I RECENTLY TOOK MY 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE INTO A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED. WITHIN LESS OF A MONTH MY VEHICLE'A ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON, MY CAR INDICATES THAT MY GAS CAP IS LOOSE, AN I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I BELIEVE THE CAR DEALERSHIP KNEW OF THE ISSUES PRIOR AND DID NOT RELAY THE INFORMATION TO ME. MY CAR IS TOO …
2007 Pontiac Solstice electrical problems
severe 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR FAILS TO ACTIVATE AIRBAG AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON INDEFINITELY WHETHER PASSENGER IS IN PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. REPLACEMENT COST NEARLY $900. *TR
WHILE DRIVING TO MY SONS HOUSE, THE ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM THE HOUSE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST IN. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. I CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS UP TO DATE ON THE RECALLS. A MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR. IT SEEMS THAT THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AS WELL
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Pontiac Solstice?
It's a meaningful issue. 23 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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