3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,497 miles

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problem #19

Sep 042021

Sky

  • miles
Recall failure of airbag seat occupancy sensor. The car was taken to authorized dealer in 2018 for the recall. The sensor failed in 2021. The recall did not replace the seat sensor but only added reinforcement tape. In 2021 the air bag lights came on. An authorized dealer investigation found the airbag seat sensor had failed. GM was notifed through the dealer and replied the warranty was over and they are not responsible for the recall repair after the warranty period. The recall rectification appears to be poorly designed leading to eventual failure of the sensor leaving passengers unprotected.. Please follow-up with GM on this issue. I'm sure thousands of cars are affected.

- Ormond Beach , FL, USA

problem #18

Aug 042021

Sky

  • miles
I brought my 2007 Saturn Sky in for Recall repair of passenger seat airbag presence system.... The dealership added 4 retaining clips and a reinforcement strip to the passenger seat as part of the recall. Now my airbag warning light is always on and my dashboard info system says ' service airbag' The passenger seat sensor was never replaced as the recall states it should have been.

- Hampton, NH, USA

problem #17

Sep 182020

Sky

  • 42,453 miles
My 2007 Saturn Sky automobile had a airbag/ safety recall (recall # 17036) which I had shearer Chevrolet sout burlington, Vermont preform. They only did part of the recall and within 4000 miles (10 months) of them doing the work the module kit which they were suppose to replace but didn't as part of the recall failed and I was forced to pay over $900 out of pocket to have the repair done again including replacing the module kit (GM part number #84447741). I lost the use of the car over 2 months this summer 2020 due to the fact that the car was uninspectable with this problem. Lamoille valley Chevrolet hyde park, Vermont (802-888-4942) performed the second repair on the vehicle.

- Underhill Center, VT, USA

problem #16

Apr 082018

Sky

  • 150,000 miles
Airbag need servicing light is always on, can't read mileage. The seat belt, or seat light stays on. These things are on at all times, starting, stopping, and driving. I'm not sure what will happen with the airbag service light, will the airbag blow at anytime or what.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #15

Apr 122013

Sky

  • 28,322 miles
Passenger presence module is loose or not functioning properly which means the airbag may deploy during or not when there's an accident! warning light comes on to check passenger airbag module. Had estimates to cost me over $1000 the car is in great condition and wasn't ever wrecked! it just stopped working without a cause. It's 10 years old, garage kept and only has 43,200 miles on it. I had 3 recalls already on the rear main seal and twice on the ignition switch where it would just shut down everything almost causing a near fatal accident getting off ramp onto I-80 tractor trailer just missed me!

- Saint Marys, PA, USA

problem #14

Nov 152016

Sky

  • 32,799 miles
Passenger presence module went bad. Trips the air bag sensor to go off and can only be reset by dealer. Airbag will not deploy when a passenger is in the seat in an event of an accident. This has been a known safety issue for years.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #13

Jul 212016

Sky

  • 31,000 miles
At about 31,000 miles while driving down the road with a passenger the airbag off light flashed on and off several times finally ending up off with a service airbag message.was traveling about 65 miles per hour on freeway.

- Osage Beach, MO, USA

problem #12

May 042016

Sky

  • 75,000 miles
After a GM ignition recall on Saturn Sky--we received notice and took our car to the GM shop to do the work. However now the "airbag warning light" stays on---we did much research and replaced the passenger side seat cushion and sensor-----this did not result in the airbag warning light going off--we took it to the GM dealer to do a diagnostic to see why the seat/sensor replacement did not fix the problem and they state the seat is properly installed and it is not causing the airbag warning light issue---but they did not tell us what was the diagnosed problem. Many Saturn Sky owners have written to you and are very concerned about the safety of their families, the fact they cannot pass state required safety inspections; which renders their GM product completely useless. GM has never responded to these issues for Saturn Sky owners or for Pontiac solstice owners and the NHTSA likewise have not responded to this dangerous issue, despite numerous complaints. Many other air bag issues have been addressed by your board for a variety of vehicles---why not this one" I will be approaching my state and federal representatives with this concern as well; it is a public safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately. My husband has also written to the NHTSA has never responded. Will you respond now"

- Pahoa, HI, USA

problem #11

Apr 152016

Sky

  • 64,000 miles
Passabger airbag sensor stopped working after a friend weight 185 sat in the seat at 64K miles

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #10

Feb 192016

Sky

  • 45,000 miles
Typical engineered problems @ low mileage: Seat air bag sensor, dash info lights, check engine light and extremely noisy ac system. A recall would be nice, but the car is an orphan. (a discontinued vehicle, with little support.) safe at any speed ?

- Schriever, LA, USA

problem #9

Mar 022016

Sky

  • 14,000 miles
The sensor in the passenger seat no longer works! sensor light is continuous on! my car is gently used w/under 20,000 miles on it! it is a safety hazard I feel the manufacturer is responsible for. The problem started 06/14 but your calendar wouldn't accept the date.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #8

May 192015

Sky

  • 89,000 miles
Passenger seat airbag sensor failed. Vehicle was stationary. Warning on dash.

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #7

Dec 262014

Sky 4-cyl

  • miles
Airbag sensor has failed for second time in two years.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 262014

Sky 4-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
Driving 35 miles an hour I noticed passenger side airbag warning light appeared on dash, when I took car to GM dealer they said it would cost 900 dollars to replace.

- Winnabow, NC, USA

problem #5

Jul 072014

Sky 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles
Passenger seat airbag warning light stays off, does not go to on position when seat is occupied.service airbag soon warning light appears on instrument panel. Had system diagnosed, found that the pass. Seat presence module is faulty. And needs to be replaced, . this is a critical safety issue and not, an isolated issue with these vehicles and should be recalled by GM and replaced at no cost to me.please do the right thing and correct this issue!!

- Kouts, IN, USA

problem #4

Jun 012013

Sky 4-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
Passenger presence module-service air bag warning is activated and comes on periodically due to a defective sensor which results in air bag not functioning properly or being deployed in the event of an accident. This is an obvious safety concern that GM is aware of and has been recalled in other model cars except for the Saturn Sky and Pontiac solstice. It is a major safety concern and one that should be addressed by recall.

- Kanab, UT, USA

problem #3

May 162014

Sky 4-cyl

  • 75,983 miles
Upon entering the vehicle on Friday, May 16th, 2014 I noticed the service airbag soon light and notification were displayed on the dic. After startup and vehicle system check the lights remained on and will not go out.

- Moncks Corner, SC, USA

problem #2

Sep 062013

Sky 4-cyl

  • 41,893 miles
The airbag for the passenger no longer activates, this seems to be an issue with the passenger presence system and it seems to be happening to a lot of Sky owners.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 152013

Sky 4-cyl

  • 39,000 miles
The passenger seat airbag sensor has failed in my car. This has resulted in a condition in which the passenger air bag is permanently disabled, a potential large safety hazard. After researching this issue, it appears as though this is a common problem among the Saturn Sky and Pontiac solstice cars, and there is no outstanding recall to remedy this issue. There are many of these cars on the road today that are operating without a functional passenger air bag, putting passengers are significantly greater risk for injury in the event of a collision. Given the prevalence of this issue, its severity, and the cost to repair, I feel as though a safety recall is should be considered for these models.

- Apo, AE, USA