The 2009 Saturn Sky has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,472,955 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 65 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…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
1fires
SEATS
5
POWER TRAIN
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints65
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Vehicle only has 5000 miles on it purchased new in 2009 has ignition problem and airbag service problem”
“The contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was…”
“The contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag and electronic brake control module (ebcm) warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag and ebcm…”
“The contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag and electronic brake control module (ebcm) warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag and ebcm…”
“The contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated, with the service air bag message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side air…”
“Ignition was replaced under recall and now the passenger air bag light is on and will not go out and passenger side airbag is inop. Abs ecm failed and replacement cost was $1300.00. This is a known issue and should be investigated. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…”
“Ignition was replaced under recall and now the passenger air bag light is on and will not go out and passenger side airbag is inop. Abs ecm failed and replacement cost was $1300.00. This is a known issue and should be investigated. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…”
“In 2019 I took my car in for a recall I had received. It was for the pps. Instead of replacing the faulty system, they simply put a "reinforcement" piece of tape over the faulty system. I rarely drive the car and I rarely have passengers. 2 years and almost 5k miles later, now the faulty system is…”
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…
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