4.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,667 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While attempting to make a right turn out of the driveway, the steering ability seized. Also, the stability control system warning indicator began flashing and a warning chime sounded. The contact continued driving approximately a half mile down the road. The contact turned into a parking lot and noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited approximately three hours. When the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel seized again after two minutes. The vehicle was driven to pincher williams Chevrolet/Pontiac in london, Kentucky where it was diagnosed that the stability control system failed. The replacement part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
- Manchester, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel experienced stiffness and shook when turning. Eventually, the steering wheel suddenly became locked and could not be turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The power steering motor was replaced and the vehicle operated normally. Approximately four years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 01/11/2017 updated 7/6/18
- Manchester, KY, USA
- Manchester, KY, USA