The passenger air bag indicator light indicates passenger air bag is OFF even when an adult is sitting in the seat. Therefore. I am afraid that if the vehicle were in an accident where airbags would deploy, the front right passenger airbag would not inflate. There is a recall on the sensors for the front right passenger airbag for my vehicle make model and year but according to my VIN my vehicle is not part of that recall. I suspect it should be.
The worst 2007 Pontiac Torrent problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system91
- Driver assistance56
- Airbags53
- Steering28
- Electrical26
- Brakes16
- Engine13
- Transmission9
- Acceleration8
- Visibility6
- Body4
- Seat belts3
- Seats3
- Lights2
- Locks2
- Tires2
- Wheels2
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
Fuel pump 60Fuel smell 51Fuel leak 35Airbag light 24Check engine light 14Power steering loss 14ABS 11Won't start 7No deployment 6Loss of power 6Steering lock-up 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent mention
C0561 2
Recalls 4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V459000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during the federal safety agency impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
- Risk
- The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 07V520000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
- Risk
- Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 07V344000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 07V242000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent 794
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- Unknown or other
2007 Pontiac Torrent fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2007 Pontiac Torrent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car says service stabilitrak and my traction control light is still on whether I hit the button or not I just spent a grand for it to be fixed and it I’m still having the same issue my brakes will lock up or my wheel locks up uncontrollably I have almost gotten into numerous accidents because of it.
Passenger air bag light on and seat belt light
gas tank leaking
Passenger side air bag light is staying off even when an adult is seated there.
Vehicle would not start. Jumped battery to get started. Stability control light came on. Steering wheel would not turn. Shut off after letting run to charge battery. Shuit off. Vehicle will not restart and the key cannot be removed from the ignition. This is the second time this happened. The last time the power steering motor control and the stability control module was replaced. All this while vehicle was parked in my garage. Vehicle has 26000 miles on it.
Passenger air bag stays off when person sits in front passenger seat.
When I turn my car on, it says, "stabilitrak off" , "service traction control" , "service air bag" , "service stabilitrak".
Dash indicator for passenger seat airbag, which I believe affects all airbags in this vehicle, 2007 pontiac torrent, turns on when vehicle is started. I called local dealer and was told the repair was done shortly after it was issued. Regardless of that fact the sensor has failed again and is a serious safety issue. The manufacturer of this sensor ultimately should be responsible for repair or replacement, the selling dealer should assume that responsibility.please advise of my rights in this matter.
I'm driving red traffic light and I press my brakes to stop , and turn on my left turn signal light. I noticed the traffic light turn green so I accelerate and turn left. While accelerate gently I'm turning left I realized my left tire felt stuck and I heard and little weird noise. I proceed driving straight I press the brakes because there was vehicle entering by turning right and driving straight in front of me. When I press the brakesi continue driving pressing the gas petal accelerating to 5 speed my vehicle slow down . I decided to press the gas pedal to accelerate the vehicle and the vehicle just drove very slow. I decided to make a quick right on the approaching street while I was driving the vehicle stop it just froze. I went ahead and look at the dashboard and see an code that's says stabilize trac and other codes . I park the vehicle and took the keys of the key ignition and insert the keys back to start the vehicle. The vehicle had started so , I decided to park the car when I did park the vehicle. The vehicle end up turning off . I wasn't able to start the vehicle on. The vehicle just wouldn't start on. There is a code stating a stability trak code on the dashboard and something about the battery. I was very concern because my daughter that's 2years old and 11 months was with me and I had to think fast and be cautious. I ends up towing my vehicle to a mechanic. This is my reliable vehicle for me an my daughter . If you can assist me with my situation I can be reach at email: [xxx], or contact: [xxx]. Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent reliable?
Owners have filed 243 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, close to a typical Torrent model year.
What is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent year score?
The 2007 Pontiac Torrent scores 73 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Torrent: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 91 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles. Next is driver assistance (56).
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have?
4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac Torrent fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V459000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Torrent have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac Torrent model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (91 complaints), 2008 (28 complaints) and 2006 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.4L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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