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2007 Pontiac Torrent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, most often about the fuel system (37% of complaints, typically around 77,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Torrent model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Pontiac Torrent problems
Fuel system
91 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnose that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery…
Air bags
53 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, sensor.
The airbag light has been turning on an off intermittently for several months now. We have also more recently been having issues with the car starting and a smell of gas. On 5/30/14 we took the vehicle to a local service center who informed US of the recall for the fuel pump and also a recall for the passenger…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer previously reprogrammed the air bag sensor control module under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and the light remained…
Stability control
53 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
Service stabilitrak and traction control come on always while on the freeway. Traction control will turn itself off. Not long after these lights come on, the check engine light will come on as well. All seem to clear themselves after a couple of days. By the time I am able to have it ran for a code the lights are…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp and service stability traction control warning lamp flashed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the technician reset the codes, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
Steering
28 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist system.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I am the owner of a 2007 ponitac Torrent which has the worse system in place than the cobalt and g6 you just recalled. It has an electronic assist power steering unit in the Torrent that has completely failed me two times, both…
On the morning of oct.27, 2010 while my husband was trying to leave from pt and come home of post the car would not start (Pontiac Torrent) he had to have it jumped just to start it. After the car turned over he found that there was no power steering. He managed to get it to the dealers that we have bought it from to…
Electrical
26 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Service stabilitrak and traction control come on always while on the freeway. Traction control will turn itself off. Not long after these lights come on, the check engine light will come on as well. All seem to clear themselves after a couple of days. By the time I am able to have it ran for a code the lights are…
My passenger seatbelt warning light stays on when I have a passenger in the front. The ignition switch clicks constantly. The key keeps getting stuck in the ignition switch. The car engine skips whenever I slow down or accelerate. All of this happens whenever I'm driving highway or in town except for when I'm parked…
Brakes
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Turning corner (right hand turn) in 3-4 inches of loose snow and the ABS light, traction control light and stabilitrac sensor all came on. Warning message of service stabilitrac soon displayed on control panel. After parking the car overnight, all warnings except ABS were off and ABS warning light went off after…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact was very disappointed that the manufacturer would not repair her vehicle. While driving 30 MPH she heard a popping noise. She took the vehicle to an authorized dealer after being inspected was informed that the noise was the antilock brakes informing her that it was…
Engine
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine, service stability and service traction control warning lights illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle speed suddenly decelerated after the reduce engine power warning light illuminated.…
While driving approx. 70 MPH on interstate I-75 a light came on the dash that stated stabilitrak is off and engine speed will be reduced at which time the car jerked to a sudden slow down almost causing an accident with the car behind me. Car was shut off and restarted then seemed to run fine again until today 1-14 in…
Traction Control System
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
The car displayed traction control and stabilitrack warning on oct. 4, 2012 for a few hours and then it was gone. On nov. 17, 2013, it came back and remains on.
The service stability traction control light comes on. This happened not too long after I purchased vehicle. Took to dealership was told nothing appeared wrong. This has happened on and off ever since. This time it stayed on for approximately 2 days, and appears to happen if I hit a small bump in the road. Thing they…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Pontiac Torrent recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on november 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until january 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Full defect summary
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, pontiac g5, and saturn ion vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona, california, florida, nevada, or texas; model year 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona; and model year 2009 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arkansas, arizona, california, nevada, oklahoma, or texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Air bags
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
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. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (91 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); air bags (53 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); stability control (53 complaints, typically around 88,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 19, 2012 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Pontiac Torrent?
- It is the most complained-about Torrent model year since 2000, with 243 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.