The electric system appears to be unsafe, the ignition doesn't turn over and drains the battery every day. I'm also worried about the airbags and other recalls on this car. I contacted the dealer "Dave Kirk Automotive" in Crossville, TN weeks ago. They took the vin # and looked up the recalls. This was a month ago. They said they would get the parts and call me. No one at the dealer has contacted me again. They know there are serious recalls on this vehicle. I need help on this. I'm 74, the car only has 39000 miles on it. This needs to be fixed at once.
2006 Pontiac Solstice electrical problems
28 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,500. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 32,500
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch1
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Solstice electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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 occupant or pedestrian injuries.
- Remedy
- 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/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac owners at 1‑800‑762‑2737, and Saturn owners at 1‑800‑553‑6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Recall number 14V171000 · Recall details
Related investigations
HVAC Blower Motor Connector
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a Defect Petition received December 12, 2019 requesting an investigation into the possibility of passenger compartment fires attributed to overheating HVAC blower motor connectors in Model Years (MY) 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky vehicles.An analysis of General Motors (GM) complaint data and information in the federal safety agency?s databases identified thirteen unique vehicle identification numbers (VINs) with reported incidents that could pertain to blower motor overheating, smoking, or melting in the 90,938 MY2006-2010 Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice vehicles produced. Two of the thirteen cited incidents reported smoke and thermal damage that may be attributed to the HVAC blower motor although neither incident was confirmed through vehicle inspection. One incident, a MY2008 Saturn Sky with substantial field exposure from a frontal collision, could not have the root cause identified. The other, a MY2007 Pontiac Solstice, did not inform the manufacturer nor take the vehicle to a dealer for evaluation.Most of the 13 incidents reported an overheated or discolored connector with attendant loss of HVAC blower fan function. GM reported 354 warranty claims with the subject components for the Sky and Solstice, none of which included a report of fire and only one report of smoke. Over a period of ten to fourteen years in service, there are two reports of smoke or thermal damage.While the subject Sky and Solstice vehicles and the recalled Hummer H3 and H3T vehicles do share common components, the Sky and Solstice vehicles have demonstrated very different behavior and their HVAC system has a lower power draw than the recalled Hummer H3 and H3T vehicles. The recalled H3 and H3T vehicles generate over triple the failure rate of the Sky and Solstice vehicles. GM suggested in its response to the ODI?s information request that this difference was due to the larger interior volume of a recalled Hummer vehicle imposing a heavier electrical load and duty cycle on its HVAC blower. The duty cycle is defined as how long it takes for the vehicle to cool down enough before the HVAC blower motor fan speed is lowered or turned off completely.Additionally, due to the size differential between the Sky and Solstice vehicles and the recalled Hummer H3 and H3T vehicles, the parts have a different power draw. The Sky and Solstice vehicles, due to their smaller size, draw less wattage, which reduces the likelihood of a thermal event. This condition in the Sky and Solstice vehicles typically leads to an inoperable HVAC blower motor as opposed to a thermal event.Despite the commonality of parts in the Sky and Solstice vehicles with those that were the basis of a safety recall, the subject vehicles have not demonstrated a safety defect trend that would likely lead to a safety recall or merit further investigation by the ODI. The subject vehicles have a low rate of reported thermal events over the ten to fourteen years they have been in service with the most recent occurring in 2017 with no confirmed fires. The HVAC blower motor was not confirmed to be the root cause for either thermal event cited above.After thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the petitioner, information already in the federal safety agency?s possession, information submitted by GM in response to an information request, and the potential risks to safety implicated by the petitioner?s allegation, the federal safety agency does not believe that the petition warrants a formal investigation at this time. Consequently, the petition is denied.The entire petition denial can be viewed in the October 14, 2022 Federal Register under DP20-002.(https://www.f
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What 2006 Pontiac Solstice owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I purchased a 2006 Pontiac Solstice from a Lexus dealership in 2020. No known issues were discussed when I purchased the vehicle. The ignition switch turned off while I was driving around a curve which caused engine to stall, and my steering wheel to locked up preventing me from turning. I crashed into a guardrail at 60 mph and my car spun, hitting the back as well. The car is totaled. My airbag did NOT deploy in the crash, resulting in worsened injuries. Thankfully no other cars were involved, but the faulty ignition switch put my safety at risk. The car is available for inspection, and is currently in the hands of my insurance agency who has inspected and totaled it. I did not drive much, and had not experienced this issue prior with my car.
