FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR CAUSING AIRBAGS TO DISARM.
2008 Saturn Sky airbags problems
moderate 84 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I'M A SINGLE WOMAN, AND HARDLY ANYONE EVER SITS IN MY PASSENGER SEAT. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT HAS COME ON OUT OF NOWHERE. NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON. NOTHING HEAVY (BESIDES A FEW GROCERIES FROM TIME TO TIME) HAS EVER BEEN PUT IN THE SEAT. *TR
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR IS NO LONGER WORKING. THE CAR IS LOW ON MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR. GM APPARENTLY HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE FOR THIS PART AND IS CHARGING $800-$900 FOR THE FIX. I CANNOT AFFORD THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN SENSOR. IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.
THIS IS MY THIRD PONTIAC SOLSTICE OR SATURN SKY THAT HAS HAD THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ACTIVATE IN THE 50K MILES RANGE. VERY SELDOM DOES ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, SO WEAR DOES NOT SEEM THE BE THE PROBLEM.
PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE NOT WORKING
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Saturn Sky?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 84 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags 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 $1,100 for airbags 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 airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags 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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