8.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,800 miles

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problem #2

Nov 202007

Torrent 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
To whom it may concern my wife and I own a 2006 Pontiac Torrent there is an issue concerning the air flow into the vehicle mainly when only one rear window opened. With only one or both rear windows rolled down there is a pulsating pressure of air that is quite severe when driving 40mph and over. This also occurs with only front window down at lower speeds but not as severe. My concern being damage to your eardrum, infants being more vunerable and not able to tell, I know it hurts my ears. Have brought this to the service peoples attention and their response being " nothing we can do about it, its in the design of the vehicle".

- Northville, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 192006

Torrent 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,600 miles
: the contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. This was an intermittent problem and the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. Also, there was a ticking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealership determined there were metal shavings in the rear suspension. The rear axle, tie rod, and other components were replaced. In addition, the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. The dealership readjusted the parking brake and the problem ceased. Also, while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the dealership determined the lifters in the engine needed to be replaced. In addition, the front driver side window did not also close completely. This has not been inspected by the dealership. Updated 10/31/2006 - the consumer has met with a GM rep. GM has agreed to buy back the vehicle but negotiations are ongoing.

- Tyrone, PA, USA