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Pontiac Torrent
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
625
Active records
Recalls
4
Active records
TSBs
1,115
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
36
Crashes
23
Fires
15
Top reported issues — Pontiac Torrent
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Condition issue
Safety restraint issue
HVAC behavior
Operating state
Driver assistance issue
Smell
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Braking behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed May 1, 2026
My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and was told that it could possibly be fixed but it’s not a guarantee that it will fix the problem and it will cost over $2500 for a maybe it’ll fix it and they had also indicated that if he was to get in a crash, the airbags will not go off because of this
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Mar 19, 2026
Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast. Please note that the battery is new, starter is new, water pump is new , I got new engine fans, radiator and the truck is still running hot, battery dies over night. I need some help this is my only vehicle and I've spent thousands of dollars trying to get this truck right over the years. Are there any affordable…
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Feb 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was vibrating excessively. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear sub frame had an excessive amount of rust. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rear wheel assembly detaching from the excessive amount of rust. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Nov 20, 2024
The passenger air bag indicator light indicates passenger air bag is OFF even when an adult is sitting in the seat. Therefore. I am afraid that if the vehicle were in an accident where airbags would deploy, the front right passenger airbag would not inflate. There is a recall on the sensors for the front right passenger airbag for my vehicle make model and year but according to my VIN my vehicle is not part of that recall. I suspect it should be.
2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Apr 4, 2024
My car says service stabilitrak and my traction control light is still on whether I hit the button or not I just spent a grand for it to be fixed and it I’m still having the same issue my brakes will lock up or my wheel locks up uncontrollably I have almost gotten into numerous accidents because of it.
2009 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Sep 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a crack was present on the top of the fuel tank causing fuel to leak onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000.
2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Apr 1, 2023
Passenger air bag light on and seat belt light
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Feb 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated while the front passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and a failure code for the passenger presence system (PPS) was retrieved. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not yet taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or…
2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Dec 3, 2022
gas tank leaking
2009 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed Jul 24, 2022
Steering gone out while driving times 3 with 2 replacements and now in shop for 3rd replacement. Nearly hit a lady. Time before, I nearly went over an embankment. Steering column has been entirely replaced twice. The electric steering motor has also been replaced 2 to 3 times as well. Numerous times have lost the ability to steer when in a curve but then later corrected itself and continued driving. ABS light is on most of the time and yes it has been looked at numerous times. …