2006 Pontiac Torrent Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 3% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were taking my children to the circus on 695 west doing 60 MPH when the light showing that the car had overheated and the engine light came on. While doing 60 MPH the car just stops in the on the beltway. We could have been killed. There was no power whatsoever. The windows wouldn't even roll up. This car needs to be recalled. The alternator was replaced and a fuel pump and we got the car back a week later and the same issue happened again except this time we were coming out of the baltimore tunnel praying it didn't stop but it did and had to be towed yet again.”
NHTSA complaint #10607450, filed 2014-07, 115,000 miles“I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent, that is/was driven by my son who was on his way home from work. The highway he was driving on has a speed limit of 65 MPH, with a leniency of going 70 MPH. Well there is construction of repaving the highway, well not all of the repaving was done especially getting onto the off ramp which has a high 2-3 inch drop off of asphalt. Approx. 1/4 mile of the highway getting onto the off ramp which was not paved completely still having the 2-3 inch drop off of asphalt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171483, filed 2006-10, 14,200 miles“Heat went out with out warning. Upon researching online found it's a common problem and should be recalled. The actuator was the cause of the broken shaft on the blend door. The actuator had rotated too far, beyond its limits, and overpowered the plastic shaft on the door. This actuator isn't just a simple motor. As you know, an electric motor spins when power is applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386062, filed 2011-03, 79,580 miles“Total of 4 occurrences. After accelerating, accelerator pedal became lodged in all-weather floor mat and vehicle continued to accelerate after the operator removed pressure from the accelerator pedal. Unintended, uncontrolled acceleration continued during attempted braking. Continued braking was only marginally effective at reducing vehicle speed. Operator was able to gradually reduce speed through continuous braking although the engine continued to deliver power in opposition. Ultimately, the accelerator pedal released from the floor mat and the driver brought the vehicle to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492872, filed 2013-01, 68,000 miles“2006 Pontiac Torrent, 33,350 miles. Heat stopped working. Took the car to an auto repair shop. Problem was diagnosed as a broken air blend door. Part cost around $65. Cost to repair, approximately $1000.00. Mechanic explained that the entire dash board needs to be removed to repair this cheap part . The majority of the cost is labor. Could not see out of my windows this morning because the defrost is not working properly due to this problem. Gm should have a safety recall for this part. In doing research, this is a very common problem and needs to be addressed by general motors. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
89 complaintsElectrical system
63 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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