2008 Pontiac Torrent Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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.
“Left side windows and locks will not open with key or remote periodically. Air bag light off when sitting and comes on when no one on pasngr side. Car was rear ended and front ended but ferrman stated they fixed properly. Door locks and windows worked fine before that and air bag has been a problem but stating I have to pay for all repairs. I feel that there are enough air bag recalls to add the 2008 to the list of 2007 ones. This vehicle is a limited edition. Only two yrs made. Parts are very expensive and hard to get now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861033, filed 2016-04, 20,000 miles“Using automatic start feature caused heating element in driver seat to over heat and burn through seat. Could have caused a fire in vehicle but vehicle was turned off and taken to the GM dealership who refused to accept responsibility for this safety issue, manufacture defect which their service manager agreed that it was a defect and safety issue but wants the consumer to absorb cost for defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10488840, filed 2012-12, 66,000 miles“The passenger seat air bag sensor is faulty. It will not stay active when there is a person seating in the passenger seat. Everytime I turn on the car the check air bag light turns on. This is a common problem with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10473201, filed 2012-08, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent
46 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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