CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (99 reports).
2008 Pontiac Solstice recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the passenger air bag can become bent or damaged, which may cause the front passenger air bag to be disabled.
Most common 2008 Pontiac Solstice problems
Problem areas named in the 159 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Seats | 10 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
The passenger presence sensor was fixed by the GM dealer after the safety recall was issued, but has failed again and now doesn't work. because the failure occurred more than 1 year after the dealer fixed it the first time, it is not covered for repair. Worse, if i was to order a new part and have it installed it still needs to go back to the dealer to have it programmed so there is no way to have this issue addressed without involving and paying a dealer who failed to fix the issue correctly the first time. reading in forums, many solstice owners report sensors failing a few years after recall repair.
Random failure of brake lights to either illuminate when the pedal is pressed or turn off when the pedal is released. On two separate occasions, a couple of months apart. I was notified by other drivers my brake lights appear to be working in reverse. When I come to a stop, they turn off when I pull away they turn on and stay on. After the first incident I had the vehicle serviced. They could not duplicate the problem. Apparently they were now working correctly. To be proactive. I asked them to replace the brake light switch with a genuine GM part. They did and they calibrated the switch to the car. This service was performed on 11/14/2023 - 144,621 miles. It appeared to have solved the prob
The passenger seat air bag sensor is inoperative after having the recall completed April of 2022. When the vehicle was in for the recall, the sensor was fine, so the reinforcement strip was added. According to the recall reference N162080281, there is a 12 month warranty on the repair. Below is the wording from the recall. âDealers are to inspect the PPS sensor mat for damage. If the mat is undamaged and functioning correctly, dealers will add a reinforcement strip to the sensor mat. If the mat is damaged, dealers will install a new PPS mat with the reinforcement strip. Please note that GMâs standard 1 year/12,000 mile service part warranty applies to both the sensor mat and the rein
The passenger presence pad was not repaired.
There is an issue with all Saturn Skyâs and Pontiac Solsticeâs that cause the wiring harness for the A/C FAN to melt, or even ignite. This is the same harness that was used on 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. This recall was never extended to Pontiac or Saturn. - If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Iâve seen several reports of other owners dealing with this melted harness, and even a recently reported fire.
2008 Pontiac Solstice questions
Does the 2008 Pontiac Solstice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice: Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Solstice?
Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (99), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (29), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Pontiac Solstice has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.