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
2006 Pontiac Solstice airbags complaints
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Airbag sensor in the passenger seat was replaced by gm dealer and sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't, has done this since being replaced no matter stationary or in motion.
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.
The passenger air bag sensor in my vehicle failed at around 51800 miles . With this type of a safety issue any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur and the weight sensor for the passenger seat dosen't work could end catastrophically. It is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the early failure of this part is a very common issue for this vehicle. I checked my VIN number for a recall of this safety issue but there isn't one for my vehicle.
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?
Almost immediately (within a couple hundred miles) after receiving product safety recall 17036 passenger presence system to add a reinforcement strip to the passenger pps sensor mat, my "service air bag" light came on. When I visited my dealership, they denied that their service could have had any impact on the failure and attempted to charge me a diagnostic fee that would not be applied to a repair.
In may of 2017 dash warning showed service airbag remained on. Took to dealer and it as replaced for $991.20 plus tax. In 2018 received recall notice that stated I would be reimbursed as part was recalled. Took car to dealer to see about reimbursement and did paper work on 7/17/18. While I as there I requested an appointment with the dealer to see if the repaired recalled part was done with the same old part that is under recall, they checked out the previous repair and discovered that the previous repair was made with the same recalled part. Dealer replaced the repaired part through recall campaign 17036. Gm has not reimbursed me for the original repair. As I was not made whole by gm, I am asking for a determination for reimbursement
I took my pontiac in and had ignition switch replaced and they installed a reinforcement strip on the air bag passenger seat .this did not fix the problem .I took it to crossroads chevorlet ,mt. Hope w.v. The internet said that if the reinforcement strip fixed it that was good but if it didnt that they would have to replsaace the sensor.now crossrads have turned it in that is has been repaired and it hasnt. I ask the mechanic when I picked up the car that if I went out and set in the seat if the light on the dash would change butn when I went out and set in it it was still the same .they told me that if I wanted them to keep it or make another appointment that they would run a diagonase on the car and charge me 95.00 dollars and if it was the sensor that they could fix it but it would cost me labor and parts . I had a computer hooked to the car before I took it there and it threw up code p0081 which is the sensor. My car has the same results as it did when I took it there . It still has a warning to service air bag and the light won t change when somebody sets in the passenger seat . Is this something yall can help me with or do I need to get in contact with bbb of wv just wanting recall repaired withoutn any cost . I feel all they have done have put a reinforcement strip on a bad sensor .can yall help me
There is a recall on the passenger air bag switch I took it to a gm dealer and they installed a reinforcement strip on passenger side seat and ignition switch the ignition switch is no problem but the reinforcement strip they installed on a bad switch is the service airbag warning is still on the dash when some one sets in the passenger seat the light will not switch from off to on it's the same as it was when I took it there I've talked to the mechanic and service person and they are telling me that the sensor is not under warranty only the reinforcement strip they installed they also told me to bring it back that there is a 95 dollar diagnostic they could do but if the sensor is bad it still cost me to have it changed I understand this is a used car and they also have told me that it may be another sensor but when I ask the mechanic if I sat down in the passenger seat if the light would switch from off to on he said yes I walked outside set in the passenger seat and the light never I would like to have the complete sensor replaced for the recall on my vehicle the recall number is 17036 and what I've have read on the internet it says if the light on the dash does not switch when someone sets that it should be replaced at no cost just trying to get the recall repaired
2006 pontiac solstice. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag suppression system safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair, due to the part being unavailable.
Brought vehicle to dealership for passenger airbag sensor not working dash light on. Chevrolet does not have parts available for repairs needed. Life safety issue.
We bought the car and the passenger presence system was not working. Since then we have received notifications numerous times that this is a safety issue and that your agency knows this. There have been "no parts to fix this". If this is a safety issue why not do something about the manufacturers?? So driving this puts us at risk and others on the roads !! This is ridiculous. Why have your agency and then do nothing?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in january of 2017. The dealer (steet ponte chevrolet inc, 3036 ny-28, herkimer, ny 13350) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. I have waiting months for the part to come in. When I go to the service department they tell me the part is on back order. Is this the run around ?
Awaiting replacement of the passenger occupancy sensor and reinforcement module for airbag system. The reasonable amount of time has elapsed to complete the repair due to the manufacture's in ability to supply the part to the dealership / authorized service provider. There has been no acknowledgment from the manufacturer on when the part will become available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) was received in march of 2018, which indicated that parts to repair the vehicle were available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mountain home auto range, 2800 american legion blvd, mountain home, id) where the contact was informed that the parts to repair the air bag passenger pressure module were still not available. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
1. Air bag recall 17036 brought 3 times to chevy dealership told me they cannot do anything because they do not have in stock air bag. 2. Passenger door pulley hardware to open door is not working. No part to fix problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). The dealer (moss bros. Chevrolet, 12625 auto mall dr., moreno valley, ca 92555, 951‑485‑3500) was called, but the contact's phone calls were not answered and his messages were not returned. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. While operating the vehicle, the passenger seat air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The contact received the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) in march of 2017, which indicated that an interim repair was available. After contacting the local dealer (weseloh chevrolet, 5335 paseo del norte, carlsbad, california, 92008), the contact was informed not to bring the vehicle in for service until the permanent recall remedy was available. The contact received the permanent repair notice in march of 2018 and the service was performed on the vehicle, which included inspection of the pps sensor mat and installation of a reinforcement strip; however, the passenger side air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not operate as intended. The failure mileage was 40,000.
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 (charles auto family chevrolet, 10851 north st, garrettsville, oh 44231) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 855‑435‑7284 and stated that they were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. Case number:[xxx] was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called starling buick gmc at (866) 695-5787 (1455 s tamlami trail, venice, fl 34285) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, 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 (penske cadillac of south bay, 18600 hawthorne blvd #101, torrance, ca 90504 (877) 591-3502) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and could not confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
Takata inflators, says service passenger air bag, air bag off with passenger present.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bob moore buick gmc (7410 northwest expy, oklahoma city, ok 73132, (405) 721-6000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall - issued in 2016 with no resolve. Potentially dangerous situation with vehicle.
I received a recall notice in january 2017 about the passenger air bag sensor due to broken wiring. Gm states that they have not developed a repair yet. 11 months seems a little too long!
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