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Fuel systemPart report

2006 Pontiac Torrent Fuel system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
5%of 240 total for the year
Median mileage
92,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 5% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles.

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.

“My car won't start on the first crank at times...I have to give it gas or it will stall...it also starts up hard at first it did it occasionally now it's start to do it every time I start my car...I took it to get looked at no one knows...the check engine light is on as well and reads fuel codes...please help”

NHTSA complaint #10690972, filed 2015-02, 90,000 miles

“On delivery of 2006 Pontiac Torrent on july 10, 2015, I experienced while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the overwhelming smell of gas fuel emitting within the interior. I also noticed after leaving the dealership the motor began to sound as if I was escalating into the atmosphere on an airplane to 13000 feet in the air. The vehicle is very inviting, however; the exterior paint as well as the interior has touched up prior to resale.”

NHTSA complaint #10733894, filed 2015-07, 95,541 miles

“I just bought this SUV hopping it would be better than my little saturn I had and more trusting. But so far it has proven not safe to put children or baby's in. The seat belts either don't iach or don't unlatch. I just had to replace my evap at 111,687 miles. I seen that other people have had the same problem and it has not yet been a recall at all. And the engine makes a chugging sound when in park while running. It sounds like it wants to die and not stay running. I notice that when I was at a gas station. …”

NHTSA complaint #10873108, filed 2016-06, 111,678 miles

“There have been many occasions of my car completely shutting down while driving. I have had it to mechanics many times no one can seem to figure this issue out. I am currently having the recall fixed for the ignition switch. I have read plenty of complaints 1 to many I shall say. And believe me I don't want to put myself, my child or anyone else in danger but this is my only vehicle and I can not afford to buy another one. I would just hope some one can figure this problem out. I don't even care if its a recall although it should be for the many complaint. …”

NHTSA complaint #10690871, filed 2015-02, 100,000 miles

“On 2 occasions my car died on me in the middle of the road while im driving with my newborn. First time I got gas. Half mile down the road car dies.they say its fuel pump. Spent 3 days at shop on third day with no work done car starts runs fine for 2 weeks with multiple gas fill ups in between. Three days ago I get gas drive 1/2 block park car, half hour later get in car start driving, try to put windows down but they wont come down. Im now 1/2 mile into my drive on busy road with my baby in the car and I barely made it off the road before being slammed into by a semi. …”

NHTSA complaint #10452857, filed 2012-03, 95,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009212%
20082822%
20079137%
2006135%

Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
89 complaints
Electrical system
63 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Electronic 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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