NHTSA — Steering Problems

4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,667 miles

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2009 Pontiac Torrent steering problems

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2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 242022

Torrent

  • miles

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

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. Stabilitrac light is on and again, yes, this has been looked at numerous times. Traction control light is also on again. Seat belt sensor light is on and has been for a long time. Now, I really cannot afford repairs once again for something that needs a recall. I have read hundreds of other people also making these same reports in NHTSA comments. Please, people are going to get killed if not already. Now, I also see that these steering columns are being sent back to the manufacturer and the same defective modules are being replaced and then sent back out to replace another vehicles defective part while charging the customer full price yet again. A repairman stated to me that the defective part was being replaced with another defective part and was really useless repairs. Will you please buy this lemon back from me. It has nearly costed me and my families life numerous times plus others. Please recall these parts. Please make it possible for me to get a different vehicle. This started in less than a year from the purchase of the new vehicle when we had the first steering column replaced. Would you want your spouse or child driving these vehicles?

- Manchester, KY, USA

problem #2

Mar 252018

Torrent

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While attempting to make a right turn out of the driveway, the steering ability seized. Also, the stability control system warning indicator began flashing and a warning chime sounded. The contact continued driving approximately a half mile down the road. The contact turned into a parking lot and noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited approximately three hours. When the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel seized again after two minutes. The vehicle was driven to pincher williams Chevrolet/Pontiac in london, Kentucky where it was diagnosed that the stability control system failed. The replacement part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

- Manchester, KY, USA

problem #1

Jan 022012

Torrent 6-cyl

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel experienced stiffness and shook when turning. Eventually, the steering wheel suddenly became locked and could not be turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The power steering motor was replaced and the vehicle operated normally. Approximately four years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 01/11/2017 updated 7/6/18

- Manchester, KY, USA

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