2008 Pontiac Torrent Pontiac Torrent 2008

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2008 Pontiac Torrent repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Pontiac Torrent engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

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

55800 mi Timing chain 
57900 mi

C $75
Engine light came on 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $700
Spark plug wires bad and plugs carbon tracked 
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 
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 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent Engine Problems

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