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SteeringPart report

2006 Pontiac Solstice Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 1% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I received a letter on the ignition switch recall and how important (bolded and underscored) that it was to contact the dealer and get the report completed. However the dealer won't take an appoint because the parts are not in. The thinks next week, but now he said I'd need another letter from GM before I can schedule an appointment. Also the GM guy won't schedule an appointment even if he has the parts in. If I want to schedule an appoint for a date next week I would have to purchase service -- like an oil change to secure that day/time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10577092, filed 2014-04, 11,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10641949, filed 2014-10, 23,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200710%
200621%

Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice

Air bags
178 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology