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Pontiac Torrent repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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Pontiac Torrent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Manitoba, Canada
- Feb 2011
Apr 2010

6820 mi
 
Oct 2010

13020 mi
replace squeeky serp belt 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011

55800 mi
Timing chain 
Feb 2012

57900 mi

C $75
Engine light came on 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

68820 mi

C $225
battery died; replaced with new battery 
Pontiac Torrent in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013

61900 mi

US $735
The passenger airbag sensor was not working and the airbag light was on. This caused the Torrent not to pass inspection. 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012

83700 mi
spark plug wire and plug. dealer ectended warranty to 192,000 KM. faulty boot, this is the third wire to go bad. normally $150 repair plus diagnostic $85.00 
Dec 2013

124000 mi

C $725
starter quit electric power steering went out, dealer recommended full replacement $2200, paid 100 diagnostic, during starter repair pwr steering came back to functioning for unknown reason 
Pontiac Torrent in Ohio, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

120000 mi

US $700
Spark plug wires bad and plugs carbon tracked Airbag sensor passenger side in seat bad Wheel Hub bad then month later other wheel hub bad Passenger side window not work and door harness wires pinched on driver side (harness too tight) 
Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

19720 mi
Engine would loss power and stall. Would not restart for a few minutes. Error would eventually clear in it own. Vehicle reports engine hot even if vehicle is just started for the first time. Error intermittent 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

70060 mi

C $400
Transmission cooling lines leaking. Extended warranty was ending so I had the car inspected. $300, not covered. rear windshield wiper motor failed, $100 extended warranty deductible. 

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2007 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Manitoba, Canada
- Dec 2009
Jan 2009

29450 mi
Passenger leather seat cover 
Aug 2009

35684 mi
Passenger side front shock and strut 
Dec 2009

37107 mi
Drivers side leather seat cover 
Pontiac Torrent in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

92000 mi

US $300
alternator 

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2007 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in New York, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

120 mi
OnStar Battery backup was DOA. 
Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

47740 mi

C $900
Right and Left Rear wheel bearing hub assemblies replaced. 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent

Engine not specified

Pontiac in Indiana, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

67000 mi

US $100
controls quit working for heat and cooling. had to pull the whole dash out to replace parts. would stick on one setting.  

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Iowa, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2012

91000 mi
The engine cooling fan is not coming on. The connectors are melted and they don't know why. there is more current going thru the connectors than it can handle. 
Aug 2012

91700 mi

US $500
The blower on my AC/Heater stopped working. I had it fixed, it worked for 24 hours and went out again. I then had the blower motor and some wiring replaced 
Pontiac Torrent in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

135000 mi

US $180
Replaced corroded fuel lines 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

58900 mi
ABS triggers every time apply the brakes 
Dec 2012

60140 mi

C $300
Spark plug cracked off 
Jan 2013

C $670
Alternator belt, battery, oil change 
Mar 2013

61380 mi

C $600
Alternator replaced Wiring in the trunk short-circuited 
May 2013

61580 mi

C $611
Rear ABS sensor 
Pontiac Torrent in Alberta, Canada
May 2012 - Jun 2013
Nov 2012

32240 mi

C $1300
Replaced "Air Blend Door". Known issue to GM. APplied for "Special Poliy Reimbursement" 
Jan 2013

32860 mi

C $300
Faulty wiring harness in the door caused failure of power windows/speakers/power mirror/headlamp auto-off, and caused short allowing battery to drain!!! Repalced faulty harness. Issue documented all over the internet. GM does not acknowledg 
Pontiac Torrent in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
Jan 2016

US $600
Hanger bearing and ujoint repair Check engine light - Evap sensor and pigtail needed replacement 
Jun 2016

130000 mi

US $200
EGR valve needed replacement 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Pontiac in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jul 2008 - Sep 2009
Dec 2008

6820 mi
The left side of the drivers seat was cut from the plastic seat moulding. Seat cover replaced,vehicle returned the same day cleaned inside and out. 
Mar 2009

9300 mi
Both transmission cooler lines were leaking. Noticed while in the shop durning an earlier visit for routine maintainance. Successfully replaced. 

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