There was a recall regarding the airbag sensor. My airbag light was not on, but I brought it into my dealer for repairs. This car is only driven in the summer months and was driven only a few times after the recall was performed. I park it during the winter. The second time I drove it in the spring, the airbag light came on. I called my dealer and informed them of the issue. They told me that the sensor they had installed was defective and I needed to replace the sensor. The only problem is they refuse to fix it. They said they fixed the recall and that I would have to pay to fix it. They installed a defective part and now want to charge me 733.53 to replace said defective part. It was bad enough that they charged me 193.75 to tell me this. So now I have a car that does not recognize that there is a person in the seat, so the airbags won't deploy. Even if I could afford this repair, how can the dealer refuse to replace their defective recall repair. Especially when it is an essential safety issue.
2007 Pontiac Solstice: airbag warning light
81 of the 291 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 81
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical repair cost reported
- $852
- typical mileage
- 48,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Service Air Bag warning light is on for passenger seat. Had the PPM replaced and still does not work. Dealer said I need to replace the Front Impact Sensor. Is this covered on a recall? The cost is almost $500.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while a passenger was seated in the seat. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they needed to order parts for a switch for the passenger’s side air bag failure. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that they would order the parts and contact him when the parts arrived. The contact stated that he had been waiting for several months. The contact stated that he notified the manufacturer of the failure and they called the dealer who stated that they were still waiting for the parts. The contact stated that this was over 6-months ago. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the parts were not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Passenger presence sensor has been repaired (not replaced) under previous the federal safety agency recall. However the sensor still does not always function properly and the passenger airbag light indicates "off" when a passenger is in the seat. There are no further airbag warning lights. This can occur at any time the vehicle is in use.
Airbag light on following recall 17036 of installment passenger presence sensor reinforcement.
I have an airbag light that came on and the passenger air bag is always off. Took it to dealership. Cost for fix is over $1000. There is a recall for this passenger air bag system, however, contacting pontiac customer service, they say that my particular car is not under the recall. They sent me a coupon for $100.
I had my solstice air bag indicator repaired at new smyrna beach chevrolet dealer back on 9/27/2016 (see attached document, page 1). I then received a recall notice in march of 2018 for the same part. I submitted a reimbursement request and was told to take my solstice back to the dealer to verify they replaced the part in question from the recall. I did that on 5/9/2018 (see page 2 of attached document). I was told that all was in order and I would receive a reimbursement for the $832.00 that I spent on the original repair. I have yet to receive any money. Can you tell me what is the hold up on getting the reimbursement? New smyrna beach chevrolet can verify all this. The advisor there was christina barry (386‑427‑1313).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called suttle motors (12525 jefferson avenue, newport news, va 23602, 757‑886‑1700) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-4504892437. The failure mileage was 81,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Delivered car to dealer today for scheduled safety recall repair for faulty air bag sensor. Told by dealer that repair part is unavailable, and dealer cannot determine when the part will be available. Vehicle airbag indicator indicates fault and airbag alert is triggered. Car is functionally unusable with a passenger (it's a two-seat roadster).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (andy mohr buick gmc, 9295 131st street, fishers, indiana 46038) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. In addition, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received a letter notifying him that the parts were available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. 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 contact called colonial buick gmc (66 galen st, watertown, ma 02472) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the repairs. The dealer (chevrolet center inc., 101 cypress gardens boulevard, winter haven, florida 33880) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 2007 Pontiac Solstice airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2007 Pontiac Solstice?
81 of 291 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice (28%) 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 2007 Pontiac Solstice?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $852 (median of 24 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 2007 Pontiac Solstice?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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