Pontiac SOLSTICE steering problems
13 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
727 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
35,527 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 527 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
13 of 727 complaints match this topic (1.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10606650 · 2014-06-28 (June 28, 2014)
CAR HAS AN UNBELIEVABLE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING MOSTLY FROM 1ST THRU 3RD GEAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT. AFTER 2 MULTI POINT INSPECTIONS(RESULTS FINE) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM(IT WAS UNDER ITS 30 DAY FRONT TO BACK WARRANTY), WHEN THEY DROVE IT FOR 50FT SAID YES THERE IS A DEFINITE "CLUNKING" NOISE GOING ON AND WE'LL LOOK INTO IT. THEY TOOK IT TO THEIR PONTIAC/GM DEALERSHIP FOR INVESTIGATION. THAT DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE REAR END AND IT WAS NORMAL, HOWEVER MINE WAS EXCESSIVE SO THEY RE-PLACED THE REAR END/DRIVESHAF…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10606650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10641949 · 2014-10-07 (October 7, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO LOCK. ALSO THE DOOR CHIMES FAILED TO ALERT WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10641949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10983803 · 2017-05-06 (May 6, 2017)
TAKATA INFLATORS NOW THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL . NOW IT APPEARS THAT THE MODULE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO DOES NOT WORK. IF THE BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO DOES NOT WORK THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ITS BAD ENOUGH THAT THE PASSENGER DOESN'T WORK BUT NOW APPEARS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MODULE ALSO IS NOT WORKING. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE LIGHT INDICATING THE AIRBAG SYMBOL IS NOW ON AND ALSO THE LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER OFF IS ON .
Owner-reported narrative. 77,197 miles reported. Look up ODI 10983803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442240 · 2021-12-01 (December 1, 2021)
I purchased a 2006 Pontiac Solstice from a Lexus dealership in 2020. No known issues were discussed when I purchased the vehicle. The ignition switch turned off while I was driving around a curve which caused engine to stall, and my steering wheel to locked up preventing me from turning. I crashed into a guardrail at 60 mph and my car spun, hitting the back as well. The car is totaled. My airbag did NOT deploy in the crash, resulting in worsened injuries. Thankfully no other cars were involved, but the faulty ignition switch put my safety at ri…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11442240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218099 · 2008-02-15 (February 15, 2008)
I PURCHASED MY PONTIAC 2007 SOLSTICE THIS PAST SUMMER "NEW" FROM PAUL BENTON PONTIAC IN OAK RIDGE TN. I LOVE MY CAR BUT, EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT HAS HAD VIBRATION PROBLEMS SO BAD THAT I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE TOP WOULD MAKE A SCRAPPING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. WELL THE NOISE COMES AND GOES, I TOOK MY CAR TODAY AND HAD THE SAFETY RECALL DONE. THEY REPLACED THE REAL PINION SEAL, THEY JUST REPLACED ONE SEAL. IS IT JUST ONE SEAL OR DO THEY NEED TO REPLACE MORE BECAUSE WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP THE SERVIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218099 at NHTSA ↗