For years, the Pontiac Solstice air bag system has intermittently failed to detect passengers. Now the "passenger airbag off" light stays illuminated, and the airbag dash warning light also stays on. A GM service center reports the passenger airbag module needs to be replaced, at a cost in excess of $900.

- Spring, TX, USA

2007 Pontiac Solstice. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag issues. The consumer recently, while driving with his wife, the passenger side air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the problem was diagnosed as a faulty air bag seat module. The estimated cost to repair was approximately $1200. Updated 10/31/13

- Somers, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the passenger side air bag light illuminated while the passenger was in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

- Fleming Island , FL, USA

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 airbag warning light will not go off. I also have a mysterious coolant leak but it's intermittent as well.

- Memphis, TN, USA

Service passenger air bag lit up on display in dash at the same time passenger air bag light on dash went off and did not come back on I had dealer check this as the passenger air bag was now inoperative as I did not want my wife riding in this seat without it working properly. He informed me a sensor underneath the passenger seat was responsible for this failure. This seems to be a widespread problem as I have checked with several Solstice owners who have experienced same problems some with as low as 2300 miles on their vehicles thank you for your time.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

In March of this year I purchased my second Pontiac. Today this vehicle displayed the same service message as my other Pontiac. The service air bag light has come on and stayed on. My other Pontiac has been coming on and off for months now, I can't afford the $750 it costs to replace the airbag on the first Pontiac is the main reason I still have the issues, but now my second Pontiac purchase is having the same error. This has to be an issue for more than just me. I do see that the air bag has already been recalled for my model but a different year. This appears to me to be more than one model issue. Thanks

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

Service airbag message displayed. I took it to a GM dealer and he told me the module was no good and needs to be replaced for $800. I believe with only 39000 miles GM should have a recall and pay for this repair.

- Putnam, CT, USA

Passenger airbag sensor indicates that it is "off" even when a passenger is present. Red airbag warning light is displayed on dash. After much research, there is an issue with the airbag sensor going out. This is apparently a costly repair that should not be on the shoulders of the owner! GM needs to issue a recall for the repair of this safety feature since it is so prevalent among Solstice owners. Is our safety not important?...

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

My passenger airbag light came on indicating the airbag wasn't working. Diagnostic tool showed that the airbag sensor may be bad.

- Moodus, CT, USA

The passenger presence air bag control module in my vehicle failed at just over 11K miles. Any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. The owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the early failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

Service airbag message appeared on lcd display, passenger airbag will not turn on when a passenger is in the seat. Because I was concerned with my daughters safety, I paid over $900 to have this repaired. This appears to be a common issue and should result in a recall due to its directly preventing the function of a crash safety system intended to save lives.

- Hernando , MS, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000.

- Sandston, VA, USA

Service airbag message appeared on lcd display, passenger airbag will not turn on when a passenger is in the seat. After researching this issue it seems that this sensor failure is a pervasive issue and should result in a recall due to its directly preventing the function of a crash safety system intended to save lives. If this system does not fall under federal guidelines for a necessary recall, GM should institute a good-conscience recall due to the prohibitive cost of replacement of this simple sensor (<$800).

- Ewing, NJ, USA

Service air bag warning information light cam on. Brought to GM dealer said to be pas, seat sensor was bad out of warranty and to repair at a cost of $800 dollars I think this safety item should be gms concern.

- Ossining, NY, USA

The air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly (2 mos) after its 'bumper-to-bumper' warranty expired. Any passenger in the car faces added risk if an accident were to occur. It is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($500 - $800), and that the failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle brand.

- Warren, MI, USA

The passenger sensor in my Pontiac Solstice went out on August 12th while there was a passenger in my vehicle. This has caused the passenger airbag system to longer function. It is a very costly and dangerous problem that seems to be happening to many Solstice owners.

- Port Charlotte, FM, USA

The light is on about my safety air bag not working at all.

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the module for the air bag to the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 30,300.

- Miami, FL, USA

Airbag light came on. Service air bag on the display. Contacted GM B0081 code. $900 to repair.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

Passenger side air bag warning light came on indicating a defect in the passenger side air bag.

- Moodus, CT, USA