2007 Pontiac Solstice Problems

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 17V061000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact verified that the key could be removed while the ignition was not in the "OFF" position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times over the years, but the contact was informed that the parts were not available for the recall repairs. Recently, the dealer informed the contact that the parts would not be available, and the recall repairs would never be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 17V061000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact verified that the key could be removed while the ignition was not in the "OFF" position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times over the years, but the contact was informed that the parts were not available for the recall repairs. Recently, the dealer informed the contact that the parts would not be available, and the recall repairs would never be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

WHILE DRIVING TO MY SONS HOUSE, THE ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM THE HOUSE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST IN. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. I CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS UP TO DATE ON THE RECALLS. A MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR. IT SEEMS THAT THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AS WELL

Rear differential fluid leak The 07204 recall pertains to certain Pontiac vehicles, specifically the 2007 Pontiac Solstice, where a faulty rear axle pinion seal may leak, potentially causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge, and the recall began on February 1, 2008. [XXX] [XXX] Overview of Recall 07204 Vehicle Affected Model: 2007 Pontiac Solstice Manufacturer: General Motors (GM) Recall Details Recall Number: 07204 NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V589000 Date Announced: December 20, 2007 Total Vehicles Affected: Approximately 275,936 Issue Description The rear axle pinion seal may be faulty, leading to a potential fluid leak. This leak can cause rear differential failure, resulting in loss of motive power and possibly loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Actions Required Dealers' Response: Dealers will replace the faulty pinion seal free of charge. Owner Notification: GM began notifying affected vehicle owners starting February 1, 2008. Contact Information For more details, owners can contact: Pontiac Customer Service: 1-800-620-7668 Cadillac Customer Service: 1-800-458-8006 It is important for owners to check if their vehicle is affected and to take necessary actions to ensure safety. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While applying the brakes the car down shifts hard, locking up and jerking. Many others had reported this problem in online forums. Stating a power train or module issue. Very dangerous not knowing if your car my jerk into someone or something out of your control.

New in 2007 Pontiac Solstice. In May of 2018 the recall 17036 was completed at 28,000 after waiting several months for the solution and then several months for the part to arrive. PPS passenger seat weighted sensor module failed again August 2023 at 36,000 miles. Repair only lasted 8,000 miles. I was told this module controls the passenger seat air bag. I was also told that if module fails the passenger seat air bag will not deploy putting the passenger in an unsafe position. The passenger present light will be off when seat is occupied. The DIC (information display) will only read service air bag until the fault code is corrected. I use this to mainly to monitor coolant temperature of the engine although it has other functions. There will also be a red warning light on in the middle of the dash cluster. Visiting the forums there are many on their third and fourth repair. The recall should be reopened. One quote I received was for over $ 1,200. I do not feel I should have to pay out of pocket for a safety issue. In order to protect my passenger that is why I paid to have the recalled part replaced again. Your passenger is also your lifeline. Yes, I know it is out of warranty on this Safety incident. Many say the manufacturer should cover the safety issues. I feel dealership should cover this expensive safety issue at the directive of manufacturer.

The airbag sensor in the passenger seat has been recalled before, their only fix was to wrap it in tape, which does not solve the issue, this is a continuing problem for owners of kappa platform cars (Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, etc.) for years and gm continues to ignore it, it is absolutely a safety issue due to the exorbitant price of the fix many people will just continue to drive the vehicle with no functioning passenger airbag.

WHILE DRIVING TO MY SONS HOUSE, THE ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM THE HOUSE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST IN. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. I CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS UP TO DATE ON THE RECALLS. A MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR. IT SEEMS THAT THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AS WELL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,972.

While applying the brakes the car down shifts hard, locking up and jerking. Many others had reported this problem in online forums. Stating a power train or module issue. Very dangerous not knowing if your car my jerk into someone or something out of your control.

THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE EVEN ON A MILD INCLINE WITHOUT ENGAGING A GEAR WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

The Alloy wheels are pitted and the metal is peeling off. The hood does not line up with the fenders and the trunk does not line up with the fenders. I contacted GM and they wouldn't honor any warranty after it expired and wouldn't good will any of the issues. It is a 2007 with 8,376 miles. The car is not safe due to the body parts rattling and shaking and the wheels are so pitted that

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD ABOUT A MILE FROM OUR HOME AND THE ROAD CURVED BUT THE CAR DIDN'T AND SHE HIT A SIGN THEN A PINE TREE THAT STOPPED HER. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE WAS HOSPITALIZED AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. WE NEVER COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL THE IGNITION PROBLEM CAME TO LIGHT. SHE NEVER DROVE AGAIN AND DEVELOPED MULTIPLE INFECTIONS UNTIL SHE DIED FEB. 24,2013 AT AGE 57. NOT KNOWING THE WRECK WAS NOT HER FAULT. *TR

FIRST THIS ISSUE STARTED WITH MY TORQUE CONVERTER I MISSED RECALL BY MONTHS WHEN THAT WAS FIXED I TOOK IT BACK BECAUSE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING NOR WAS THE MILEAGE INDICATOR WAS NOT WORKING AND IT WOULD STAY N LOW GEAR SO I TOOK IT BACK T TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY SAID THE COMPUTER HAD WATER IN IT IT APPEARED T THEM IT SHOULD B A RECALL BECAUSE THE FRAME THE COMPUTER WAS SITTING ON WAS STRAIGHT NOT AT A ANGLE CAUSING WATER T GET IN COMPUTER. SO NOW NEED T TAKE T PONTIAC T GET A COST ON WHAT I WILL NEED T PAY AFTER THEY CHARGE ME 100.00 IT'S FUNNY TRANSMISSION SHOP CHARGED ME NOTHING TO LOOK AT IT .MORAL OF THE STORY I BELIEVE THE CONVERTER PLAYS ALOT 8NTO THIS ISSUE. NO MORE AMERICAN MADE CARS FOR ME .

I HAVE A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. ON 12/12/14, WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE I OBSERVED ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR JERKED AS IF THE BRAKES WENT OUT. I HAD ISSUES WITH THIS LAST MONTH AND A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE ALL THESE PARTS. I BELIEVE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE MULTIPLE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE READ OTHER INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO OWNERS ATTENTION THIS CAN RESULT ON MANY MORE DEATHS. I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES JERKING SO HARD. I AM GOING TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP. PLEASE RESEARCH THIS FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ON THE ROAD !!!! *TR

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD ABOUT A MILE FROM OUR HOME AND THE ROAD CURVED BUT THE CAR DIDN'T AND SHE HIT A SIGN THEN A PINE TREE THAT STOPPED HER. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE WAS HOSPITALIZED AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. WE NEVER COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL THE IGNITION PROBLEM CAME TO LIGHT. SHE NEVER DROVE AGAIN AND DEVELOPED MULTIPLE INFECTIONS UNTIL SHE DIED FEB. 24,2013 AT AGE 57. NOT KNOWING THE WRECK WAS NOT HER FAULT. *TR

CRACKED REAR AXLE AFTER OWNING VECHILE FOR 2 WEEKS. *TR

EXTREMELY HARD DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. SO SEVERE THE TIRES SLID AS YOU COME TO A STOP. THIS IS A 2007, 2.4L 4CYL PONTIAC SOLSTICE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MIL LAMP IS ON WITH A P2637 CODE SET. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALL DOWNSHIFTS ARE HARSH WHEN COMING TO A STOP. UPSHIFTS ARE QUICK AND HARSH ALSO. *TR

TRANSMISSION LOCKING. SETTING DTC CODES P2637 AND P0700, POTENTIAL FOR REAR END COLLISION DUE TO LOCKUPS ON SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. FEELS AS IF CAR IS BRAKING HARD WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DRIVER IS STOPPING. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN WEATHER OVER 90 DEGREES FOR MORE 30 MINUTES, AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA BECAUSE OF THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CARBON FILTER WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO REPAIR THE DEFECT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONTACT BECAUSE THE DEFECT WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE CONTACT REFUSED THE OFFER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000.

