Air bag service light came on. My vehicle has never been in an accident. The passenger side air bag will not come on when an adult sits in the seat. This is a problem because I have a teenage daughter whom sits on the passenger side.
2006 Pontiac Solstice airbags complaints
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At 33800 miles , the service airbag warning light came on and indicated an off condition for the passenger seat even with an adult passenger seated. I consider this as a very serious safety problem. If an accident were to occur, the passenger would have no airbag protection. The sensor replacement is very expensive and the passenger airbag remains off. Many solstice owner have had the same problem. I think this is a serious safety issue and a recall should be issued by gm to fix this serious safety issue. Updated 09/24/14. *jb updated 10/22/14.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the dealer did not have the parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re gm recall. *smd 2006 pontiac solstice. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available. The consumer back a month later, and was informed, the parts were still not available.
Noticed "service airbag" message as well as red airbag light one day while driving. Tried to clear the information and it came right back on. Has remained on at any time the car is running continuously for one week now. This seems to be a common problem among other solstice owners. It is absolutely a safety issue. All of the complaints seem to state the problem has occurred with well under 100,000 miles. The price to fix appears to be anywhere from 400.00 to 800.00. Add to that the declining value of our cars, due to recalls and other safety issues, I feel gm should issue this recall as well. This serious safety hazard must be addressed before someone is fatally injured due to a faulty airbag system that gm is clearly aware of.
We purchased the 2006 pontiac solstice approximately 2 years ago and for the past year have not been able to drive the car because it fails inspection in massachusetts for the passenger air bag sensor, I have spoken with gm about the issue and was told that they are aware of the problem but at this point are not being made to correct it. How can that be allowed. We enjoyed the car very much when we could drive it but just taking up space in the garage is not what we purchased the car for. We have replaced the air bag sensor now twice and currently the car is at the gm service department now to have the air bag sensor replaced yet again, is gm ever going to step up and take care of this?
I purchased the care three years from a dealer. The first year and a half I had no problems. That all changed as the check air bag red warning light came on relating to the passenger side air bag. That followed by the catalytic converter needing replacement without ever receiving a notice that there was a recall notice sent only to the dealers, not the owners by gm. Upon going to the dealership they acknowledge and replace the converter. Most recent was a mailed notice in reference to the ignition switch being recalled and waiting for the part to come in. However, after writing the new chairman of gm and informing her of my problem with the air bag about two months a reply came back with any resolve to the problem. As of recent acknowledgement gm is in the new again with passenger side airbag problems with their sport vehicles such as the cadillac escalate. In owning cars or over 50 years I have never encountered a check air bag warning light. I strongly feel that my car was equipped with the same air bag sensing system as placed in their sport vehicles. I find it difficult to comprehend that I am the only one with this problem and I am deeply concerned that others may be in for lethal accident if such air bag deployment does not occur during an accident. No accident yet! The above date is when the warning light first came on and still on. This is a very expensive repair for a senior citizen. Please help me!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received two notifications for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (airbag, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Warning light on dash came on for an air bag problem (indicates passenger bag is off) while my wife of about 150 lbs. Was in passenger seat. It went out briefly and then came back on permanently. It has remained on any time the engine is running, and the warning light in the speedometer warns that the air bag system needs maintenance. From readings on the internet, I have learned this is a common problem with this model, that the passenger seat sensor has failed, that the entire seat must be replaced at between $600.-$750, that the air bag will in fact fail to deploy and that any replacement sensors likely will also fail. It is absolutely unsafe to drive this vehicle with any passenger.
Initially my service passenger air bag light would malfunction then work. Finally it has stopped working all together about the date noted. I currently have no evidence if the passenger airbag will work or not as the sensor is not working to show occupancy in the seat. I have read hundreds of complaints about this. Maybe when enough people die or are injured gm will admit it is a faulty seat wire and recall it. According to my research, spending $850 to replace it will not prevent it from failing again. Therefore the customer will not continue to replace it.
Passenger presence airbag sensor failed in the passenger seat. It is a thin sensor mat and the break in the copper is very clear to see.
An error message in the driver information center indicates that the passenger side airbag requires service. The dash light indicates that the passenger side airbag is off even when someone weighing more than 150 lbs. Is sitting in the seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the service air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the passenger mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 60,000.
Driving down the street with a passenger and service air bag light came on the dic. Took solstice in to buick, pontiac, gmc dealer, for ignition recall and passenger airbag light diagnosed as a bad passenger pressence sensor. Estimated replacement charge of $850. Charged $120 for diagnosis. Searching online forums shows this is a common occurence due to a faulty designed seat sensor. Owners are paying for the replacement only for the part to break again. Making this a $970 repair (diagnosis + parts + labor). Please expedite a recall, because this makes this two seat convertible, a one person car! *tr updated 10/9/2014
Dealer diagnosed warning light to faulty air bag sensor, part #19124219 and quoted over $800 to fix. Quick google search indicates this is a common and known issue, but as of yet no recall issued. Given the vast number of complaints, and the fact this is directly tied to safety issue, its appalling that nothing has been done to rectify the known issue. I'm going to buy and install the part myself, which will still cost $400 but will ensure that the vehicle meets the safety standards it was designed and tested for. How many complaints does it take before any action is taken?
