2006 Pontiac Torrent: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · UT

While driving and stopping my brakes make a grinding noise and the ABS and tc control lights turn on this has happened several times

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Brakes · WI

I have had this vehicle for a little over a year now. The entire year I have had this crappy vehicle it has done this. Every time I apply pressure to the breaks it pulsates back at me and makes a grinding noise. I have taken it in to a few different mechanics and they all said it was the ABS sensor in the wheel hub. So I replaced the wheel hubs and that made no difference. It still pulsates and grinds every time I stop. The break light and traction control light also illuminate after this happens. This is a serious problem and very dangerous. I live in wisconsin and with the snow and ice this is very dangerous! I have a kids who I drive around in this vehicle!! Gm needs to recall this!

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Brakes · 105,888 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. While driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud grinding noise and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to pump the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS failed and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,888.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 107,520 miles · CA

As I was driving in a grocery store parking lot, I heard a squeal or winding sound then I saw a puff of smoke come out of my steering wheel - ignition area.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · OK

The ABS light and tc off light keep coming on. At the same time this happens the brake pedal has what seems like a grinding feeling. The lights come on more frequently in warmer weather. However the grinding is more frequent in colder weather.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · MS

My 2006 pontiac torrent will not crank on the first time most times. It takes several tries before it will crank. I have had it checked and nobody can figure out what is wrong. Sometimes it will crank fine. A few people have mentioned a relay issue. Also, brakes have started making a grinding noise off and on. Brakes are not ready to be replaced and no issue can be found. The odometer light has gone out and comes off and on. I was told this could be a cluster issue. I bought this vehicle in 2007 from a dealership and have had alot of problems over the last year. Over the last month, I have been hearing a sloshing sound coming from the back. It sounds like my gas is sloshing around and I have never heard that before. It seems like it is falling apart and it does not even have 86,000 miles on it. I take care of it and keep the maintenance up on it. I see that alot of other people are having the same sort of issues with the cranking but no recall has been filed because pontiac has not received enough complaints! This is ridiculous! I am just waiting for my car to catch on fire from one of the issues or another! I have tried to enter my VIN number but it will not take it and it meets all of your criteria. I called the helpline and they said to just skip it. I will enter it here. The VIN is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Brakes, Visibility · 90,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. The contact heard a loud grinding noise and stated that the brake system failed. The contact replaced the brakes; however, approximately one year later she had to replace the brakes as well as the rotors. Also the heating system was blowing out cold air. Both the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 116,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.