2007 Pontiac Torrent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,084miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,084 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.
“In 2012 I took the car in for a oil change. I had noticed a smell of anti freeze coming from the vent when you turn on the heat. After the service I ask my mechanic if he smelled anything and he stated something smells sweet but did not say he smelled anti freeze. Over the past two year when I drive her car I turn the heat on and yes the smell of anti freeze is still there for about 10 mins. And goes away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562882, filed 2014-02, 100,000 miles“I have a GM certified used 2007 Pontiac Torrent that has mold somewhere in the engine compartment that blows through the air vents into my face. I have had it in for repairs 3 times now and still I breathe mold daily. Gm is not working with me to resolve this situation. If you do a simple google of this problem, there are thousands of reports of mold problems with the Pontiac Torrent. Mold can be as deadly as a stuck accelerator...”
NHTSA complaint #10315033, filed 2010-02, 26,542 miles“While driving, numerous dash lights came on . Vehicle began to buck and shake. As suddenly as it began it stopped. Several days passed until the condition occurred again. Took vehicle to dlr for service. Advise of no problems found; was told to take a picture when it recurred. As suggested I took pictures of the incident. Dlr advised he couldn't determine condition from picture. However, GM had released a TSB with infor that could resolve problem. That worked for several months. Had an independent repair facility check for the same problems; they replaced plugs and wires.that lasted 2 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524184, filed 2013-07, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that that she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was parked overnight and the following day, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis in which the dealer located the failure at the power steering module and motor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 79,625. Updated 5/2/11 updated 10/12/11”
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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
91 complaintsAir bags
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
53 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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