Total of 4 occurrences. After accelerating, accelerator pedal became lodged in all-weather floor mat and vehicle continued to accelerate after the operator removed pressure from the accelerator pedal. Unintended, uncontrolled acceleration continued during attempted braking. Continued braking was only marginally effective at reducing vehicle speed. Operator was able to gradually reduce speed through continuous braking although the engine continued to deliver power in opposition. Ultimately, the accelerator pedal released from the floor mat and the driver brought the vehicle to a stop. Prior to the first occurrence, after-market floor mats had been installed for less than 1month and were suspected to be defective as they have narrow, deep "wells" that cross the mat side to side in the region below the pedals rather than along the length. By inspection, it was easily determined that the heel of the accelerator pedal easily became entrapped in those wells. Following the first incident, the floor mats were replaced with ones without the deep horizontal wells. However, 3 additional similar incidents have occurred with those mats. The duration of unintended acceleration was much less because the operator knew to "kick" the pedal loose.
2006 Pontiac Torrent: sudden unintended acceleration
6 of the 240 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 9,600
- recalls
- 0
What owners say
My 2006 pontiac torrent has been in the shop 6-7 times in the last 8 months. The starter, AC, heat, power steering, radio, and car itself decide not to work intermittently. The repair shop has replaced the starter, the alternator, the power module to the heat/air, along with many other components, however, the problems seems to reappear. It has also lunged forward while coming to a stop a few times. We have complained to the our dealer numerous times and was told to call gm. However, when we called gm we were told that it was up to the dealer to decide whether or not to do anything.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. The engine surged and the vehicle lunged forward while the brakes were engaged. There were no warning indicator lights. This failure occurs each time the air conditioner is on. The manufacturer/dealer is aware of the failure but does not know how to repair it. The failure mileage was 189. The current mileage was 14,000. The contact has repair invoices.
When the defroster or air conditioning is engaged, the rpms spike every 45 seconds. If the vehicle is at a stop, it will surge forward approximately 2 feet before coming to a rest. Additional brake pressure will stop the surge. Separate complaint regarding a tapping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle immediately after ignition or shortly after. These complaints are very similar to odi id number: 10168679.
Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. This was an intermittent problem and the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. Also, there was a ticking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealership determined there were metal shavings in the rear suspension. The rear axle, tie rod, and other components were replaced. In addition, the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. The dealership readjusted the parking brake and the problem ceased. Also, while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the dealership determined the lifters in the engine needed to be replaced. In addition, the front driver side window did not also close completely. This has not been inspected by the dealership. Updated 10/31/2006 - the consumer has met with a gm rep. Gm has agreed to buy back the vehicle but negotiations are ongoing.
When consumer was attempting to back out of parking space, 2006 torrent suddenly accelerated in reverse at high speed. *ts as a result the vehicle crashed onto another vehicle parked in the parking lot causing extensive damage to both vehicles. The vehicle was towed to the dealer's body shop. When they attempted to do an alignment they noticed damage to the steering system components (right front strut, steering knuckle, hub, bearing and lower control arm). The vehicle was then towed to the dealer's service shop to be inspected. The technician inspected and test drove the vehicle and found no codes stored in the vehicle's computer and determined that the vehicle was operating as designed.
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Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
6 of 240 owner complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent (3%) mention sudden unintended acceleration.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
ABS 12Stalling 11Fire or smoke 10Won't start 10Grinding brakes 7Check engine light 7Fuel pump 7Steering lock-up 7Engine failure 6Power steering loss 6No deployment 5Knocking 5
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