The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an electrical sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2009 Pontiac Solstice: airbag warning light
13 of the 36 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac Solstice describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 22,600
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Passenger airbag warning light came on and is always on. Driver info display indicates "service airbag" every time I start the car. Pps mat recall has already been performed. The reinforcement repair has failed. The exact same pps mat is used on the cadillac cts, and the recall for that was to replace the sensor because it was determined the material may fatigue and crack. Thus it is a known problem with the pps mat and therefore should have been replaced, not repaired in the solstice/sky. A tape-on reinforcement strip is not sufficient.
Passenger airbag indicator light always on. Driver info display always indicates "service airbag" (with alert tone) every time I start the car. I believe this is related recall 17v061000 for failures in the passenger side airbag sensor pps mat. Solstice repair was added reinforced tape. Cts repair for same issue was to replace the sensor. Many solstice/sky owners are complaining the recall repair job failed a year after the fix, resulting in need to replace the sensor mat. As the pps mat is an fmvss mandated safety feature, it should be [and should have been] replaced entirely, not just repaired with reinforced tape. Gm indicates the recall repair was already performed, so I will have to pay nearly $800 to have the sensor replaced in order to clear the failure indicators. This is unreasonable. One cannot expect reinforced tape to prevent an unknown fatigue condition on an 8-10 year old sensor. Replacement with a different design as in the cts is the only certain solution and nhsta should not have allowed gm to use reinforced tape.
Almost 36k miles and the service airbag light appeared on my dash while driving on a highway with a partner (adult over 150 lbs) and the passenger air bag turned off, I went out of the highway for his safety and drive slower our way back to work, but suddendly he kind of accomodate himself on the seat and the service airbag light disappered, so I asked him to move/change his sitting position on the seat and this way the light returned and then disappeard when he changed randomly his weight over the seat. Right now the light is permanent on my dashboard no mare ther is no weight on the passenger sit or someone over 150 pounds sits and changes sitting position. My car attended the recall 17036 aug 2018 at that time the problem was not present on my pps so they proceed to make the reinforcement, but now it appeared the dealer wants to charge me the diagnostic and if the pps is the failure (as it seems to be); the pps cost, as is over a year since the recall was attended and the part is out of warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mcsweeney cadillac gmc (35500 alabama highway 21 b, talladega, alabama 35160, (256)474-4473) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the passenger's side air bag warning light failed to illuminate on but remained off, when a passenger was in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the passenger presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Service air bag notice displayed, red air bad warning idiot light on and the passenger air bag indicator light shows off even though a passenger was in the seat. Tried powering the car off and on with same result. This is a major safety issue is the passenger is not protected while riding in the vehicle. I have since read that many reports of the same issue have been reported and no safety recalls have been issued.
Service SRS light came on, faulty airbag sensors in passenger seat. Very common failure for kappa vehicles. Very expensive repair.
Rear diff has leak after 22000 miles the same as the 06/07's. Check airbag light randomly turns on while driving at various speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated and the passenger front air bag erroneously deactivated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 8,432. Updated 6/10/14*cn the consumer stated when she returned to the dealer for the third time, she was informed problem was a kinked wire in the steering column. The light stayed off, until april 2014. Onstar diagnostic determined the passenger seat sensor module was defective. The consumer paid $683 to have the air bag sensor in the passenger seat replaced.updated 07/22/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac solstice. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that there was no diagnosis. The warning light was reset. The manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000. The vehicle current mileage was 20,500.
Purchased used 2009 solstice on 9/30/13. Previous problem with previous owner but mossy motors, new orleans,la said most likely minor problem. Any time brakes are applied or moving 0 to 70 miles per hour the service air bag light comes on many times intermittently, along with the red warning seatbelt light. I do not know if it is driver or passenger. I do know that previous owner had same problem as per car fax. I am unsure if mossy motors in new orleans will fix it. Small car without airbag protection and seatbelt default spells fatality in serious accident. Gm should have to recall this car as they have recalled some 300,000 for like air bag/seatbelt defaults. The internet discussions for like solstice problems is incredibly high with repair costs that are not affordable. Please do as your web page states and investigate this safety hazard.
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 2009 Pontiac Solstice airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
13 of 36 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac Solstice (36%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
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