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON AFTER MISFIRES, DEALERS REPLACED SPARK PLUGS STATING THEY WERE FAULTY (@APROX 18K MILES), THIS HAPPENS AGAIN 6K MILES LATER. DEALER INSTRUCTING THERE IS NO ISSUE, I SHOULD NOT USE THE SAME GAS STATION EVERY FILL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CAR WILL MISFIRE AT A TIME THAT WILL LEAVE ME IN THE PATH OF OTHER CARS, UNABLE TO MOVE QUICK ENOUGH TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *TR

The Alloy wheels are pitted and the metal is peeling off. The hood does not line up with the fenders and the trunk does not line up with the fenders. I contacted GM and they wouldn't honor any warranty after it expired and wouldn't good will any of the issues. It is a 2007 with 8,376 miles. The car is not safe due to the body parts rattling and shaking and the wheels are so pitted that

TWO TIRES KEEP LOSING AIR. ONE SEVERELY ENOUGH THAT IT IS BELOW 20 LBS OF PRESSURE EVERY MORNING REQUIRING ME TO ADD AIR WITH A HAND PUMP EVERY DAY OR DRIVE ON ONE OR MORE TIRES DANGEROUSLY LOW ON AIR. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MONTHS. PARKS CHEVROLET IN CHARLOTTE, NC SAYS THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION. A GOOD YEAR TIRE AND AUTO CENTER AND A DISCOUNT TIRE CENTER BOTH SAID THAT THE CHROME ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIMS IS FLAKING OFF, CREATING SLOW AIR LEAKS BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE RIMS. PRESUMABLY THE AIR IS LEAKING ALL THE TIME AND APPEARS TO BE WORSE WHEN PARKED WITH THE TIRE IN A PARTICULAR POSITION. I HAVE HAD A TIRE GO COMPLETELY FLAT (SMOOSHED AND REGISTERING NO AIR PRESSURE) PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR A FEW DAYS.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS WORKING PROPERLY. ON A LATER DATE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE SEAT SENSOR OR THE CONSOLE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,669.

PURCHASED NEW 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE AND SUDDENLY HAD A FLAT WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT FOR 6 WEEKS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN HAVING AUTO DEALER INSPECT THE FAULTY TIRE THE DEALER SAW SIDEWALL DAMAGE THAT REFLECTED SERIOUS FLAW/DEFECT ON SEVERAL OF THE GOODYEAR EAGLE P245/R4518 TIRES. WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO A GOODYEAR DEALER AND THE DEALER SAID THAT GOODYEAR AKRON, OHIO REFUSED TO EXCHANGE TIRES. BUT WOULD ACCEPT PRORATION ON TIRES THAT GOODYEAR DEALER CONFORMED TO BE DEFECTED TIRES. GOODYEAR DEALER SAID THAT GOODYEAR HAD SAME SIZE AND MODEL TIRES AS A RECALL ON A DIFFERENT AUTO RECENTLY. *TR

I PURCHASED MY PONTIAC 2007 SOLSTICE THIS PAST SUMMER "NEW" FROM PAUL BENTON PONTIAC IN OAK RIDGE TN. I LOVE MY CAR BUT, EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT HAS HAD VIBRATION PROBLEMS SO BAD THAT I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE TOP WOULD MAKE A SCRAPPING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. WELL THE NOISE COMES AND GOES, I TOOK MY CAR TODAY AND HAD THE SAFETY RECALL DONE. THEY REPLACED THE REAL PINION SEAL, THEY JUST REPLACED ONE SEAL. IS IT JUST ONE SEAL OR DO THEY NEED TO REPLACE MORE BECAUSE WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP THE SERVICE COUNTER INFORMED ME THAT MY BACK R/R AND L/R WHEELS ARE BENT. THEY BALANCED THE TIRES BUT IT NOW THE VIBRATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE PART. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE THE STEERING IS LOOSE IN IT, IT WAS TIGHT AND NOW THE WHEEL TURNS BUT THE WHEELS TAKE A WHILE TO CATCH UP. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SERVICE DEPT MORE THAN HALF THE TIME. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANGER IF HE COULD FIX IT BUT HE SAID THE ONLY THING COVERED UNDER THE RECALL WAS THE PART AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT WAS WRONG WITH IT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS FAR CONSIDERING I PAID ALMOST 30,000 FOR THIS CAR HAVE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR AND NO FAULT OF MY OWN IT IS HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF OF THE VEHICLE OPENED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY OPENED THE SUN ROOF WITH THE PNEUMATIC DEVICE. THE DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. THE PROBLEM RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABNORMALLY TRAVEL IN AND A HORIZONTAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.