NHTSA — Power Train Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,439 miles

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2008 Pontiac Torrent drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner Comments

problem #6

May 012017

Torrent

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tamara recall. My passenger airbag light goes on and off when the front seat is used as soon as the person moves their butt around and also my traction control light is constantly going on and off for no reason. The 2007 Pontiac Torrent got a recall for the air bags and so should the 2008's this is obviously not safe if an accident was to happen.. I also have children of mine that ride in my car everyday and would like them safe if something was to happen

- Marinette, WI, USA

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problem #5

May 022016

Torrent

  • miles
2008 Pontiac Torrent. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission failure. A diagnosis revealed the shifting gear failed.

- Peebles, OH, USA

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problem #4

Mar 172015

Torrent

  • 66,377 miles
Valve spring on cylinder 6 collapsed and created a misfire on that cylinder. The head had to be removed and machined. It caused bad acceleration from idle to almost 10mph. They replaced the spring, rocker, and push rod among other things, I.e. gaskets.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 142015

Torrent 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles

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Gas pedal does not return back when pushed up to the bottom. It can be brought back only with foot moving it from bottom up.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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problem #2

May 242014

Torrent

  • 94,258 miles
Timing chain July 2013 repair transmission January 2014 repair transmission line/seals 2014 May 2014 steering May 2014 power steering does not work at low speeds and is in and out at highway speeds. Very difficult to drive at low speeds.

- West Carrollton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Mar 292014

Torrent

  • 93,000 miles
Driving and had to stop fast. When safe to continue driving, unable to accelerate and the transmission would not engage and the ses light was on. Had several trouble codes including P0700. Was diagnosed by mechanic to be the 3-5 clutch wave plate.

- Mexico, NY, USA

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