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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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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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Reporting mechanism

188

Condition issue

161

Safety restraint issue

145

HVAC behavior

140

Operating state

129

Driver assistance issue

106

Smell

81

Fluid issue

80

Steering behavior

61

Engine behavior

53

Performance issue

48

Noise

42

Thermal issue

38

Access/entry issue

35

Electrical issue

28

Starting behavior

28

Braking behavior

25

Vibration/harshness

23

Safety restraint behavior

21

Lighting behavior

10

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

10

Infotainment behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

5

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Recent change

2

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. …

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.