U.S. public vehicle records

2008 Pontiac SOLSTICE: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

159 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

27,100 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 110 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 96 of 159 complaints (60.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	38	23.9%
Electrical and battery issues	9	5.7%
Transmission and shifting	3	1.9%
Engine operation	1	0.6%
Steering behavior	1	0.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

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

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Air Bags	96
Electrical System	15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Seats	10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	8
Service Brakes	7
Engine	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module	4

Air Bags: 96; Electrical System: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 13; Seats: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Service Brakes: 7; Engine: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 49; 25,000 to 49,999: 37; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (49). 49 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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2007: 7; 2008: 17; 2009: 6; 2010: 2; 2011: 4; 2012: 10; 2013: 14; 2014: 31; 2015: 10; 2016: 14; 2017: 28; 2018: 8; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 38 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10207710 · 2007-11-02 (November 2, 2007)

1) STARTED CAR AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP CAR. 2) CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVEWAY. NEARLY HIT FAMILY CAR PARKED BEHIND. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR UNTIL THERE WAS CONSTANT "PUMPING" OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 3) CAR BROUGHT IN TO DEALER AND DESCRIBED PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE ADVISOR ADMITS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED DURING THIS BRAKE FAILUR…

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10207710 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10208213 · 2007-11-07 (November 7, 2007)

BRAKES WOULD LOCK WHEN I STARTED MOVING VEHICLE EVEN AFTER 5 MINUTE WARMUP. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208213 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10208657 · 2007-11-12 (November 12, 2007)

AFTER SITTING FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (3/4 HOURS) OR WHEN COLD THE BRAKES DO NOT WANT TO ENGAGE. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND YOU ARE TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. HAD OUR CAR TO DEALER A FEW WEEKS AGO. WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THEY PRINTED OUT A BULLETIN THAT STATED THAT ALL 2008 SOLSTICE, SKYS, AND OPEL GTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT DUE TO LOW BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS MAY EXIST WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD FOR THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS OR WHEN THE VEH…

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208657 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10208752 · 2007-11-13 (November 13, 2007)

STATED MY 2008 SOLSTICE AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR SITS OVERNIGHT. I MUST PRESS DOWN "HARD" ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AGAIN ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS CONDITION WILL INJURE A PEDESTRIAN OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING IS BEING DONE BY GM TO CORRECT THE BRAKES. DEALER DID NOT EXPLAIN HOW BRAKES WORK. NO WARNING STICKER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 88 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208752 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10209548 · 2007-11-20 (November 20, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHILE DRIVING 3-5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE FAILURE, IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS NOT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 550.

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209548 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10209753 · 2007-11-23 (November 23, 2007)

THIS COMPLAINT IS IDENTICAL TO ONE ALREADY FILED WITH THE NHTSA, REPRESENTING A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE FROM A COLD START IN MY NEW PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP DELIVERED ONLY ONE WEEK EARLIER (MILEAGE AT ONE WEEK=200), THE BRAKES FAILED WITH THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARD (FORTUNATELY WITHOUT POWER APPLIED DOWN A SLIGHTLY INCLINED DRIVEWAY. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE, THE BRAKES RESPONDED. LATER IN THE DAY, FROM A COLD START, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN MOMENTARILY WHILE PULLING OUT IN DRI…

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209753 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10213087 · 2007-12-28 (December 28, 2007)

WE PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 67 MILES ON IT, WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS OF DRIVING THE CAR WE NOTICED IF IT SAT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AT INITIAL START UP. *TR WE WOULD PLACE THE CAR IN REVERSE AND OR DRIVE PRESS ON THE BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD,YOU COULD NOT PUSH IT DOWN TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AT ALL. WE HAVE HAD TO USE OUR EMERGENCY BRAKE NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER START UP TO ENSURE WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY THAT OUR CAR WOULD STOP. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES LETTING THEM…

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213087 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10218042 · 2008-02-14 (February 14, 2008)

LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC GXP UPON STARTUP, OCCASIONALLY. NO SENSATION OF HAVING BRAKES FOR FIRST 3-5 SECONDS, THEN BRAKES KICK IN. DOES NO MATTER IF BACKING UP OR PULLING FORWARD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218042 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

07V454000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 2007-09-26 (September 26, 2007)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V047000 · Air Bags | Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Reported: 2014-02-10 (February 10, 2014)

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. GMs 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V171000 · Electrical System:Ignition