I am part of the gm ignition recall... And have done extensive research now on how it may be tied to the airbag issue I seem to be having. The warning that my airbags do not work and need to be serviced keeps coming up. (so I am driving with no airbags according to my dealership, they said it seems to be a common complaint, but of course there is no recall!!).
On the solstice website there are many many complaints of this same problem. The passenger present sensor fails. The have airbag serviced warning light is on. Passenger airbag light is off when a passenger is present. This means my passenger is not protected by the airbag in the event of a crash. This is a major safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag sensor would not properly sense when a occupant was utilizing the passenger's seat. The check air bag light was also illuminated sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the passenger presence module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, declined to offer a remedy to repair the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 30,600. Updated 05/19/14 ma..updated 06/10/14 *bf updated 06/16/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated with or without a passenger in the seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed however, the contact researched and concluded that the front passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the sensor. The failure mileage was 47,500 and the current mileage was 47,800.
Passenger air bag sensor failed, result is air bag for passenger is deactivated. I have searched various pontiac solstice forums and user groups and discovered this is a common problem. Gm does not acknowledge this problem a chronic, however, numerous complaints have been listed on websites. The repair estimates are very high to replace the faulty sensor (about $750 from a gm dealer). Since this is a critical component for safety of the passenger, it should be given serious consideration for a recall. Since gm will not step up and take responsibility for this chronic problem, I petition government to look into this matter for resolution. A recall is justified and critically necessary for this air bag failure.
Beginning march, 2012, my airbag service light flashed on and has continued to send a warning. Prior to the service light, the passenger side on/off indicator would periodically not recognize that someone was in the seat and had the seat belt securly on. I am very concerned that I do not believe that the passenger in my car is safe in case of accident. I am especially concerned now that I learned that the ignition switch also has a serious problem that could actually cause my car to cease running. The combination of the two very serious safety issues is of great concern to me and my family. I love this car and do not want to get rid of it. In addition, I would not feel confident that I would be selling a save car to a new owner. I have read several solstice web sites and this seat belt problem is wide spread. Why is it not recalled???
Airbag warning light illuminated in reference to the passenger presence sensor a persistent problem in the pontiac solstice and sister car the saturn sky which causes the passenger airbag not to deploy if the vehicle is involved in an accident with a passenger present in the vehicle, this is definitely a manufacturers defect and not limited to just a few vehicles but mostly all! Gm needs to stand by this product which is a major safety concern and issue a recall on this vehicle and have the passenger presence sensor replaced..
My airbag light just came on. After reviewing my options and a review of solstice and sky on-line sights this is a problem on many of these cars. Interesting that gm has now come forth about a problem with the key that has caused deaths that thye have known about for many years. I would ask that you look into this issue as well. Clearly the airbag system has a fault. I would hope that they would deal with this before any more deaths. Thank you
The "have airbags serviced" message is displayed, the passenger seat sensor is not responding. Apparently from www.solsticeforum.com many owners are experiencing the same issue, and gm offers an $800 repair with the same low quality sensor which has failed multiple times after being replaced. These should be replaced free of cost based on their poor design.
The air bag sensor, for the passenger, in my vehicle failed. I had a passenger in the seat when the light came on. Any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. 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 somewhat common for this vehicle.
Faulty air bag system. Will not recognize passenger. The dealer repair is only a temporary fix. The system is faulty.
The passenger seat air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly after its 'bumper-to-bumper' warranty expired. Any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. 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 common for this vehicle.
My lightly driven 2006 pontiac solstice's passenger air bag light came on and stayed on at 24,300 mile mark. I searched the internet for a possible fix and or recall. During my search I noticed many customer complaints, numbering in the hundreds if not thousands. I have been a loyal customer to gm for many years they make great vehicles and I will continue to buy gm. But this air bag light bugs me every time I drive it. The fix is expensive and with so many people having the same problem I cannot help but wonder if this is a factory defect or design flaw. My last six new vehicles were general motors and I own two now no others have had this problem, or for that matter any problems at all.
The vehicle's passenger side airbag light has come on and will not go off. I have taken it to the dealer and been told that the repair will cost approximately $900.00 to repair as the sensor has failed. After doing online research, I discovered that there were numerous other complaints about this same issue, and the common complaint is that pontiac should have issued a recall, but did not on this particular model. Apparently, the majority of sensor failures were at approximately 30,000 miles, but there are also many that had the sensor fail well before that.
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