10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,809 miles
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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
Nothing happen not sure why the light is on. My daughter has not had an accident.
- Arlington, TX, USA
The passenger air bag sensor failed. I have read that this is common in Sky and solstice vehicles. Even when they are repaired, they fail again. $800 repair... so my passenger is traveling with no airbag at all times.
- Victoria , TX, USA
The air bag seat sensor in my vehicle failed and any passenger in the car faces risk if an accident were to occur. It is my understanding that the owner's cost to fix this item is prohibitive ($700 - $1000), and that the early failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle. I think because of all the complaints about this it is a problem and may cause someone to get really hurt. Left defective could be really serious to a passenger.
- Okeechobee, FL, USA
My Saturn Sky's passenger air bag "service air bag" light has been on for a month now, and I assume there is no protection from it. I researched on line about it and it seems every car has this issue eventually. I know Saturn no longer exists, but GM should do a recall on them and get them fixed. This is serious issue and a $750-$1000 repair that most can't afford.
- Victoria, TX, USA
Everytime I start my vehicle I get the following messages on the control panel. Service airbag, service traction control, ESC off/disabled. There has been no accidents on the vehicle but lack of ESC makes controlling the rwd performance vehicle difficult, in addition the service airbag message is further reason for concern.
- Maple Grove, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag off indicator illuminated although the front passenger's side seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,500. Updated 12/04/13 the consumer stated the manufacturer covered 30% of the repair bill. The consumer found other reports of airbag failure on the internet. Updated 12/5/2013
- Butler, PA, USA
The air bag seat sensor (pps) in my vehicle failed only 12 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 ($700 - $1000), and that the early failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle.
- Elizabethtown, PA, USA
Airbag module failed after just 36K miles. This is a common and widespread issue and absolutely needs to be addressed in a recall.
- Cleveland, GA, USA
I was driving on the interstate at about 65 mph. I hydroplaned out of control and hit the wall head on. Airbags didn't deploy. My face hit the steering wheel, busting my lip and giving me a black eye, but I made it out alive.
- Knoxville , TN, USA
The passenger seat sensor has failed and the airbag does not know if someone is in the seat. During an accident the airbag will not deploy.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
I started the car and the "service air bag" light came up in the message center on the dash. The passenger air bag light indicates that the passenger air bag is not on even when there is a passenger. This is a very dangerous situation for the passenger to be in. It is my understanding that this is not an uncommon problem for Saturn Skys and Pontiac solstices. There are many, many incidences of this problem. The cost of repair is extremely high and the dealership we took it to said there was no recall for this part. This defective part should have a recall for the safety of all the owners and their passengers.
- Cochranton, PA, USA
Received a "service air bag" code on my dic output. Contacted my local service center and verified that there were no safety recalls for the failed passenger present system module associated with the airbag system. Performed lots of research and discovered that this is an extremely prevalent and common problem with virtually all models and years of the Pontiac solstice and Saturn Sky. I am highly concerned to also discover that the passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the defective part not detecting the presence of a passenger.
- Calvert City, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated the service air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which located the failure within the passenger air bag sensor. The manufacturer offered some assistance with the repair cost; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,955.
- Winchester , VA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light constantly illuminated. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
- Winchester, VA, USA
The air bag sensor in my vehicle failed shortly 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 early failure of this part is somewhat common for this vehicle.
- Cumming, GA, USA
Air bag warning light came on, and disappeared while at a red light in a period of about ~1 minute. After passenger sat in the car, air bag warning light came on again for a short period of about five minutes and off again. Passenger air bag indicator at the time when alert came on was noted as off state, all other time when passenger is present, indicator is noted as on state. After driving a while ~20minutes, air bag warning light came on and this time it stayed on, passenger airbag indicator is in off state. Upon restarting the car/engine. Warning light disappeared however, after short minutes it came back on, and now the air bag warning light has been on for over 3 days. Passenger in or not, indicator is in off state. After viewing forums and posts about recurring problem effected by similar cars such as the Pontiac solstice, Pontiac solstice gpx, and Saturn Sky, please take consideration in looking into our air bag system. Thank you!
- Bayside, NY, USA
Air bag sensor located in passenger seat, GM part #19124219 was defective and disabled air bags. This part is routinely defective in the kappa-model roadsters, Saturn Sky and Pontiac solstice.
- Apo, AE, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light would illuminate whether the passenger seat was occupied or not. The dealer was contacted and stated to the contact that the sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,025 and the current mileage was 7,420. The VIN was not available.
- Freeport , NY, USA
- Wahiawa, HI, USA