2007 PONTIAC TORRENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
354
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
The 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT has received a total of 354 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (65 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (52 complaints), and Air Bags (46 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT, potentially affecting up to 113,518 vehicles.
Recall 12V459000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 49,768 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold,...
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 07V520000 — AIR BAGS
| 57,100 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 07V344000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 437 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN...
Consequence: WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
View full details →Recall 07V242000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 6,213 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
354 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The passenger air bag indicator light indicates passenger air bag is OFF even when an adult is sitting in the seat. Therefore. I am afraid that if the vehicle were in an accident where airbags would deploy, the front right passenger airbag would not inflate. There is a recall on the sensors for the front right passenger airbag for my vehicle make model and year but according to my VIN my vehicle is not part of that recall. I suspect it should be.
My car says service stabilitrak and my traction control light is still on whether I hit the button or not I just spent a grand for it to be fixed and it I’m still having the same issue my brakes will lock up or my wheel locks up uncontrollably I have almost gotten into numerous accidents because of it.
My car says service stabilitrak and my traction control light is still on whether I hit the button or not I just spent a grand for it to be fixed and it I’m still having the same issue my brakes will lock up or my wheel locks up uncontrollably I have almost gotten into numerous accidents because of it.
My car says service stabilitrak and my traction control light is still on whether I hit the button or not I just spent a grand for it to be fixed and it I’m still having the same issue my brakes will lock up or my wheel locks up uncontrollably I have almost gotten into numerous accidents because of it.
Safety Rating for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
General Motors, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5601A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record...
PIT-5463-B — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN HOW TO REPAIR VEHICLES THAT HAVE A RED LED AND A CURRENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1447-04 AFTER THE CANADA UPGRADE. TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY THAT THERE IS HARNESS FOR THE ONSTAR BACK UP BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE. INSTALL A NEW BACK UP...
130089004H — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
SB-12190A-A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-12190-A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-08-66-002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
LIFTGATE HARD TO OPEN IN COLD WEATHER (REPLACE BOTH LIFTGATE STRUTS). *NJ UPDATED 11/8/10. *PE
070849004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TICK NOISE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) CLUSTER (REPLACE IP CLUSTER). *KB UPDATED 2/19/08. *NJ
070843006 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ON ONE SPEED ONLY OR CONTROLS ON TURN SIGNAL/MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ARE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND BCM). *NJ
060941006 — AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, DTC B0081 SET. (CLEAR DTC USING SPECIFIC PROCEDURE). *KB UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB
07136 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM SEPARATION. *KB
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC TORRENT
- 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT — 362 complaints
- 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT (current)
- 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT — 179 complaints
- 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT — 23 complaints
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