2008 Pontiac Torrent Engine Problems

“I had a code p0008 for camshaft positioning sensor on first incident and timing chains were replaced in january 2012. I had approximately 52,465 miles on the car. I had second code p0008 in may 2014 with approximately 70,759 miles on the car. The timing chains were stretched and had to be replaced. I now have the code p0008 with approximately 83,204 miles on the car.”

“Vehicle with around 100k. Traction control has been disabled for about two years for no reason. Goes off sporadically. Now vehicle is overheating for no reason. I've been told that there are no indications of headgasket. Oil is clean, overflow is full, no leaks to be seen. Overheats mostly when standing idle. Vehicle is a headache. How are there no recalls for this vehicle when multiple people are stating the same issues? Vehicle is driving normally besides that. Most of our driving is in town / highway driving (less than 20miles distance). …”

“Car refused to accelerate when I tried to get out of a dangerous situation. Had to floor the accelerator and engine light lit up for a few minutes only. Jerking (lack of acceleration) continued until called GM ho and connected with my dealer under special coverage. Had to take a mechanic on the road and duplicate to be sure I was not dismissed again without fixing. Given a hard time about getting the full special coverage to cover the spark plug wires & spark plugs, but dealer gave in since repeated visits for same problem. …”

“I heard a slight clattering coming from under the hood one afternoon on my way to town. I pulled over the side of the road, called on star to ask them to run a diagnostic.the on star adviser said to take it to the dealership, they think there is a problem with the power train.I took it to the dealership. After checking out the car they said half of the motor was not getting oil pumped to it, it has a dual overhead cam. They said it had been going on for some time and they don't know why the oil wouldn't get through to both parts of the motor. …”

“Lights on the dashboard are constantly coming on. Over the past 3 years, I constantly have problems with the check engine ; service stabilitrak ; and service traction control lights coming on. I live in pa and was driving to mississippi when it first happened and needless to say I panicked. I called back home to my dealership and was told I should be okay until I got home, that I only needed to be concerned if the roads were wet. It was on the entire trip and by the time I got home and went to the dealership, it turned off. They could not tell me why. …”