When I apply the brakes to slow down or stop and the car gets to about 20mph the car suddenly brakes hard and jolts. If it were not for the seat belt one could go into the windshield. This happens with each braking. This is extremely dangerous. I see through research online that people have been reporting this issue with this car for years...why isn't there a recall? What is the problem? This is a small car if a semi or just any moving vehicle was close behind me when this happens I and my passenger would probably be crushed. The two engine indicator lights go on and the low engine power light also goes on and stays on. The repair facility seems to be stumped. Someone must know what causes this because it is not an isolated problem that we are experiencing.
Blower motor resistor shorted out and melted and also melted the wiring harness as well. This occurred while driving down the highway. I smelled smoke and then seen it coming out from under the dash on passenger side. This seems to be a common problem see link. Http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f62/heater-AC-blower-stopped-working-68002/ there was a recall on the h3 hummer for this same problem. The hummer and pontiacs use the same part # from factory. Http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/new-recall-looming-blower-wiring-harness-115465/ these links outline many people that have the same issue as myself. I dont understand why gm knowingly uses same parts on various vehicles and only recalls one in specific. It is obvious there is a problem. I hope this will
Petition for the federal safety agency to commence proceedings for an investigation of the 2006 - 2010 pontiac solstice and the 2007 -2010 saturn sky, specifically the area of air bags electrical system (cd enclosed). *smd the consumer stated the above mentioned vehicle had repeated failures of the passenger sensing system (pss) sensor mat. Over time, the mat will kink and fold with use and eventually a break will develop in the circuitry of the sensor mat causing a failure and possibly leading to the passenger air bag not deploying in the case of an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag, anti-theft, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start because the anti-theft system activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Same problem as stated by many solstice customers...air bag warning light for passenger side is constantly on...certified dealer says passenger side air bag sensor is defective...this is a severe liability issue that can result in serious injury or death...gm should announce an immediate recall to have this defect repaired before injury or death is caused by their negligence...lawsuit waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed indicating to service the air bags. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Daughters in 2006 solstice. Drunk driver ran red light going 50 MPH and hit our daughters making a left turn. Severe impact on an angle (front/left side) with 2 foot intrusion into occupant compartment. Airbags did not deploy. Required prolonged extrication; serious injury with bayflight to hospital. 2006 solstice is a gm recall vehicle for defective ignition switch.
On nov 2014 I bought this pontiac roadster from the original owner with the air bag lights on with a mere 32500 miles on it, I drove the car 1 month & parked it for the winter, last week 3-30-2015 I took it to my shop to have the air bag lite code scanned & it read faulty seat rear seat belt module gm part # 15874981-15838918 & would not clear, I called gm to find out it was not under warranty or recall & it was over a 800 $ fix, I was shocked ! I looked up this problem on the internet only to find alot of the same complaints from the 3 years in service on the solstice & sky's all saying the same thing, faulty air bag passenger seat module, this is a gm problem that is totally unsafe car to drive, it needs recalled asap as I understand I have no air bags & no seat belt tensioner also , im scared of this car & I am on a fixed income and can not afford to fix it, there gotta be a way gm can fix this so at least I can have air bags & seat belt tension to the driver at the very least, my wife is afraid to drive in this car with me, I refuse to sell this car until its fixed & safe , if gm will not fix this I will not buy another gm, they only made this car 3 years & they need all the safety features it can have up & running properly, how dare gm not to fix this car in nov with the faulty ignition switch & not fix this air bag safety feature while it was in the gm shop, also am I correct that the seat belt tensioners upon impact will not work w/o the air bags working ? Do you realize how many of these cars are on the road with the seat belt & air bags not working. This needs fixed asap by a recall !!! This is a very serious safety problem that gm needs to fix, sincerely [xxx] age 52 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice electrical
Does the 2006 Pontiac Solstice have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Pontiac Solstice electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Solstice have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Solstice model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (28 complaints), 2007 (27 complaints) and 2008 (15 complaints).
Other 2006 Pontiac Solstice problems
Airbags 178Transmission 28Engine 9Seats 8Brakes 6Acceleration 4Seat belts 4Suspension 4Body 2Lights 2Steering 2Fuel system 1Locks 1
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