10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 70,600 miles
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Air bag warning light came on. Took to the local GM dealer. They stated the "passenger presence module" was shorting out. Dealer stated the airbags may not inflate with the problem. Dealer stated the Pontiac Torrent had a recall on the 2006 thru 2008 Torrent for the problem but not the 2009. Dealer charged $798.33 to replace the module. This item should be recalled.
- Rochester, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag, stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 119,000.
- Crandall, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While driving 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back injuries and the driver of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries. A police report was filed and medical attention was received. The contact's vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle on numerous occasions while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
- North Charleston , SC, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front passenger seat air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
- Lithonia, GA, USA
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA