2006 Pontiac Torrent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 26%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,812miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 26% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,812 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When stopping vehicle and attempting to exit, the key gets stuck in ignition after turning vehicle off. I have to wiggle key in order to release from ignition. Turning steering wheel does nothing to help the situation. I am worried about possibly breaking key while trying to release it.”
NHTSA complaint #10593081, filed 2014-05, 90,000 miles“No heat in vehicle. Only blowing cold air. Happened suddenly and without warning. This is causing me to be unable to defrost my windshield at all. It frosts up and obstructs my view while I'm driving my car. So far everything I've had done has not corrected the problem. Had thermostat replaced, heater core checked several times, coolant flushed. Still no heat.”
NHTSA complaint #10369353, filed 2010-12, 74,000 miles“My ignition switch moves out of the run position, resulting in a partial loss of electrical power and turning off the engine. While driving or when the car is in park but running. I was on the highway where the speed is 45 miles per hour and the car turns off. I don't have anything on the key, including the fob. I even experienced the engine turning off when the car is parked but running. The dealer admits to a recall on another model of Pontiac during the same year.”
NHTSA complaint #10849811, filed 2016-03, 156,000 miles“I am totally outraged finding out that GM placed a non safe part on this truck that I bought brand new. It will cost $1000.00 even after keeping this truck maintenance free, trouble free from regular maintenance at the deliver that I purchased it from. I am very upset that this part was not recalled as the part costs between $22-100.00 while the labor because of where it is will cost up to $1000.00 at the dealer I purchased it from and get regular maintenance check ups with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552085, filed 2013-11, 80,000 miles“As I was driving in a grocery store parking lot, I heard a squeal or winding sound then I saw a puff of smoke come out of my steering wheel - ignition area.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
89 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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