Reported: 2014-04-10 (April 10, 2014)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V061000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Reported: 2017-01-26 (January 26, 2017)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

159 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

69.2%Usable mileage110 / 159 records

100.0%Valid incident date159 / 159 records

100.0%Valid filing date159 / 159 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates159 / 159 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Air Bags	17270.8% ODI 10362164 · 63,000 mi DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT. *TR Look up ODI 10362164 at NHTSA ↗	21574.4% ODI 10274614 · 14,682 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHENEVER THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,682. Look up ODI 10274614 at NHTSA ↗	9660.4% ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗	3186.1% ODI 10482206 · 29,700 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WAS PRESENT AND THE OCCUPANT'S WEIGHT WAS 125 POUNDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT SEAT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN WHICH A TROUBLE CODE WAS NOT DETECTED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED INVOLVING THE AIR BAG INDICATOR MALFUNCTION. T… Look up ODI 10482206 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	2510.3% ODI 10233788 · 6,300 mi WHILE ROUTINE DRIVING OF THE CAR A TONE INDICATES AND THE BATTERY/ELECTRICAL LIGHT COMES ON FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME. MANUAL INDICATES SERVICE IS REQUIRED. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, YET IT DOES IT AGAIN AS I DRIVE HOME FROM THE SERVICE CALL, AND AGAIN THE NEXT TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. *TR Look up ODI 10233788 at NHTSA ↗	258.7% ODI 10533966 · 59,000 mi MY CAR SUDDENLY BRAKES HARD ON IT'S OWN AS I AM SLOWING AND GENTLY APPLYING BRAKES. IT STARTS AROUND 20 MPH. IT IS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. TO HAVE YOUR CAR SLAM ON IT'S BRAKES ON IT'S OWN. I HAVE HEARD THAT THE POWERTRAIN/TRANSMISSION CAN THROW ERROR CODES P0700 AND P2637 AND THAT CAN CAUSE THE SAME SUDDEN BRAKING OF THE CAR ON IT'S OWN. ALSO MY COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE(DIGITAL) INTERMITTENTLY GOES BLANK SHOWING ONLY THREE DASHES INSTEAD OF THE TEMP. WHEN IT DOES THIS MY AIR/HEAT WILL NOT WORK. MY PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. ALSO MY… Look up ODI 10533966 at NHTSA ↗	159.4% ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗	513.9% ODI 10566497 · 28,514 mi THEY IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CAR KEPT RUNNING EVEN WHEN I TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. *TR Look up ODI 10566497 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Seats	72.9% ODI 10567993 · 36,000 mi AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN REFERENCE TO THE PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR A PERSISTENT PROBLEM IN THE PONTIAC SOLSTICE AND SISTER CAR THE SATURN SKY WHICH CAUSES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A PASSENGER PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE, THIS IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND NOT LIMITED TO JUST A FEW VEHICLES BUT MOSTLY ALL! GM NEEDS TO STAND BY THIS PRODUCT WHICH IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE THE PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR REPLACED.. *TR Look up ODI 10567993 at NHTSA ↗	186.2% ODI 10464472 · 54,900 mi AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICE AIR BAG ON THE DISPLAY. CONTACTED GM B0081 CODE. $900 TO REPAIR. *TR Look up ODI 10464472 at NHTSA ↗	106.3% ODI 10229168 THE DRIVER SEAT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS AS THOUGH YOU ARE NOT IN FULL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE CONSTANT CHANGING OF POSITION DURING BREAKING AND TURNING. AFTER BRINGING THIS DEFECT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEAT WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. AFTER CHECKING THE STABILITY OF THE DRIVER SEAT ON NEW STOCK CARS IN THE SHOWROOM, THEY WERE ALL LOOSE, AND IN ONE CASE THE SEAT MOVED UP AND DOWN AND BACK TO FRONT WORSE THAN MINE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT CONSIDERED A WARRANTY ITEM GIVEN THE COMPARI… Look up ODI 10229168 at NHTSA ↗	38.3% ODI 10711930 · 60,046 mi THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG WEIGHT SENSOR HAS FAILED ON MY SOLSTICE. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT CURRENTLY FUNCTIONAL DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS EFFECTING EVERY SINGLE SOLSTICE AND SKY BUILT BY GM FROM 2006-2010. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE CHARGING NEARLY $1,000 TO REPLACE THE SENSORS ON THESE CARS AND MOST CUSTOMERS ARE CHOOSING NOT TO REPLACE THEM DUE TO HIGH COST. THE SAME ISSUE WAS RECALLED ON CADILLAC CTS MODELS BUILT IN THE SAME TIME PERIOD. THE PART WAS MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME COMPANY INVOLVED IN THE CADILLAC RECALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFE… Look up ODI 10711930 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	72.9% ODI 10423408 · 41,414 mi WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A SLAMMING STOP JOLTING BODY AND TRANSMISSION TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN PROCEEDING TO NORMAL DRIVING MODE UNTIL APPLYING BRAKES AGAIN. TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR SAME REPAIR. CODES P0013, P0014, P0700 & P2637 ON DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED ALL 4 TIMES WHEN SERVICE DEPT. CHECKED FOR ISSUES. ALSO, POWERTRAIN DIFFERENTIAL IN REAR MAKES DRAGGING NOISE SINCE DAY ONE. Look up ODI 10423408 at NHTSA ↗	186.2% ODI 10463109 · 23,400 mi VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT WITH ENGINE OFF, PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND IN 1ST GEAR. VEHICLE WAS FOUND AFTER IT ROLLED DOWN THE INCLINE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AND WAS STOPPED BY HAVING RUN INTO A GROUP OF 7 FOOT HEIGHT HEDGES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE STILL ENGAGED WHEN RECOVERED. *JB Look up ODI 10463109 at NHTSA ↗	10.6% ODI 10682783 · 110,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO THE RADIATOR THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE … Look up ODI 10682783 at NHTSA ↗	12.8% ODI 10587163 · 22,600 mi REAR DIFF HAS LEAK AFTER 22000 MILES THE SAME AS THE 06/07'S. CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. *TR Look up ODI 10587163 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	72.9% ODI 10478706 · 41,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 80 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AS WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000. Look up ODI 10478706 at NHTSA ↗	124.2% ODI 10551158 · 10,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT REMEDY THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DUE TO THE LACK OF PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. Look up ODI 10551158 at NHTSA ↗	53.1% ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	41.6% ODI 10465644 · 33,000 mi I MADE A TURN AND AS I WAS PROCEEDING I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL . WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR CAME TO AN APRUPT , JOLTING STOP AND A BIG TRUCK BEHIND SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES AND NARROWLY STOPPED BEFORE HITTING ME IN THE REAR. I WILL NEVER DRIVE THIS DANGEROUS CAR UNTIL IT IS FIXED. *TR Look up ODI 10465644 at NHTSA ↗	93.1% ODI 10463109 · 23,400 mi VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT WITH ENGINE OFF, PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND IN 1ST GEAR. VEHICLE WAS FOUND AFTER IT ROLLED DOWN THE INCLINE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AND WAS STOPPED BY HAVING RUN INTO A GROUP OF 7 FOOT HEIGHT HEDGES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE STILL ENGAGED WHEN RECOVERED. *JB Look up ODI 10463109 at NHTSA ↗	74.4% ODI 10495022 · 6,000 mi ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (THE SECOND DATE WAS ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO), I HAVE HAD TO MAKE VERY HARD STOPS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. BOTH TIMES, THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATIONS INDICATING CORRECT MODULATION). ONCE THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED COMPLETELY. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH ABSOLUTELY NO BACK PRESSURE. THE CAR BEGINS TO ROLL AGAIN, INDICATING THE BRAKE CALIPER/PADS HAVE RELEASED THE DISK. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP AGAIN WAS T… Look up ODI 10495022 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10.4% ODI 10239905 · 38,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND… Look up ODI 10239905 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	138.2% ODI 10224608 · 10 mi POOR COLD START BRAKING ON OUR 2008 SOLSTICE. IF YOU FORGET TO LET THE CAR WARM UP THERE IS HARDLY ANY BRAKES AT ALL. *TR Look up ODI 10224608 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit	104.1% ODI 10150912 REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE IF DIFFERENTIAL WAS TO DRY OUT BEFORE VEHICLE IS TAKEN IN TO SERVICE. NEW DIFFERENTIAL SEAL WAS INSTALLED. *NM Look up ODI 10150912 at NHTSA ↗	10.3% ODI 10266655 · 8,535 mi I WAS DRIVING (PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007)AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE FRONT END HAD SOME DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AFTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH A CEMENT BARRIER. I CONTACTED PONTIAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT. GM SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO REVIEW THE CAR. HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. HOWEVER, THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD THE CAR SENT TO AFTER THE ACCIDENT, REPLACED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY (UNDER WARRANTY) ALONG WITH THE FRONT-END DAMAGE THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED. I RECEIVED THE RECALL IN FEB. … Look up ODI 10266655 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Air Bags	26,300–53,975 mi	39,750 mi	62	ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10445289 · 28,000 mi SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO FOUR GM DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. ALL TOLD ME THAT ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE IS FUTILE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO FAULT CODES STORED IN THE CAR'S COMPUTER (OTHER THAN A GENERAL 0013 INDICATING DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT LOOP). ONLY WHEN THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING IS DISPLAYED WILL THERE BE A FAULT CODE DETAILING THE CIRCUIT INVOLVED. ALL SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE SERVICE AIR BA… Look up ODI 10445289 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10447173 · 24,050 mi PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER WAS TOO LIGHT TO ACTIVATE IT. IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AND THERE IS A WARNING EVERY TIME YOU START THE CAR. THIS TELLS ME THAT THE SENSOR IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT WORK. RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS MANY OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH THIS EXACT CAR. THE GM DEALER SAYS IT WILL BE $900 TO REPAIR. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR, AS THIS IS A VERY SMALL 2 SEAT CAR AND MY DAUGHTER HAS NO OTHER CHOICE O… Look up ODI 10447173 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	20,905–49,234 mi	35,527 mi	7	ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10495701 · 59,000 mi "SERVICE AIRBAG" MESSAGE ON DASH. PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT "OFF" EVEN WHEN THERE IS A PERSON SITTING ON PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. DEALER PERFORMED SCAN TEST. FOUND CODES B0081-71 IN THE SIR. FOUND CODE 1063 IN PP MODULE. DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS NEED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER PRESENT MODULE. PART # 19124219, MODULE KI 11.419. COST = $607.73 PLUS LABOR OF $138.28. MILLAGE WHEN REPLACED, 60,500. DATE OF REPAIR SERVICE, 1/25/2013. WHAT IS MOST CONCERNING IS: 1.) DOZENS OF SUCH OCCURRENCES OF SAME NATURE FOR THE PONTIAC SOLSTICE HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO NHTS… Look up ODI 10495701 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10598972 · 2,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND DECLINED TO PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT… Look up ODI 10598972 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	550–6,000 mi	1,000 mi	9	ODI 10224608 · 10 mi POOR COLD START BRAKING ON OUR 2008 SOLSTICE. IF YOU FORGET TO LET THE CAR WARM UP THERE IS HARDLY ANY BRAKES AT ALL. TR Look up ODI 10224608 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10232613 · 1,000 mi BRAKES, SYSTEM ON PONTIAC SOLSTICE . TR Look up ODI 10232613 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10234434 · 22 mi THE BRAKES ON OUR CAR HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE DAY 1. THEY PULSATE, DON'T FULLY STOP AT TIMES AND IN A PANIC STOP PULL THE STEERING WHEEL SEVERELY TO THE LEFT, ALMOST OUT OF YOUR HANDS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED, UNSUCCESSFULLY, A COMPUTER DOWNLOAD AND TELLING US TO WARM THE CAR UP FOR 45 SECONDS BEFORE DRIVING. *TR Look up ODI 10234434 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	33,500–55,500 mi	42,000 mi	7	ODI 10468040 · 66,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DETACHED FROM THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000. UPDATED 9/10/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIO… Look up ODI 10468040 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10607143 · 42,000 mi IN JANUARY 2014..MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DIC SAYING TO SERVICE AIRBAG??? I HAVE VERY FEW PASSENGERS FROM TIME TO TIME..MAYBE THREE A MONTH..NONE ARE HEAVY ENOUGH AS TO PLOP DOWN ON SEAT WITH ENOUGH WEIGHT TO INFLICT DAMAGE ON WHATEVER THE PROBLEM MAY BE!!! ALSO, WHEN I CLEAN THE CAR, I MAKE CERTAIN AS TO NOT KNEEL OR PUT ANY SORT OF WEIGHT AS TO BREAK THE CIRCUIT IN WHICH I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT ALL THE MANY OTHERS!!! HAS ANYBODY GIVEN ANY THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT'S A DEFAULT?? IT HAPPENS SO VERY OFTEN WITH MANY OF THE OTHER AUTOMOBI… Look up ODI 10607143 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10633276 · 15,810 mi AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED DTC. PROBLEM IS WITH THE PPS SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED FOR THESE CARS, AS WELL AS, OTHER GM PRODUCTS. THIS CONDITION EFFECTIVELY RENDERS THE AIRBAG PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAR INOPERATIVE EVEN IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. GM IS AWARE THE PROBLEM AND THEIR DEALERS WANT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN $800 AND $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FAILED SEAT COMPONENTS. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS FAULTY IN THAT THE SENSOR PAD SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS SUFFER BREAKAGE. THE FORUM BLOG FOR OWNERS WITH … Look up ODI 10633276 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	160–2,600 mi	450 mi	7	ODI 10207710 · 50 mi 1) STARTED CAR AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP CAR. 2) CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVEWAY. NEARLY HIT FAMILY CAR PARKED BEHIND. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR UNTIL THERE WAS CONSTANT "PUMPING" OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. 3) CAR BROUGHT IN TO DEALER AND DESCRIBED PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE ADVISOR ADMITS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SOMEONE CAN GET SERIOUSLY INJURED DURING THIS BRAKE FAILUR… Look up ODI 10207710 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10209548 · 20 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. WHILE DRIVING 3-5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE FAILURE, IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS NOT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 550. Look up ODI 10209548 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10218042 · 4,000 mi LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC GXP UPON STARTUP, OCCASIONALLY. NO SENSATION OF HAVING BRAKES FOR FIRST 3-5 SECONDS, THEN BRAKES KICK IN. DOES NO MATTER IF BACKING UP OR PULLING FORWARD. TR Look up ODI 10218042 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	24,050–28,010 mi	26,500 mi	6	ODI 10495022 · 6,000 mi ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (THE SECOND DATE WAS ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO), I HAVE HAD TO MAKE VERY HARD STOPS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. BOTH TIMES, THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATIONS INDICATING CORRECT MODULATION). ONCE THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED COMPLETELY. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH ABSOLUTELY NO BACK PRESSURE. THE CAR BEGINS TO ROLL AGAIN, INDICATING THE BRAKE CALIPER/PADS HAVE RELEASED THE DISK. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP AGAIN WAS T… Look up ODI 10495022 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10508234 · 27,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL AFTER REPEATED FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. Look up ODI 10508234 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	26,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10598972 · 2,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND DECLINED TO PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT… Look up ODI 10598972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10631110 · 35,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED TO 15 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AND THE POWER TRAIN COMPUTER MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. Look up ODI 10631110 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module	Too few reports for a range	94 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10208213 · 10 mi BRAKES WOULD LOCK WHEN I STARTED MOVING VEHICLE EVEN AFTER 5 MINUTE WARMUP. TR Look up ODI 10208213 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10208657 · 100 mi AFTER SITTING FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (3/4 HOURS) OR WHEN COLD THE BRAKES DO NOT WANT TO ENGAGE. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND YOU ARE TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. HAD OUR CAR TO DEALER A FEW WEEKS AGO. WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THEY PRINTED OUT A BULLETIN THAT STATED THAT ALL 2008 SOLSTICE, SKYS, AND OPEL GTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT DUE TO LOW BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS MAY EXIST WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD FOR THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS OR WHEN THE VEH… Look up ODI 10208657 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10208752 · 88 mi STATED MY 2008 SOLSTICE AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME THE CAR SITS OVERNIGHT. I MUST PRESS DOWN "HARD" ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AGAIN ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS CONDITION WILL INJURE A PEDESTRIAN OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING IS BEING DONE BY GM TO CORRECT THE BRAKES. DEALER DID NOT EXPLAIN HOW BRAKES WORK. NO WARNING STICKER. TR Look up ODI 10208752 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	1	None	ODI 11663152 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 it installed it still needs to go back to the dealer to have it programmed so there is no way to have this issue addressed without involving and paying a dealer who failed to fix the issue correctly the first time. reading in forums, many solstice … Look up ODI 11663152 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2009: 1 complaints · 2010: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2009	0	0	1
2010	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2009	36	0	0
2010	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
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
Air Bags	—	5 ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10585631 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT TAKEN CARE OF IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. Look up ODI 10585631 at NHTSA ↗	0	8 ODI 10607143 · 42,000 mi IN JANUARY 2014..MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DIC SAYING TO SERVICE AIRBAG??? I HAVE VERY FEW PASSENGERS FROM TIME TO TIME..MAYBE THREE A MONTH..NONE ARE HEAVY ENOUGH AS TO PLOP DOWN ON SEAT WITH ENOUGH WEIGHT TO INFLICT DAMAGE ON WHATEVER THE PROBLEM MAY BE!!! ALSO, WHEN I CLEAN THE CAR, I MAKE CERTAIN AS TO NOT KNEEL OR PUT ANY SORT OF WEIGHT AS TO BREAK THE CIRCUIT IN WHICH I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT ALL THE MANY OTHERS!!! HAS ANYBODY GIVEN ANY THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT'S A DEFAULT?? IT HAPPENS SO VERY OFTEN WITH MANY OF THE OTHER AUTOMOBI… Look up ODI 10607143 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10633276 · 15,810 mi AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED DTC. PROBLEM IS WITH THE PPS SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED FOR THESE CARS, AS WELL AS, OTHER GM PRODUCTS. THIS CONDITION EFFECTIVELY RENDERS THE AIRBAG PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAR INOPERATIVE EVEN IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. GM IS AWARE THE PROBLEM AND THEIR DEALERS WANT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN $800 AND $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FAILED SEAT COMPONENTS. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS FAULTY IN THAT THE SENSOR PAD SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS SUFFER BREAKAGE. THE FORUM BLOG FOR OWNERS WITH … Look up ODI 10633276 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10640576 · 25,000 mi THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" INDICATOR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CAME ON DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF DRIVING AND HAS REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY SINCE THAT TIME, APPROXIMATELY 1 - 1.5 YRS. THIS WAS NOT RELATED TO ANY ACCIDENT. DIAGNOSIS USING ON OBD SCAN TOOL WAS COMPLETED BY A REPUTABLE LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE, AT A MINIMUM, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH DUE … Look up ODI 10640576 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	5 ODI 10443483 · 35,527 mi THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN A PERSON SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS ON THE TIME AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG DISPLAY ON THE DIC. THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE IN PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM AS IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS THIS ELECTRICAL AND MODULES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT COULD RESULT A DEATH IN A CRASH. A LOT OF DRIVERS HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS ON THIS AIRBAG HAZARD ON ALL 06 THRU 10 PONTIAC SOLSTICE NOTED IN THE SOLSTICE FORUM… Look up ODI 10443483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10585631 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT TAKEN CARE OF IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. Look up ODI 10585631 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	2 ODI 10633276 · 15,810 mi AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED DTC. PROBLEM IS WITH THE PPS SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED FOR THESE CARS, AS WELL AS, OTHER GM PRODUCTS. THIS CONDITION EFFECTIVELY RENDERS THE AIRBAG PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAR INOPERATIVE EVEN IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. GM IS AWARE THE PROBLEM AND THEIR DEALERS WANT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN $800 AND $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FAILED SEAT COMPONENTS. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS FAULTY IN THAT THE SENSOR PAD SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS SUFFER BREAKAGE. THE FORUM BLOG FOR OWNERS WITH … Look up ODI 10633276 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10652502 · 42,000 mi GIRLFRIEND SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT AND A "SERVICE AIRBAG" LIGHT CAM ON MY INFO SCREEN. TURNED OFF AFTER A FEW SECONDS THEN TURNED BACK ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE. *TR Look up ODI 10652502 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10598972 · 2,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND DECLINED TO PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT… Look up ODI 10598972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628679 IGNITION REPAIR IS STILL PENDING PARTS 6 MONTHS AFTER RECALL IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR SAFETY ISSUE. DAY FOR DAY PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED ON GM FOR UNACCEPTABLE DELAY IS COMPLETING RECALL REPAIR. *TR Look up ODI 10628679 at NHTSA ↗	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Seats	8 ODI 10607143 · 42,000 mi IN JANUARY 2014..MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DIC SAYING TO SERVICE AIRBAG??? I HAVE VERY FEW PASSENGERS FROM TIME TO TIME..MAYBE THREE A MONTH..NONE ARE HEAVY ENOUGH AS TO PLOP DOWN ON SEAT WITH ENOUGH WEIGHT TO INFLICT DAMAGE ON WHATEVER THE PROBLEM MAY BE!!! ALSO, WHEN I CLEAN THE CAR, I MAKE CERTAIN AS TO NOT KNEEL OR PUT ANY SORT OF WEIGHT AS TO BREAK THE CIRCUIT IN WHICH I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT ALL THE MANY OTHERS!!! HAS ANYBODY GIVEN ANY THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT'S A DEFAULT?? IT HAPPENS SO VERY OFTEN WITH MANY OF THE OTHER AUTOMOBI… Look up ODI 10607143 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10633276 · 15,810 mi AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED DTC. PROBLEM IS WITH THE PPS SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED FOR THESE CARS, AS WELL AS, OTHER GM PRODUCTS. THIS CONDITION EFFECTIVELY RENDERS THE AIRBAG PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAR INOPERATIVE EVEN IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. GM IS AWARE THE PROBLEM AND THEIR DEALERS WANT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN $800 AND $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FAILED SEAT COMPONENTS. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS FAULTY IN THAT THE SENSOR PAD SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS SUFFER BREAKAGE. THE FORUM BLOG FOR OWNERS WITH … Look up ODI 10633276 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10640576 · 25,000 mi THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" INDICATOR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CAME ON DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF DRIVING AND HAS REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY SINCE THAT TIME, APPROXIMATELY 1 - 1.5 YRS. THIS WAS NOT RELATED TO ANY ACCIDENT. DIAGNOSIS USING ON OBD SCAN TOOL WAS COMPLETED BY A REPUTABLE LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE, AT A MINIMUM, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH DUE … Look up ODI 10640576 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10633276 · 15,810 mi AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED DTC. PROBLEM IS WITH THE PPS SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED FOR THESE CARS, AS WELL AS, OTHER GM PRODUCTS. THIS CONDITION EFFECTIVELY RENDERS THE AIRBAG PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAR INOPERATIVE EVEN IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. GM IS AWARE THE PROBLEM AND THEIR DEALERS WANT APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN $800 AND $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FAILED SEAT COMPONENTS. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS FAULTY IN THAT THE SENSOR PAD SENSOR CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS SUFFER BREAKAGE. THE FORUM BLOG FOR OWNERS WITH … Look up ODI 10633276 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10652502 · 42,000 mi GIRLFRIEND SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT AND A "SERVICE AIRBAG" LIGHT CAM ON MY INFO SCREEN. TURNED OFF AFTER A FEW SECONDS THEN TURNED BACK ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE. *TR Look up ODI 10652502 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	0	1 ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗	0
Engine	1 ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10579752 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. JB Look up ODI 10579752 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10598972 · 2,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND DECLINED TO PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT… Look up ODI 10598972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628679 IGNITION REPAIR IS STILL PENDING PARTS 6 MONTHS AFTER RECALL IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR SAFETY ISSUE. DAY FOR DAY PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED ON GM FOR UNACCEPTABLE DELAY IS COMPLETING RECALL REPAIR. *TR Look up ODI 10628679 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING… Look up ODI 10638702 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

13 mentions · 8.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 150 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10207710 · 50 mi

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ODI 10208657 · 100 mi

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ODI 10208752 · 88 mi

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Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

10 mentions · 6.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 49,500 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10447173 · 24,050 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER WAS TOO LIGHT TO ACTIVATE IT. IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AND THERE IS A WARNING EVERY TIME YOU START THE CAR. THIS TELLS ME THAT THE SENSOR IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT WORK. RESEARCH ONLINE SHOWS MANY OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH THIS EXACT CAR. THE GM DEALER SAYS IT WILL BE $900 TO REPAIR. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR, AS THIS IS A VERY SMALL 2 SEAT CAR AND MY DAUGHTER HAS NO OTHER CHOICE O…

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ODI 10579752

2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH , AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER CLEARED THE COMPUTER FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *JB

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ODI 10596390

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE CRASH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE THERE WAS ONE INJURY REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 26,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10638702 · 26,000 mi

ON A TRIP 6/14/14 HALF WAY TO MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING A CAR/LOCK SYMBOL. I CHECKED ALL DOORS, TRUNK AND HOOD, ALL WERE CLOSED. APPX. 10 MILES LATER I FELT THE POWER SUDDENLY STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAGE WERE ALL GOING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED A WARNING SIGNAL. ALL SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. IN ABOUT ONE MINUTE THE LOCK SYMBOL CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PROCEEDED THE SAME GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY. ON APPROACHING…

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b