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2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

crash1 injured · 1781035 · 2021-12-01

Vehicle

Make
PONTIAC
Model
SOLSTICE
Year
2006
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speed
58 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

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 risk. The car is available for inspection, and is currently in the hands of my insurance agency who has inspected and totaled it. I did not drive much, and had not experienced this issue prior with my car.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11442240
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown