Pontiac Solstice stalling problems

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · NC · crash · 1 injury

I purchased a 2006 Pontiac Solstice from a Lexus dealership in 2020. No known issues were discussed when I purchased the vehicle. The ignition switch turned off while I was driving around a curve which caused engine to stall, and my steering wheel to locked up preventing me from turning. I crashed into a guardrail at 60 mph and my car spun, hitting the back as well. The car is totaled. My airbag did NOT deploy in the crash, resulting in worsened injuries. Thankfully no other cars were involved, but the faulty ignition switch put my safety at risk. The car is available for inspection, and is currently in the hands of my insurance agency who has inspected and totaled it. I did not drive much, and had not experienced this issue prior with my car.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Engine · 178,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. While driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost steering power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to radley chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408 (540), 898-4000) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed replacement. The contact experienced the same failure three weeks ago. The vehicle was towed back to radley chevrolet where it was diagnosed that the engine needed replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Engine · 73,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 26,000 miles · CO

On a trip 6/14/14 half way to my destination, there was a light on the instrument panel showing a car/lock symbol. I checked all doors, trunk and hood, all were closed. Appx. 10 miles later I felt the power suddenly stall. The speedometer, tachometer and gas gage were all going up and down. The fuel light came on and started a warning signal. All system lights were flashing on and off. I pulled over and waited for a few minutes. In about one minute the lock symbol came on again. As I proceeded the same gauges started to go crazy. On approaching my turnoff, I eased off of the gas pedal and started to apply brakes. About mid-brake, the brakes suddenly locked and I was jolted. The following 2 stops were a repeat. I drove home next day at about 35 MPH. A normal trip of 2 1/2 hours took over 4 but I was afraid of having the brakes lock on me. The local gm dealer was contacted for recall. It took from mid-june to sept. 12 for the parts to come in and be installed. The trip home was uneventful except for the key being very hard to turn. On 9/22 I had to make an approx. 400 mile trip. Feeling assured that all problems had been fixed, I drove the normal speed limit. Upon reaching my first destination the brake seemed to stop sharply. Believing that I was just overly concerned I continued to my 2nd destination. About 20 miles later lock light turned on followed quickly by the other monitored system lights flashing. The brakes locked as soon as I applied pressure. I was unable to use my cell or on-star. I went to the nearest gm dealer in pueblo. I had no money to pay for a diagnostic check. I was told by the same service agent that had changed dealerships that I would be safe as long as I didn't do anything "wild". I made the same 4 + hour trip. As I reached my home the car was breaking by itself. Replacing the recalled part didn't fix the problem. A recall on the recall?

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 18,623 miles · MI

Vehicle was in dealership for ignition switch recall work (recall 14063 and 14113). When vehicle was returned to me upon completion of the work, the vehicle would sometimes start, and sometimes not. I start with the transmission in gear, clutch depressed. This may or may not have any impact on the issue, which the service technician reported was an issue with the hall effect devices in the key head. I am an ex gm electrical engineer - I understand neutral safety. This is not a clutch/transmission neutral safety issue, this is a key switch failure to engage crank issue. The old ignition switch always started in this crank configuration. At this time, I have my vehicle at home, and both recall keys have demonstrated a refusal to start the car at times. Turn the key, no crank. Great, if I dump the clutch and stall the vehicle, I may be in a road condition that is very dangerous and be unable to start my car. It "could" be a walk home failure per the technicians comments if I understood him correctly. In returning "one" of the "two" supplied keys so they could order replacements, the comment was made they have seen this issue with hall key heads before. Excuse me, I would think a "no start" condition is a recall condition -- you can get someone hurt in traffic. I would also think all key head should be checked for performance prior to installation in service. How many of the recalled "fixed" vehicles have these unsafe keys in customers hands? I challenge this solution as a "fix", and question the recall solution.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 34,800 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 137,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that when anything would touch the key while in the ignition, it would cause the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The failure was recurring. Additionally, the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The contact had to disable the air bag sensor more than once to get the sensor light to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred before the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), in which the vehicle was included. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/29/14 ma the consumer stated the key would not turn in the ignition until after wiggling the steering wheel. The airbag light was on. Updated 05/2/2014 *js

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 200 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that there were multiple stalling failures with the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the stalling failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200.

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Engine · 41,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that while traveling 80 MPH, the air conditioner failed and the vehicle stalled as white smoke emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.