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Pontiac Torrent 2009 Safety Reports and Reviews
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PONTIAC TORRENT Vehicle Speed Control
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10316492
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMERS 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT SURGES WHEN DECELERATING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TS THEY DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERN. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLED, THE RPM'S SHOWED 1250 AND THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT TAKE HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE STOPPED AS THE VEHICLE WOULD POSSIBLY MOVE FORWARD. *JB .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33F796. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in SPENCERPORT, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20090411. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SPURR . DEALER'S CITY: BROCKETPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Air Bags Frontal
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Air Bags Frontal Report #10357677
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2009.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . I HAVE A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG 98% OF THE TIME WONT TURN ON FOR MY WIFE. SHE WEIGHS 124 PDS AND THAT SHOULD BE MORE THEN ENOUGH TO SET IT TO AN "ON" POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR HER. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY RESET THE SYSTEM BUT I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER TRIED TO GET GM TO TELL THEM WHAT WAS UP AS TO SETTINGS AND SUCH BUT THEY COULDN'T GET ANYWHERE WITH THEM. I CONTACTED GM AND COMPLAINED AND SOME PERSON FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY WHO YOU COULD JUST UNDERSTAND SAID THE SAME OLD THING ABOUT THE CAR. I KNOW THAT EARLIER PONTIAC TORRENTS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM AND A RECALL WAS DONE. I THINK GM STILL HAS A PROBLEM. THANKS *TR.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL43F296. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in BLAIR, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Pontiac Torrent 2009 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Report #10361807
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2010.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . FIRST EVENT LOW TIRE WARNING TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER STATED IT WAS A VALVE STEM FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND EVENT LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CAME ON, WIFE TRIED TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE WITH HAND HELD TIRE GAUGE STEM BROKE OFF WENT FLAT SUDDENLY, THIRD EVENT REPEAT OF SAME TIRE VALVE STEM SNAPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND PULLING A TRAILER. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT PUT A STANDARD VALVE STEM ON THE CAR BECAUSE THE FACTORY ONE IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY DEVICE. 35 YEARS OF DRIVING AND A PISS POOR SAFETY DEVICE NEARLY GETS ME KILLED, VEHICLE IS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT WITH UNDER 50,000 MILES. ALSO PERSISTENT PROBLEM OF LOOSING TIRE PRESSURE. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT REQUIRED DAILY TIRE PRESSURE CHECKS TYPICALLY A DAILY VISUAL AND ONCE A WEEK IS PRESSURE TEST IS ADEQUATE, BUT NOT THIS LEMON. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33FX96. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in HUMBOLDT, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Structure Body
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Structure Body Report #10490780
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2012.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE AND THE LIFT GATE ABRUPTLY RELEASED, STRIKING THE CONTACT AND CAUSING A SLIGHT INJURY TO THE CONTACT'S HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE BOTH LIFTGATE SUPPORT STRUTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,500..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33F896. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in MIO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Air Bags
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Air Bags Report #10496317
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2012.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33F596. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in LITHONIA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Electrical System
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Electrical System Report #10499701
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2012.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE STABILITY CONTROL AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND WIRING IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING SYSTEM, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in PUTNAM VALLEY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Engine
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Engine Report #10499701
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2012.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE STABILITY CONTROL AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND WIRING IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING SYSTEM, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in PUTNAM VALLEY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Fuel/propulsion System
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10631782
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2013.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33F996. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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PONTIAC TORRENT Air Bags
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 Air Bags Report #10631782
PONTIAC TORRENT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2013.PONTIAC TORRENT 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2CKDL33F996. Pontiac Torrent 2009 problem was reported in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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Pontiac Torrent 2009 systems
Air Bags 2 Review(s)
Air Bags Frontal 1 Review(s)
Electrical System 1 Review(s)
Engine 1 Review(s)
Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)
Structure Body 1 Review(s)
Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 Review(s)
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)
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