2008 Pontiac Torrent problems
Owners have filed 183 complaints about the 2008 Pontiac Torrent with NHTSA. Air bags account for 25.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 13.7%.
Complaints183
Crashes12
Fires3
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 25.1% · 46
Fuel/propulsion system 13.7% · 25
Electrical system 8.2% · 15
Electronic stability control (ESC) 8.2% · 15
Engine 6.0% · 11
Structure 4.9% · 9
Steering 4.9% · 9
Power train 4.4% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac Torrent in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Airbag light on dashboard is off and passengers airbag is off. My car was manufacturered in 03/08. 2007 Has a recall on the airbags but 2008 doesn't . This is a very costly repair and should be a recall. Dealer quoted almost $900 for the passenger presence module to be reset - this should be done by general motors. If someone dies because the airbag doesn't deploy in a head-on collission, who's at fault? Air bags · reported at 73,388 miles
My vehicle has a service air bag code. The airbag light goes on an off when someone is riding in the seat, car is in motion. This is happening on city streets and highway. It happens driving straight and turning. I own other pontaics that had the recall with the same issue, why is there no recall to repair an problem that is gm mistake. This is unsafe for any front seat passenger. Recall! Air bags · reported at 5 miles
2008 Pontiac Torrent front passenger air bag warning displays in dash.. When someone is seated, the on light does not come imediately and at other times it does come on. Took to dealer who said the rf sensor was bad. The dealer had to order the part which cost $784. I have read many complaints on the internet regarding the same problem. This problem sound like 2007 airbag recall. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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