2006 Pontiac Torrent Pontiac Torrent 2006

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2006 Pontiac Torrent repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2006 Pontiac Torrent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

135000 mi

US $180
Replaced corroded fuel lines 
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 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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 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 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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2006 Pontiac Torrent Repair Histories

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