2007 Pontiac Torrent: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 88,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. While making a right turn at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact mentioned that the traction control warning light illuminated two days later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000....updated 09/12/16 *bf the consumer stated electric power steering assist motor and steering control module was replaced.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Steering · 180,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2011 · Steering · 48,000 miles · TN

Power steering went out after jump starting another car that was in our driveway. Stabilitrac came on.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Steering · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. While driving approximately 15 MPH the power steering stopped functioning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated she believed the power steering pump was replaced. A year after the vehicle was repaired the contact experienced the identical failure a second time while driving at a low speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 32,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Driver assistance · 132,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

I had a 2007 torrent. In 2010 I had replaced 3 wheel bearings, breaks,and in february my power steering module went out. This was the first time. I got in my car to leave a friends and I could not turn my wheel. Took it to a dealer and they said the electric power steering module went out. Cost 870 and the day they were done fixing that a massive recall was done on most gmc cars for electrical power steering modules except mine. About 6 months later I was driving to work and my power steering went out again except this time I was driving around a corner. This locked up my tires and sent me into a ditch sides ways which caused my car to rollover 3 times before it landed and stopped moving. During this my driver side door also came open on impact and the entire floor of the trunk part flew over the back sit and would of landed on my kids if I had not just dropped them off. It would of broke there necks the way it is just laying there not secured to nothing. I needed up with a separated shoulder, permanant damage to my back and neck. Was out of work for about 3 months and my car was completely totaled by my insurance company. No airbags deployed and the windshield didn't shatter but instead caved in like a spike only inches away from stabbing my face. This car is a death trap. I did everything in my power to keep this car safe and nothing I did worked. It needs to be pulled of the market.

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Acceleration, Steering · 40,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the throttle body position sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. One year after repairs, the stabilitrak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the steering became difficult and the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting the results of the diagnostics testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 79,625 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that that she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was parked overnight and the following day, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis in which the dealer located the failure at the power steering module and motor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 79,625. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 10/12/11

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Driver assistance · 49,640 miles · IL

On the evening of 10/28/10 started the my 2007 pontiac torrent to put into the garage for the evening. I started the car and the "traction control off" notice appeared on my driver information center. I thought I might have bumped it since it is located just left of the prndl shift. I pushed the button to turn it back on and immediately the service traction control warning light came on. I thought I would just take into the dealer on monday. I then shifted the car to drive and now realized I had no power steering at all. Definitely would be headed to the dealer on monday. Did not drive the vehicle the rest of the weekend as I believed it was a safety issue. Monday made the dealer aware that I would be bringing in and why. At noon time started the vehicle to take to the dealer and all operations were fine. Called the dealer and said the car was now operating ok. Service told me that we would call one time a fluke but if it happened again get the vehicle in and they would look for the fault codes to try and figure out what happened. I agreed to do this but decided to look up issues on the internet. After finding mention of this same exact problem I did not feel good and wondered what would have happened if I had been at highway speeds when this occured? I then decided to file this complaint. I will be taking the car in for a dealer visit prior to it happening again.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Driver assistance, Steering · 56,800 miles · TX

On the morning of oct.27, 2010 while my husband was trying to leave from pt and come home of post the car would not start (pontiac torrent) he had to have it jumped just to start it. After the car turned over he found that there was no power steering. He managed to get it to the dealers that we have bought it from to see what the problem/s were. We now have no car for work doctors and to get the things we need. The car (pontiac torrent) is now at the dealership to see what's wrong and if they can fix the problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Driver assistance, Steering · 58,000 miles · AL

2007 pontiac torrent- lost power steering without warning. Started vehicle and there was no power steering. Dealership advised that the electronic power steering had gone out and that the entire steering column must be replaced but that it was not covered by warranty. Vehicle was repaired by third party by replacing the power steering module. Also the stabili- trac warning continues to come on as well as disabling itself while driving the vehicle.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Steering · 38,950 miles · PA

We purchased a 2007 pontiac torrent in may 2007. Three days after ownership the power steering failed. The dealership explained to us that it was a module that was bad and they replaced. Today, while driving we attempted to make a right hand turn and the car went straight. I had no control of the steering. The steering wheel would just spin in circles.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Steering · 1,900 miles · NJ

Vehicle was parked, started vehicle, ran for 10 minutes, attempted to back out of parking space and found no power steering. Could barely turn wheel. Managed to get car home (1 mile). Upon arrival home, dash light "service stabilitrak" lit up. Car flat bedded to dealer. Reset computer according to code by tsb. Second occurrence - first time in late june...stabilitrak and traction control lights lit. Since this is electric steering I am concerned that this will occur while driving... Vehicle is 5 weeks old.