Model year
2006 Pontiac Solstice
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 243 complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (172), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (25), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (10). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
17V061000 · Jan 26, 2017
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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…
14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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)…
07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Complaints
243 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE07037 | FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | Jul 17, 2007 | Dec 27, 2007 |
| DP16001 | Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | May 16, 2016 | Apr 24, 2017 |
| DP20002 | HVAC Blower Motor Connector · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | Feb 7, 2020 | Oct 27, 2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solstice · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Solstice · 2.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Pontiac Solstice at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.