The 2006 Pontiac Solstice has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,748,891 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS17V0610002017-01-2691,007 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 recall is 17036.
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…
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…
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, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For…
AIR BAGS14V0470002014-02-102,190,934 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,…
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 later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected…
POWER TRAIN07V5890002007-12-20275,936 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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
171
3crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
3crashes1fires4injuries
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
10
ENGINE
7
1fires
POWER TRAIN
7
SEATS
7
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
6
1crashes2injuries
SEAT BELTS
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
SUSPENSION:REAR
4
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints288
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Headlamp housing is cracking and allowing moisture to get into headlight area. It makes the lights while driving very poor and is a night hazard.”
“Hello I would like to make an agreement with someone to recover a seized vehicle by cbp at the border I made a mistake and I really want to fix it because I really need the car for work but all proof of ownership is inside the vehicle under the driver seat on a red docs bag the guy that sold it to…”
“The contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:â 17v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The air bag…”
“The contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the "service air bag" message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag light remained off while the front passenger's seat was occupied. Additionally, a beeping sound engaged, and the srs warning light was illuminated while starting…”
“The contact owns a 2006 pontiac solstice. The contact stated that the "service air bag" message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag light remained off while the front passenger's seat was occupied. Additionally, a beeping sound engaged, and the srs warning light was illuminated while starting…”
“Service airbag indication. Passenger airbag light off. Previous recall completed in 2018 at 87k miles. Vehicle is at 104k miles and pps sensor failed again. Previous completed recall for this issue is n17v061000. Failure is the same, dealer refuses to repair a second time. Issue is once again a…”
“The electric system appears to be unsafe, the ignition doesn't turn over and drains the battery every day. I'm also worried about the airbags and other recalls on this car. I contacted the dealer "dave kirk automotive" in crossville, tn weeks ago. They took the vin # and looked up the recalls.…”
“The electric system appears to be unsafe, the ignition doesn't turn over and drains the battery every day. I'm also worried about the airbags and other recalls on this car. I contacted the dealer "dave kirk automotive" in crossville, tn weeks ago. They took the vin # and looked up the recalls.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP16001 Opened 2016-05-16 · closed 2017-04-24
Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting the opening of an investigation into the air bag system on model year 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, the subject vehicles.The petitioner raised the issue of failure of the Passenger Sensing System for the front passenger…
InvestigationDP20002 Opened 2020-02-07 · closed 2022-10-27
HVAC Blower Motor Connector
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a Defect Petition received December 12, 2019 requesting an investigation into the possibility of passenger compartment fires attributed to overheating HVAC blower motor connectors in Model Years (MY) 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky…
InvestigationPE07037 Opened 2007-07-17 · closed 2007-12-27
FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL
ODI EVALUATED TWO DIFFERENT ALLEGED DEFECTS INVOLVING REAR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL TO ADDRESS ONE OF THE DEFECT CONDITIONS AND ODI HAS OPENED AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO CONTINUE ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE OTHER ALLEGED DEFECT. ON DECEMBER 19, 2007, GM SUBMITTED…
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