10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 28,221 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated for approximately one year. The contact called jc harris Cadillac (4030 ward blvd, wilson, nc 27893; 252-237-1111) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Wilson, NC, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (garcia Buick GMC located at 2721 cerrillas rd Santa Fe, nm 87507; was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted approximately two times at 800-620-7668, but was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. Case number: 8-3064846813 was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/18/17 updated 10/5/18
- Santa Fe, NM, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator did not indicate a passenger was present while the contact's wife was seated in the passenger seat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The sungo dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact also refused to perform the interim repair due to the driver's occupant not being over 150 lbs. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available and confirmed what the dealer stated. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Jigger, LA, USA
Don't know if this is related to takata recall or not. I want to know how safe am I driving a 9 year old car with no air bags working. Cannot get it fixed because dealers say they cannot get the part from GM. Meanwhile I feel I am driving an unsafe car with the airbag light on and a message stating check airbag settings. I assume this will not go away until the problem is fixed. I just have to hope that I don't have a serious accident.
- Linden, MI, USA
Car safety recall notice 17036 issued March 2017, updated May 2017 concerning possible defective passenger detection system/ my car has defect. No known date for repair given despite may update.
- St. Helena, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted at 813-359-5000 and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Updated 08/08/17
- Lakeland, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (three-way Chevrolet Cadillac, 4501 wible rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 283-3300) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact called the Pontiac manufacturer at 800-620-7668 and advised the contact to call the GM manufacturer. The GM manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-5700 ext. 5921113 and stated that they would call back within 24 hours. The contact did not receive any calls from the GM manufacturer, but was provided with case number: 8-2982866994. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Bear Valley Springs, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer (jim hudson) advised her that they would only tighten a screw. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Columbia, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The local dealer was called and stated that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Maple, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was placed on hold for about 35 minutes. The contact tried calling the manufacturer back, but only heard the recorded messages. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Valrico, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/21/2017 updated 06/29/17
- Placida, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator failed to illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,109. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/22/17
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/02/17 the contact has stated that the passenger airbags do not engage. It has frquent occurance.
- Lakewood, CO, USA
Passenger seat weight sensor failed causing "service airbag" light to scroll on information display
- Easley, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Pasco, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/17
- Coos Bay, OR, USA
Passenger presence sensor failed on seat bottom after passenger sat on seat during freezing weather. Apparently an all too common failure for this model of car. No fix offered other than replacing entire seat bottom at a cost upwards of $1000. Car was stationary and in park.
- Watauga, TX, USA
Air bag light stayed on during initial starting sequence and never extinguishes. I have to acknowledge the fault on my drive information control (dic) in order to select other options. The light has been on now for two months. Never had this issue before.
- Plantation, FL, USA
Air bag light came on. Both driving and stationary. Dealer told me it was an internal circuit short in the passenger presence module. Cost for repair was $1,000. Vehicle only has 23,000 mi. On it.
- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA
- Greensburg, PA, USA