Tl* the contact owned a 2007 pontiac solstice. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun three times and landed against a sidewalk. The tires went flat and the rims and rotors were split in two. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and legs that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained broken ribs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to a junkyard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available. *bf
2007 Pontiac Solstice: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 291 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20091
- 20083
- 20075
- 20063
What owners say
The sensor in the passenger seat that detects a passenger and activates the air bag system for the passenger seat is broken. Now, whenever there is a passenger, the air bag for the passenger side shows as off. My vehicle is an '07, but has only 50,000 miles. The sensor appears to be very thin and flimsy. With this item broken, in the event of an accident, the air bag would not deploy even though there is a passenger in the seat. This is a design flaw and is very dangerous. A similar recall was made on this item for the cadillac line. Thank you
My wife was driving down a straight road about a mile from our home and the road curved but the car didn't and she hit a sign then a pine tree that stopped her. There were no skid marks and the air bag did not deploy. She was hospitalized and the car was totaled. We never could figure out what happened until the ignition problem came to light. She never drove again and developed multiple infections until she died feb. 24,2013 at age 57. Not knowing the wreck was not her fault.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and caused the vehicle to swerve forcefully off the roadway. The contact then crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head trauma from striking the windshield and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The contact believed the air bag failure was associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,800. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact received a recall notice in december of 2007 regarding the power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal. In february of 2008, she went to the dealer and had the vehicle repaired. In march of 2008, while driving 58 MPH in wet conditions, the wheels suddenly locked. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and she believed that the recall was repaired improperly. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
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 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Pontiac Solstice?
5 of 291 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
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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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