Pontiac Torrent recalls and problems
4 recalls and 625 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
625
Crashes reported
23
Fires reported
15
Choose a model year
Pontiac Torrent by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Torrent | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Torrent | 0 | 125 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 Torrent | 4 | 243 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Torrent | 0 | 240 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Most reported Pontiac Torrent problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 117 | |
| Electrical System | 107 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 91 | |
| Visibility | 79 | |
| Steering | 70 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 69 | |
| Engine | 49 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | |
| Structure | 23 |
All Pontiac Torrent recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V-459 | Sep 19, 2012 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt… |
| 07V-520 | Nov 7, 2007 | 2007 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-344 | Aug 7, 2007 | 2007 | Air Bags | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-242 | Jun 13, 2007 | 2007 | Visibility | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac Torrent?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Pontiac Torrent has the most reports (243). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Torrent have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Pontiac Torrent model years 2007.
What are the most common Pontiac Torrent problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.