CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Pontiac Torrent has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (46 reports).
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125Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2008 Pontiac Torrent recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
Most common 2008 Pontiac Torrent problems
Problem areas named in the 125 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 15 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
What owners report
My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and was told that it could possibly be fixed but itâs not a guarantee that it will fix the problem and it will cost over $2500 for a maybe itâll fix it and they had also indicated that if he was to get in a crash, the airbags will not go off because of this
Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast. Please note that the battery is new, starter is new, water pump is new , I got new engine fans, radiator and the truck is still running hot, battery dies over night. I need some help this is my only vehicle and I've spent thousands of dollars trying to get this truck right over the years. Are there any affordable warranty plans available for assistance?
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was vibrating excessively. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear sub frame had an excessive amount of rust. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rear wheel assembly detaching from the excessive amount of rust. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated while the front passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and a failure code for the passenger presence system (PPS) was retrieved. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not yet taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Service air bag light continually goes on and of randomly, at times does not recognize when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. This is a serious problem because when air bag light is on it disables the air bags which wonât deploy in a crash. I found that they recall the 2007 models for this exact problem, Now is the time to recall the 2008 for the exact same problem. This is a dealer only part which they gave me an estimate to fix of $900 if I could get a aftermarket part I would replace myself. Come on Gm recall this ongoing serious safety hazard!!!!
2008 Pontiac Torrent questions
Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (46), Fuel/Propulsion System (25), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Pontiac Torrent has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.