How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Solstice have?

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Pontiac Solstice has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Pontiac Solstice?

Of 189 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2008 Pontiac Solstice Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,474,437 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 17V061000 2017-01-26 91,007 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V171000 2014-04-10 2,191,014 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…

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 BAGS 14V047000 2014-02-10 2,190,934 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…

SEAT BELTS 07V454000 2007-09-26 1,482 affected

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INBOARD SEAT STUDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE STUD AND INSTALL A BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

STRUCTURE:BODY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Total complaints189

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-05-27

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-12-23

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-03-01

“The passenger presence pad was not repaired.”

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · reported 2022-02-04

“There is an issue with all saturn skyâ€™s and pontiac solsticeâ€™s 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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2021-04-21

“Due to recall had pps mat work performed (without air bag light ever coming on), only to have passenger side airbag warning light come on two years after recall work. Airbag light now comes on upon startup. Dealer says total sensor replacement required. Pps mat failed - recall did not work. Use…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-06-06

“The service airbag light remains on all the time now. It was intermittent for a couple weeks now it is on all the time.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-11-16

“My complaint is that the part is not available to fix the recall. I was informed it maybe 6 months or more until it is available. This being an airbag I feel that is unacceptable and a safety issue.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-07-01

Defect investigations

Investigation DP16001 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…

Investigation DP20002 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…