2008 Pontiac Torrent: airbag warning light

Filed May 1, 2026 · Airbags · WI

My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and was told that it could possibly be fixed but it’s not a guarantee that it will fix the problem and it will cost over $2500 for a maybe it’ll fix it and they had also indicated that if he was to get in a crash, the airbags will not go off because of this

Filed Feb 3, 2023 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated while the front passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and a failure code for the passenger presence system (PPS) was retrieved. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not yet taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2021 · Airbags · WI

Service air bag light continually goes on and of randomly, at times does not recognize when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. This is a serious problem because when air bag light is on it disables the air bags which won’t deploy in a crash. I found that they recall the 2007 models for this exact problem, Now is the time to recall the 2008 for the exact same problem. This is a dealer only part which they gave me an estimate to fix of $900 if I could get a aftermarket part I would replace myself. Come on Gm recall this ongoing serious safety hazard!!!!

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Airbags · WI

Air bag light is on

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · IN

The vehicles airbag system was intermittent on showing the airbag light (service airbag soon). Also the passenger airbag light goes from on to off periodically and now later on months later the system always stays on off even when someone is in the passenger seat. I have read about others having the same issue on their 2007 model torrents and they have a tsb for a recall on this. However my 2008 torrent does not have a recall? This is unsafe, too expensive for the average person to pay to fix, and a problem gm should be required to fix for using faulty SRS components.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Airbags · 5 miles · KY

My vehicle has a service air bag code. The airbag light goes on an off when someone is riding in the seat, car is in motion. This is happening on city streets and highway. It happens driving straight and turning. I own other pontaics that had the recall with the same issue, why is there no recall to repair an problem that is gm mistake. This is unsafe for any front seat passenger. Recall!

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Airbags · TX

My car has thrown a code for service air bag and when in motion with someone over so much weight the passenger air bag light will come on and off. Sometimes even when no one is in the seat and it's just a bag or a wallet the airbag light turns on. There is absolutely no recall for my model and I've read several posts with this problem. When will there be a recall for this. $900 is no what I have to take it to a dealership to fix this issue. I don't feel safe in my own car or with my children in it.

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to folsom chevrolet (2655 automall cir, folsom, ca 95630, phone number: (916) 985-5600) where it was diagnosed that the pps air bag module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Airbags · MI

The passenger airbag light does not switch to the on position when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 180,000 miles · SC

"takata recall" I have read many complaints about this same issue. It first started with my car slowing down, didn't matter how hard you press the gas it will not move. Then after letting it set of a minute/cooldown, it will ride for a few miles then complete stop with the engine still running. I notice a hot smell coming from under the hood. The traction control light and stabilitrack state that it needs service. When I drive it the brakes stop the car on its own. I took the car to gmc and it cost me $1700 for them to fix brake pressure module, brake electric control panel, I replaced hub bearings and the problem is still there. Since those things were replaced, I can drive a little longer without the hub bearings. I took my car to gmc 3 times. And my airbag light is on and they said that need to be replaced, how when it was never used.

Filed May 21, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 130,000 miles · WI

Tamara recall. My passenger airbag light goes on and off when the front seat is used as soon as the person moves their butt around and also my traction control light is constantly going on and off for no reason. The 2007 pontiac torrent got a recall for the air bags and so should the 2008's this is obviously not safe if an accident was to happen.. I also have children of mine that ride in my car everyday and would like them safe if something was to happen

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · PA

Have a problem with the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. Light is on most of the time whether or not there is someone in the passenger seat. Took vehicle to dealer to have it checked and was told it would cost $800-$900 to fix. (on top of my $92.00 just to have it looked at). Many same models have the same problem. When airbag warning light is on, airbags will not work. Great safety issue!!! Should be recalled.