NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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243 reports125,000 miles · Nov 6, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TUBE GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TUBE GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA ODI #10653050
124,000 miles · Oct 31, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
NHTSA ODI #10651598
15,591 miles · Oct 15, 2014
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,591.
NHTSA ODI #10644835
45,000 miles · Oct 8, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
I PURCHASED THE TORRENT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. SINCE SOME TIME IN 2008 THE "SERVICE STABILITRAK" CAUTION LIGHT COMES ON INFREQUENTLY. I NOTICE THAT IT SEEMS TO BE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS PERHAPS NOT BEEN PARKED COMPLETELY LEVEL. IT USUALLY RESETS BUT IS AN ANNOYANCE. I HAVE NOT HAD A DEALER DIAGNOSE THIS ISSUE. THE SECOND ISSUE …
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I PURCHASED THE TORRENT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. SINCE SOME TIME IN 2008 THE "SERVICE STABILITRAK" CAUTION LIGHT COMES ON INFREQUENTLY. I NOTICE THAT IT SEEMS TO BE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS PERHAPS NOT BEEN PARKED COMPLETELY LEVEL. IT USUALLY RESETS BUT IS AN ANNOYANCE. I HAVE NOT HAD A DEALER DIAGNOSE THIS ISSUE. THE SECOND ISSUE IS VERY RECENT; I WOULD SAY WITHIN THE LAST 60-90 DAYS. THE IGNITION DOES NOT WANT TO RELEASE THE KEY ONCE THE CAR IS STOPPED AND IN PARK. I CAN USUALLY GET IT OUT WITH SOME EFFORT BUT SOMETIMES HAVE TO TURN THE ENGINE BACK ON A FEW TIMES AND TURN IT OFF AGAIN. INCIDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. INITIALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WAY I WAS REMOVING THE KEY BUT I AM NOT DRIVING THE CAR ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN I ALWAYS HAVE. CURRENTLY VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 46,062. I KEEP CHECKING SO SEE IF MY PONTIAC IS PART OF THE GM IGNITION ISSUE RECALL AND IT IS NOT. I PLAN TO HAVE A DEALER CHECK THIS OUT BUT WITH THE LOW MILEAGE ON MY CAR IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A REPAIR I SHOULD HAVE TO MAKE; ESPECIALLY SINCE THE TORRENT IS A REMODELED VERSION OF THE EQUINOX. AS EVIDENCED BY THE MILEAGE, I DO NOT DRIVE MY CAR A LOT. LONG DISTANCE TRIPS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR AND APPROPRIATE SERVICE. NO REDUCTION IN SPEED OR LOSS OF POWER ISSUES HAVE BEEN NOTED WITH MY CAR FOR EITHER OF THE COMPLAINTS LISTED HEREIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10643457
160,000 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA ODI #10640319
97,430 miles · Sep 18, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINES, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE FUEL PUMP. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINES, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE FUEL PUMP. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,430.
NHTSA ODI #10637382
113,098 miles · Aug 29, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
MY VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE WOULD TURN OFF WHILE TRAVELING. ALL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE WOULD STOP FOR TWO TO FIVE SECONDS THEN COME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THAT TIME MY CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND DECREASE ACCELERATION. THEN EVERYTHING WOULD COME RIGHT BACK ON. MY CLOCK WOULD HAVE TO BE RESET. …
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MY VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE WOULD TURN OFF WHILE TRAVELING. ALL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE WOULD STOP FOR TWO TO FIVE SECONDS THEN COME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THAT TIME MY CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND DECREASE ACCELERATION. THEN EVERYTHING WOULD COME RIGHT BACK ON. MY CLOCK WOULD HAVE TO BE RESET. THEN THIS MORNING MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OVER NOR MAKE NO SOUNDS. WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE KEY IN OFF MODE, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO TURN OFF MODE. ALL THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND WOULD NOT OPEN, ACCEPT FOR DRIVERS DOOR WAS UNLOCK. A FEW HOURS WENT BY THEN TRIED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE STARTED. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. AT THIS TIME I CAN NOT TRUST THIS VEHICLE HOWEVER NEED TRANSPORTATION BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. PLEASE HELP! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10629327
123,167 miles · Aug 6, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel System, GasolinePower Train
WE PURCHASED THE 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT ON 10/02/2013. THE TEST DRIVE SEEMED TO BE FINE. WE DROVE THE CAR IN THE CITY. THE AVERAGE SPEED LIMIT IS 25-35. WE ONLY DRIVE THE CAR TO AND FROM WORK AND ALMOST OF THE TIME TO VARIOUS DRIVES. WHEN I HAD TO USE HIGHWAY 95 IN DELAWARE THE CAR BEGAN PULLING BACK AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AND FROM…
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WE PURCHASED THE 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT ON 10/02/2013. THE TEST DRIVE SEEMED TO BE FINE. WE DROVE THE CAR IN THE CITY. THE AVERAGE SPEED LIMIT IS 25-35. WE ONLY DRIVE THE CAR TO AND FROM WORK AND ALMOST OF THE TIME TO VARIOUS DRIVES. WHEN I HAD TO USE HIGHWAY 95 IN DELAWARE THE CAR BEGAN PULLING BACK AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AND FROM 40-55 (60) THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT FROM 35-60 ALL OF THE TIME. WE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION ON 06/18/2014 WE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 6-7 MONTHS . THE 2007 TORRENT FAILED (WHEN WE HAD ONLY OWNED IT 5-6 MTHS). PF9-RETURN MVXCS20P, MVXCS30M, WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT, TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED THAT DAY. CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE AND DIAGNOSED ( MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ) AKA SERVICE ENGINE INCLUDES THE SCANNING OF COMPUTER CODES INMEMORY COMPARING DA TA STREAM-CLEARING MEMORY-PERFORMING RETEST FOR HARD CODES. DIAGNOSE VEHICLE FAILED DMV EMISSIONS HAD 2 CODES: P0404-P0405 BOTH OF WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EGR POSITION ERROR WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE EGR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. THE EGRV (EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY) AND THE EGRP (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE INLET PIPE & GASKET ( 402.84 ) DIAGNOSTIC CODES C0561, P0404,& P0405. PRIOR TO RETURNING TO THE DMV WE HAD TO GO ON 95 AND DRIVE THE CAR FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO PASS INSPECTION. CONFIRMED FIX SUMMARY 21 - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE, 1 - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PASSAGES, 1 - EXHAUST RECIRCULATION WIRING. COMMAND EGR VALVE OPENS AND IDLE AT TIMES WILL STALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10619169
54,600 miles · Jul 27, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS, DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR. CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS, WHICH REQUIRED A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT ONLY IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, NEVADA AND TEXAS WHILE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN VERMONT. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10616658
117,517 miles · Jul 26, 2014
Electrical System
HI THERE, I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THIS HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RE START IT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I HAVE ALSO ALMOST BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES …
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HI THERE, I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THIS HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RE START IT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I HAVE ALSO ALMOST BEEN HIT A FEW TIMES TRYING TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. I ALSO HAVE THE PROBLEM WHEN I AM PARKING AND PUT IT IN PARK THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. I HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND, BACK UP , TURN IT OFF AND ON, ETC JUST TO GET IT OUT. I HAVE CALLED GENERAL MOTORS MULTIPLE TIMES TRYING TO HAVE THEM FIX THIS ISSUE BUT THEY ARE VERY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR ME AS THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND I AM A FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10616556
Official recalls
4Sep 19, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Nov 7, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Aug 7, 2007
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 13, 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