Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | −91% | — | Airbag | Good |
| 2008 | 125 | −50% | — | Airbag | Good |
| 2007 | 243 | 2.0× | 4 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2006 | 240 | 2.1× | — | Electrical | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Torrent year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Pontiac Torrent problems
Latest Pontiac Torrent recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012.
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. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.
Visibility › Windshield
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Pontiac Torrent should you avoid?
2006 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Torrent years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Torrent?
2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other Torrent years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Pontiac Torrent problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (134), air bags (115) and electrical system (106). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2007 model year.
How many recalls has the Pontiac Torrent had?
4 recalls across 2006–2009. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Pontiac Torrent recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.