2008 Pontiac Torrent Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,688miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,688 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.
“Tamara recall. My passenger airbag light goes on and off when the front seat is used as soon as the person moves their butt around and also my traction control light is constantly going on and off for no reason. The 2007 Pontiac Torrent got a recall for the air bags and so should the 2008's this is obviously not safe if an accident was to happen.. I also have children of mine that ride in my car everyday and would like them safe if something was to happen”
NHTSA complaint #10990824, filed 2017-05, 130,000 miles“Valve spring on cylinder 6 collapsed and created a misfire on that cylinder. The head had to be removed and machined. It caused bad acceleration from idle to almost 10mph. They replaced the spring, rocker, and push rod among other things, I.e. Gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #10732297, filed 2015-07, 66,377 miles“Driving and had to stop fast. When safe to continue driving, unable to accelerate and the transmission would not engage and the ses light was on. Had several trouble codes including p0700. Was diagnosed by mechanic to be the 3-5 clutch wave plate.”
NHTSA complaint #10576252, filed 2014-04, 93,000 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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud metal on metal clanking noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the drive shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fourth time pertaining to the drive shaft replacement. The technician stated the repeated failure was contributed to a defect in the design of the drive shaft. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10447302, filed 2012-02, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- 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…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 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.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 10237659May 15, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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