For years, the pontiac solstice air bag system has intermittently failed to detect passengers. Now the "passenger airbag off" light stays illuminated, and the airbag dash warning light also stays on. A gm service center reports the passenger airbag module needs to be replaced, at a cost in excess of $900.
2007 Pontiac Solstice airbags complaints
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2007 pontiac solstice. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag issues. *smd the consumer recently, while driving with his wife, the passenger side air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the problem was diagnosed as a faulty air bag seat module. The estimated cost to repair was approximately $1200.00. Updated 10/31/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the passenger side air bag light illuminated while the passenger was in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
My car suddenly brakes hard on it's own as I am slowing and gently applying brakes. It starts around 20 MPH. It is very scary and dangerous. To have your car slam on it's brakes on it's own. I have heard that the powertrain/transmission can throw error codes p0700 and p2637 and that can cause the same sudden braking of the car on it's own. Also my coolant temperature gauge(digital) intermittently goes blank showing only three dashes instead of the temp. When it does this my air/heat will not work. My passenger door handle broke off. Also my airbag warning light will not go off. I also have a mysterious coolant leak but it's intermittent as well.
Service passenger air bag lit up on display in dash at the same time passenger air bag light on dash went off and did not come back on I had dealer check this as the passenger air bag was now inoperative as I did not want my wife riding in this seat without it working properly. He informed me a sensor underneath the passenger seat was responsible for this failure. This seems to be a widespread problem as I have checked with several solstice owners who have experienced same problems some with as low as 2300 miles on their vehicles thank you for your time.
In march of this year I purchased my second pontiac. Today this vehicle displayed the same service message as my other pontiac. The service air bag light has come on and stayed on. My other pontiac has been coming on and off for months now, I can't afford the $750 it costs to replace the airbag on the first pontiac is the main reason I still have the issues, but now my second pontiac purchase is having the same error. This has to be an issue for more than just me. I do see that the air bag has already been recalled for my model but a different year. This appears to me to be more than one model issue. Thanks
Service airbag message displayed. I took it to a gm dealer and he told me the module was no good and needs to be replaced for $800.00. I believe with only 39000 miles gm should have a recall and pay for this repair.
Passenger airbag sensor indicates that it is "off" even when a passenger is present. Red airbag warning light is displayed on dash. After much research, there is an issue with the airbag sensor going out. This is apparently a costly repair that should not be on the shoulders of the owner! Gm needs to issue a recall for the repair of this safety feature since it is so prevalent among solstice owners. Is our safety not important?...
My passenger airbag light came on indicating the airbag wasn't working. Diagnostic tool showed that the airbag sensor may be bad.
The passenger presence air bag control module in my vehicle failed at just over 11k miles. Any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. 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.
Service airbag message appeared on lcd display, passenger airbag will not turn on when a passenger is in the seat. Because I was concerned with my daughters safety, I paid over $900 to have this repaired. This appears to be a common issue and should result in a recall due to its directly preventing the function of a crash safety system intended to save lives.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000.
Service airbag message appeared on lcd display, passenger airbag will not turn on when a passenger is in the seat. After researching this issue it seems that this sensor failure is a pervasive issue and should result in a recall due to its directly preventing the function of a crash safety system intended to save lives. If this system does not fall under federal guidelines for a necessary recall, gm should institute a good-conscience recall due to the prohibitive cost of replacement of this simple sensor (<$800).
Service air bag warning information light cam on. Brought to gm dealer said to be pas,seat sensor was bad out of warranty and to repair at a cost of 800.00 dollars I think this safety item should be gms concern.
The air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly (2 mos) 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 failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle brand.
The passenger sensor in my pontiac solstice went out on august 12th while there was a passenger in my vehicle. This has caused the passenger airbag system to longer function. It is a very costly and dangerous problem that seems to be happening to many solstice owners.
The light is on about my safety air bag not working at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the module for the air bag to the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 30,300.
Airbag light came on. Service air bag on the display. Contacted gm b0081 code. $900 to repair.
Passenger side air bag warning light came on indicating a defect in the passenger side air bag.
I noticed the air bag passenger light was illuminating off. There was an adult in the seat with a weight of 135 lbs. Also the dic displayed "service air bag". *tr from what I gather on the internet, the problem is with the passenger seat module. The cost to fix this is over $600. I cannot pay this.
Vehicle shows "service air bag" after 42000 miles, 80% of which without a passenger. Passenger airbag off, while passenger in car. Never comes on. Will not pass inspection. Dealer says it is the passenger presence system, will not cover it, $1000+ repair.
Service air bag warning light began to illuminate. Checked manual and manual stated to see local dealer immediately. Immediately means to me that this is a major safety concern. Took to authorized pontiac dealer. They diagnosed the following: service air bag light is on scanned code b0081 code stored current check out performed diagnosis and pps system has no data pps has current codes 2036-1063 indicating failed pps module. $575.92 ptl to replace and program replaced pps system all in one assy with cushion wiring module, etc. Recalibrate system clear codes and recheck operation ok. So bottom line, like several other identical complaints filed the passenger side air bag sensor went bad. Inquired with authorized dealer if pontiac would stand behind what is an apparent numerous owners of this type of vehicle make and year occurrence with the vehicle. Provided the complaints listed on this site. Authorized dealer simply told me the car was no longer under warranty and that nothing could be done. How many more 2007 pontiac solstice's with low mileage have to report this problem before a recall is obvious? This is not just a squeaky rattle this is safety. These cars are equipped with air bags for a reason. They are small compact two seaters. Without a properly working air bag it could be fatal for passenger in a collision. Because of the small size of the car it would not take a substantial collision for safety to be a an issue. Will it require someone being permanently injured or losing their life before a recall is required? I don't even know cars and I can read the posts on this site and know 2 + 2 does equal a manufacturer defect in the airbag system of these vehicles. Please initiate and make pontiac do the right thing for their customers safety!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated the service air bag warning light began to illuminate. The air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace the indicators for the air bags at the owners expense of $600-$1000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 11/10/11 *bf the consumer stated there was a defect in the sending unit in the seat. It was investigated and the part was replaced. The consumer was responsible for the labor which was $200. Updated 11/16/11
Own a 2007 pontiac solstice gxp. For some time the passenger side airbag indicator light has failed to change when an adult sits in passenger seat, since approx 15,000 kms. Now the display panel reads "service airbags", since approx 55,000 kms. I took it into gm, who advised that I need a sdm module. I am extremely surprised. This is an abnormal serious safety issue, through research, appears to be a common class issue with the solstice, this begs for gm to lean fwd with voluntary recall before lives are lost as a result, or before it grows to an extent akin to what toyota recently experienced with lack of fwd thinking & proactive due diligence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated the air bags light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed which located the failure at the air bags sensor. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor, the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer took a report 71-977-959082 , but did not offer to assist with the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.
2007 pontiac solstice airbag problems. Service airbag light stays on. This seems to be a very common problem with this model. Over $600 to have this repaired.
2007 pontiac solstice passneger seat airbag light is intermittant with passenger sitting in sit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated the air bag light began illuminating on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,500 and the current mileage was 17,307.
Passenger presence sensor faulty.
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