2006 Pontiac Solstice electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electric system appears to be unsafe, the ignition doesn't turn over and drains the battery every day. I'm also worried about the airbags and other recalls on this car. I contacted the dealer "Dave Kirk Automotive" in Crossville, TN weeks ago. They took the vin # and looked up the recalls. This…”
filed Dec 3, 2022
“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…”
filed Dec 1, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is…Campaign 14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Solstice years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Solstice | 6 | 17% |
| 2008 Solstice | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 Solstice | 27 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.