CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Pontiac Solstice has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (34 reports).
2009 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 2009 Pontiac Solstice problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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.
My issue is with the initial recall of the air bag system. Why is the air bag replaced only one time when this is an ongoing problem. My air bag system needs replaced for the second time but it is not covered. I don't understand the logic behind not continually correcting an ongoing problem. Can you please help me? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My Solstice had recall # 14092 & 14133 for service airbag to passenger seat completed on 4/27/2018. As of 10/25/2019 the service airbag light is once again on and indicates that the passenger airbag is off. The recall part has malfunctioned. Please contact with another recall to fix this problem. My Solstice has 25,600 miles.
Over the years I've received multiple info cards from dealerships concerning this recall. I return their request for having recall work scheduled. The dealerships then return my call usually in a few days saying they are unable to aquire parts for recall work. So far no dealership has been able to do the install due to parts shortage. Where do I go from here?
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.
2009 Pontiac Solstice questions
Does the 2009 Pontiac Solstice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Pontiac Solstice: Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (34), Electrical System (6), Seats (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.