on the drive home. No sir failure light indicated. When at home, vehicle shut off and she existed. I restarted the car and she go back in the car and sat in the seat. Indicator light stated system was "on". So we have a system that sometimes senses a passenger, and sometimes not. She weighs over 140 lbs., so this should not be part of the problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in 2018 for the seat sensor recall fix - - whatever they did. Believe it might be only a "reinforcement". Car is presently at just over 24,000 miles. Very, very limited passenger seat usage. The only "other" electrical change in this journey was at dq and drive home the vehicle headlight switch was set to parking lamps. When pulling into the garage I reset this switch to "headlamps". So the "on" condition was with headlamps versus the "off indication" with park lamps. That shouldn't matter, but you asked for information. Reported information to gm, case number 9-6235950579
The sensor in the passenger seat for the passenger air bag failed. This causes the service airbag light to remain on. I do not know if airbag will work or not. Vehicle was parked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 500. *tr consumer stated I had a recall for my 2006 pontiac soltice I took it to a dealer and had it worked on to fix the airbag sensor for the passenger side. They said they were finished, and everything worked fine for awhile. Now the airbag sensor light goes from on to off frequently while someone sits in the seat. I`m wondering if they used the same sensors left over from stock from 2006 which maybe bad also. What do I do because I don`t like the idea of my wife riding along being uncomfortable, worrying about being safe.
I took my solstice in to dealership for ignition and airbag recall sept 2018. They fixed ignition but said I needed a new part for the airbag sensor (my airbag light is also on). It has been 9 months and I have repeatedly called the dealership (frederick md) but they tell me there are no parts to fix it. I've also called 2 other local dealerships who have said the same thing. My understanding is that the time limit for these repairs is 10yrs from original sale date, which in my case would be 2016, for the dealership to remedy the recall. What can I do to get this fixed so I can have a passenger ride in my car?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator failed to illuminate when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (carls buick gmc, 2445 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) where it was diagnosed that the pps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 104,361.
I have been trying to book a recall appointment for a year now to have my issue resolved. Every time I speak with kuni chevrolet, they let me know the airbag part is not available. I called customer service for pontiac, only to be re directed back to kuni chevrolet with the exact same outcome. My airbag light is lit on my dash when I have a passenger in the passanger seat.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (gengras chevrolet, 585 connecticut blvd, east hartford, ct 06108) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑762‑2737 and stated that they were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 12/13/2017 *ln consumer stated when a passenger weighing over the required weight limit sits in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag light does not turn to the on position. Very dangerous to have passenger. Updated 7/20/18*jb
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V061000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
63 of 243 owner complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice (26%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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