3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 062010

Torrent 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. While driving 50 mph, there was a burning insulation smell and when turning on the rear windshield wiper they failed to function. The contact then drove onto the emergency lane and checked the fuse which was burned out. The fuse was replaced again and the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the motor burned out and needed to be replaced. There have been no repairs at this time. The failure mileage was 42000 and the current mileage was 47000. Updated 01/27/11

- Marquette, MI, USA