Torrent
Pontiac Torrent: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Pontiac Torrent2005–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 – September 2009 |
| Model years | 2006–2009 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Theta platform/GMT192 |
| Engines | 3.4 L (204 CID) LNJ V6 3.6 L (217 CID) LY7 V6 |
| Transmissions | Aisin AF33 5-speed automatic GM 6T70 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,858 mm |
| Length | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Automotive) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2009 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2006–2009 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.4–3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 134 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Airbags | 115 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 106 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Visibility and wipers | 97 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Stability and traction control | 83 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 77 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Steering | 68 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 40 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 27 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 27 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006–2009: 625 complaints, 23 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.