2008 Pontiac Torrent Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“Returned to vehicle after shopping and power steering assist no longer worked. This continued for almost a week while I did my research on electric steering systems so that I could perform repairs. Steering issued cleared on its own.. Car only had less than 60,000 miles at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10854909, filed 2016-04, 60,000 miles“I got into my Torrent, started up the engine, and started exiting out of the parking lot where I work. I immediately had to stop, because I could not turn the wheels. I stopped the vehicle and got out to check for a flat tire, and they were just fine. There were no fluids under my vehicle, there were no warning lights on on my display, no sqeeks or squeals, and it had just worked fine when I went home for lunch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690946, filed 2015-02, 113,500 miles“Battery died, and after getting a boost the stabilitrack light track came on. My steering wheel became very hard to steer. Turning was almost impossible. I ran into a curb while trying to turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10705193, filed 2015-04, 85,000 miles“The passenger side airbag indicator shows to be off when the site is occupied. I took it to the dealership and was advised nothing is wrong. I've has several passengers that weigh over 150 lbs plus occupy the seat and the indicator shows off. I'm very concerned nothing is being done about this also I'm have gasoline smells in the car but the 2008 Pontiac torrents were not included in the recall of the 2007's. Would really like to see this addressed before something happens to anyone owning this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680378, filed 2015-02, 32,000 miles“Timing chain july 2013 repair transmission january 2014 repair transmission line/seals 2014 may 2014 steering may 2014 power steering does not work at low speeds and is in and out at highway speeds. Very difficult to drive at low speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10595914, filed 2014-06, 94,258 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 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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