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Pontiac Solstice recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 727 owner complaints for the Pontiac Solstice, covering model years 2006 to 2010. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (289), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 727 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2006–2010)
  • most complaints: 2007 (289 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (534 complaints)
  • latest recall 17V061000 (reported Jan 26, 2017)
  • 28 complaints reporting a crash (3.9%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (0.4%)
  • 19 complaints reporting an injury (2.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Pontiac Solstice complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 289 of 727, or 39.8%. Next come 2006 (243) and 2008 (159). The fewest are for 2009, with 36 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Pontiac Solstice owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2009Column chart of 727 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2007 with 289. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 243 complaints24320062007: 289 complaints28920072008: 159 complaints15920082009: 36 complaints362009
Pontiac Solstice complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Pontiac Solstice complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20062439260
200728912170
20081597060
2009360000
All model years727283190

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Pontiac Solstice components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 534 complaints (73.5% of all 727), followed by Electrical System (76) and Power Train (56).

Components named most often in Pontiac Solstice complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Pontiac Solstice complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags53473.5%
Electrical System7610.5%
Power Train567.7%
Seats395.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic314.3%
Engine243.3%
Service Brakes202.8%
Structure152.1%
Unknown or Other111.5%
Seat Belts81.1%
Suspension71.0%
Vehicle Speed Control71.0%
Latches/Locks/Linkages50.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling40.6%
Exterior Lighting40.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Pontiac Solstice recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Solstice, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2010. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Pontiac Solstice recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 4 campaigns2007: 4 campaigns2008: 4 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns2010: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V061000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2006–2010

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V171000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2006–2010

    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, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V047000

    Reported

    Air Bags; Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model years 2006–2010

    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 year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

    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 owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GM’s recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 07V589000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal

    Model years 2006–2007

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 07V454000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 2008

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Pontiac Solstice questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Pontiac Solstice, covering model years 2006 to 2010. The most recent, 17V061000, was reported on January 26, 2017 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Pontiac Solstice model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 289 of the 727 complaints in NHTSA’s file (39.8%). The next are 2006 (243) and 2008 (159). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Pontiac Solstice complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 534 complaints, or 73.5% of all 727. Electrical System (76) and Power Train (56) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Pontiac Solstice?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Pontiac dealer.

How many Pontiac Solstice complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 727 complaints, 28 report a crash, 3 a fire, 19 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.