2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
349
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
The 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE has received a total of 349 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (214 complaints), Electrical System (24 complaints), and Seats (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE, potentially affecting up to 6,954,354 vehicles.
Recall 17V061000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 91,007 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V171000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 2,191,014 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary,...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 14E021000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 14,529 vehicles affected
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring...
Consequence: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at...
View full details →Recall 07V589000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
| 275,936 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
349 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, DTC: B008171 (Passenger air bag Suppression System) warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated prior to the recall repair being performed. The vehicle remained at the dealer; however, no further repairs were made. The dealer suggested that additional diagnostic tests were needed to determine the cause of the warning light being illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
This is a known failure and a previous recall. The PPS system is a failed design and breaks continuously. Look at all the complaints you have received. This is extremely dangerous and GM should not be allowed to dismiss. Will it take deaths or lawsuits for GM to respond? This is the reason the NHTSA exists. GM needs to be directed to fix with a permanent solution when it involves the failure of airbags to deploy.
I bought a 2007 Pontiac Solstice recently from an individual. I saw online that there was an airbag recall. I called my local Chevy dealer and they ordered the recall kit. I brought the car in and they did the fix. However, the airbag, on the passenger side, problem still existed. Sometimes, when my 110 lb. wife got in the passenger side, the airbag would read "ON", and sometimes it would not. So I took my car back to the dealer today. The service manager showed me a bulletin from General Motors, that said the passenger, had to weigh at least 150 lbs. for the airbag to work. I feel this is a real safety concern and need to know how to get this safety issue resolved.
I bought a 2007 Pontiac Solstice recently from an individual. I saw online that there was an airbag recall. I called my local Chevy dealer and they ordered the recall kit. I brought the car in and they did the fix. However, the airbag, on the passenger side, problem still existed. Sometimes, when my 110 lb. wife got in the passenger side, the airbag would read "ON", and sometimes it would not. So I took my car back to the dealer today. The service manager showed me a bulletin from General Motors, that said the passenger, had to weigh at least 150 lbs. for the airbag to work. I feel this is a real safety concern and need to know how to get this safety issue resolved.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was linked with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Safety Rating for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4017C — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This prelimary information informs the dealer of a potential fuel injector concern that could set diagnostic trouble code P1174. The dealer is instructed to test the fuel injectors with the Active Fuel Injector testing tool to determine if the fuel injectors have failed.
PIP4075A — ENGINE
This document is written to suppliment the P2187 diagnosis already in the service manual. This directs the technician to carefully inspect the turbo charger and catalytic converter exhaust mating surfaces for signs of exhaust leakage.
PIC-3980B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
OPEL/PONTIAC/DAEWOO/SATURN: THERE IS A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER ON VEHICLE AND THE REAR HATCH COMPARTMENT WILL NOT OPEN. *PE
SB-09-07-31-002 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
PONTIAC/SATURN/OPEL: CLUTCH MAY NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES (INSTALL WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD). ITS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE OR TRYING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY MOISTURE ENTERING THE CLUTCH HOUSING AREA AND CAUSING THE CLUTCH PLATE TO FREEZE TO THE...
PIP4339 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SES LIGHT DUE TO P0606 DTC - CLEAN THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACE ECM. 2.4L ENGINE (VIN B - RPO LE5). *NJ
070525003 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ELECTTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) WARNING LAMP ON, DTC C0460 SET (UPDATE ESC MODULE SOFTWARE). *NJ
070604010 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TURBOCHARGED ENGINE CRANK, NO START, MIL/DTC'S P0335, P0341, AND/OR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. DUE TO FUEL FOULED SPARK PLUGS. *KB UPDATED 08-16-07. *KB
060604054 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TURBO ENGINE MISFIRE, SES/MIL, DTC'S P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0193, P0201, P0202, P0203, AND/OR P0204. *KB
06087 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER BOLT TORQUE. *KB
4078 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER BRACKET/WHEEL BEARING ATTACHMENT BOLT INCORRECT. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE (current)
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- 2009 PONTIAC SOLSTICE — 45 complaints
- 2010 PONTIAC SOLSTICE — 0 complaints
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