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2007 Pontiac Torrent Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, 3% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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.

“We purchased this vehicle in 2010 used with approximately 45,000 miles on it. After about 4-5 months, we received the first service traction control and stabilitrak off came up in the information center. I continued to drive it, which the manual says you can do, and after awhile it went off. The service engine light however has stayed on ever since. Roll forward to november, 2014. I was driving fine at about 60 miles an hour, when all of sudden the vehicle kicks my cruise control off and slows me down to about 20mph in just a few seconds! …”

NHTSA complaint #10705016, filed 2015-04, 85,000 miles

“The car drove perfectly until I would come to an complete stop. Once at a complete stop while in drive or in park, the temperature gauge went up to the red line, indicating that the engine is over heating. The words on the dash also would say engine hot. This would result in me having to pull over ever few minutes to let the car cool off and in some instances the car would shut off on its own. I literally only had the car for 4 days after purchasing, however this issue started the exact day I purchased it. I bought the car with it already having 155k miles driven. …”

NHTSA complaint #10845881, filed 2016-03, 155,350 miles

“While driving approx. 70 MPH on interstate I-75 a light came on the dash that stated stabilitrak is off and engine speed will be reduced at which time the car jerked to a sudden slow down almost causing an accident with the car behind me. Car was shut off and restarted then seemed to run fine again until today 1-14 in which it did the same thing again. This is very dangerous, as I thought this may be a safe car for my child to drive. This is not the case. In looking on the internet, it seems that several if not hundreds of people are having this same issue. Why hasn't it been recalled? …”

NHTSA complaint #10672496, filed 2015-01, 99,000 miles

“Just got this Torrent three weeks ago, yesterday while driving home from work on the freeway, the traction control light came on, and I lost a little power. I managed to make it home, then the service traction control, service stabilitrack , and the engine power is reduced lights came on. I am beyond upset, I got it from the dealership that I have done business with for years, I am waiting on them to open this morning to give them a call. The first day I got the car the service passenger air bag came on, I took it back the next morning, and they replaced a module, now this!!!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10661040, filed 2014-11, 118,548 miles

“Purchased vehicle 2 months ago from a GM dealer. Within 1 month, stabilization track and traction control lights came on. No apparent lose of power. Took to be diagnosed. Egr sensor replaced. Drove for another 2 or 3 days, same lights came back on, in addition to check engine light. Hadn't even gotten emissions done yet, so had to get it repaired. Egr replaced. Drove for another month, same lights back on. Now sluggish. Lights go off after car sits for a period. Will take to a GM dealer for repair. Costly!”

NHTSA complaint #10778115, filed 2015-09, 112,240 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200916%
2008119%
200783%
20062912%

Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent

Fuel system
91 complaints
Air bags
53 complaints
Electronic stability control
53 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Body 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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