10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,000 miles

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problem #3

Feb 012018

Torrent

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the stability, traction control, and ABS warning indicators kept randomly flashing. In addition, while the cruise control was engaged and traveling on bumpy roads, the cruise control failed and the vehicle decelerated to the point of potentially stalling. An independent mechanic replaced the exhaust gas recirculation valve twice; however, the failures continued. Also, the diagnostic trouble codes failed to illuminate, at times, during the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued any recalls. The failure mileage was not available.

- Reeds Spring, MO, USA

problem #2

Jan 262017

Torrent

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while driving at 3 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The vehicle then failed to accelerate as the contact noticed a burning odor and the traction control light illuminated. The contact noted that the hood bearings had melted and needed to be replaced. The hood bearings were replaced by an independent mechanic. There was no visible fire or fire report. The vehicle was taken to sitton Buick GMC 2640 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607 where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to sitton Buick GMC where the dealer was again unable to diagnose the problem. The failure recurred again and the vehicle was taken back to sitton Buick GMC where it was diagnosed that the electro-hydraulic modulator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred once again. The vehicle was taken back to sitton Buick GMC where the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #1

Aug 152015

Torrent

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The electronic stability control and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Goodrich, MI, USA