2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN, IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON THEIR OWN. THE SERVICE STABILTRAK LIGHT BLINKS, STABILITRAK OFF, AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF FLASH. IT FEELS AS IF THE WHEELS DO NOT SLOW AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE MAKES AN AWFUL NOISE.
I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES VERY EARLY ON DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR (I THINK ABOUT 35K MILES) SO THAT IS THE FIRST ISSUE. AFTER CHANGING MY TIRES, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL SEEMS TO FAIL. I WILL BE AT A DEAD STOP AND GO TO ACCELERATE WHEN MY TIRES SLIP AND THE TRACTION FLASHES. I HAD MY TIRES LOOKED AT AND THEY WERE DEEMED TO BE FINE. NOW THAT IT IS SNOWING, IT WAS AT ITS WORST TODAY. IT WAS FISHTAILING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON SNOW/ICY ROADS AND THE TIRES WON'T GRIP THE ROAD AT ALL FOR THE FIRST 400 FEET OR SO EVERY SINGLE TIME I GO FROM A STOP. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND I SHOULDN'T BE AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I FELT MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVING MY PONTIAC VIBE OR GRAND AM IN SNOW THAN THIS AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE TRACTION CONTROL!! NOBODY IS TAKING...
Other 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Problem Areas
Air Bags
45 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
24 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint