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.
Pontiac Solstice airbag light comes on
189 of the 729 owner complaints about the Pontiac Solstice describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 189
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 40,000
By model year
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
B0081 6P2637 1P0700 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side seat sensor air bag warning light was not illuminated; however, the passenger’s side seat was occupied. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the inflatable restraint passenger presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,153.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the "Service Air Bag" message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag light remained off while the front passenger's seat was occupied. Additionally, a beeping sound engaged, and the SRS warning light was illuminated while starting the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,126.
Service airbag indication. Passenger airbag light OFF. Previous recall completed in 2018 at 87k miles. Vehicle is at 104k miles and PPS sensor failed again. Previous completed recall for this issue is N17V061000. Failure is the same, dealer refuses to repair a second time. Issue is once again a safety issue with no airbag.
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.
Car has less than 10000 miles and the service air bag light came on. Manual says never needs service. The idiot light also came on showing the airbag deployed and seat belt warning light
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.
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 Pontiac Solstice airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Pontiac Solstice?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, seat belt won't latch or retract and doors won't lock, open or latch, and the codes they mention most are B0081, P2637 and P0700.
Which Pontiac Solstice years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (81 complaints), 2006 (63 complaints) and 2008 (32 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the Pontiac Solstice?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 42 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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