2008 Pontiac Torrent engine problems

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MS

Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast. Please note that the battery is new, starter is new, water pump is new , I got new engine fans, radiator and the truck is still running hot, battery dies over night. I need some help this is my only vehicle and I've spent thousands of dollars trying to get this truck right over the years. Are there any affordable warranty plans available for assistance?

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · MA

Vehicle with around 100k. Traction control has been disabled for about two years for no reason. Goes off sporadically. Now vehicle is overheating for no reason. I've been told that there are no indications of headgasket. Oil is clean, overflow is full, no leaks to be seen. Overheats mostly when standing idle. Vehicle is a headache. How are there no recalls for this vehicle when multiple people are stating the same issues? Vehicle is driving normally besides that. Most of our driving is in town / highway driving (less than 20miles distance). We've only put 10k on the vehicle since purchasing 2 years ago.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 104,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact (who was an independent mechanic) stated that the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve failed and shut off the ABS. Also, the disable indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the egr valve failure should not have shut off the ABS. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact replaced the egr valve and repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that the stability, traction control, and ABS warning indicators kept randomly flashing. In addition, while the cruise control was engaged and traveling on bumpy roads, the cruise control failed and the vehicle decelerated to the point of potentially stalling. An independent mechanic replaced the exhaust gas recirculation valve twice; however, the failures continued. Also, the diagnostic trouble codes failed to illuminate, at times, during the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued any recalls. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light and reduced engine power warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 99,900 miles · PA

Lights on the dashboard are constantly coming on. Over the past 3 years, I constantly have problems with the "check engine"; "service stabilitrak"; and "service traction control" lights coming on. I live in pa and was driving to mississippi when it first happened and needless to say I panicked. I called back home to my dealership and was told I should be okay until I got home, that I only needed to be concerned if the roads were wet. It was on the entire trip and by the time I got home and went to the dealership, it turned off. They could not tell me why. Now it comes on whenever it wants to and stays on for days. Then it goes off for a few days and then comes on again. No rhyme or reason as to what causes it. I'm concerned that it may be causing a bigger problem. Not happy that I have not been able to get any resolve to this.

Filed Jun 28, 2015 · Engine · 52,465 miles · MO

I had a code p0008 for camshaft positioning sensor on first incident and timing chains were replaced in january 2012. I had approximately 52,465 miles on the car. I had second code p0008 in may 2014 with approximately 70,759 miles on the car. The timing chains were stretched and had to be replaced. I now have the code p0008 with approximately 83,204 miles on the car.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Engine · 71,000 miles · GA

I heard a slight clattering coming from under the hood one afternoon on my way to town. I pulled over the side of the road, called on star to ask them to run a diagnostic.the on star adviser said to take it to the dealership, they think there is a problem with the power train.I took it to the dealership. After checking out the car they said half of the motor was not getting oil pumped to it, it has a dual overhead cam. They said it had been going on for some time and they don't know why the oil wouldn't get through to both parts of the motor. It had some sort of "clog" in it, but could not specify where. I was told to replace the motor or they could break it down and find the problem but it would be more expensive to do it this way. I ended up paying $7098 for a new motor. The extended warranty had already expired, I paid the car off the month before and was told they had no recalls on this type of problem with this vehicle. I took excellent care of this vehicle, changed the oil every 2800 miles and used a high grade filter and synthetic oil. The dealership could not give an explanation as to why this happened. I believe there was a defective part in the motor to cause this problem.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 67,000 miles · GA

Car refused to accelerate when I tried to get out of a dangerous situation. Had to floor the accelerator and engine light lit up for a few minutes only. Jerking (lack of acceleration) continued until called gm ho and connected with my dealer under "special coverage." had to take a mechanic on the road and duplicate to be sure I was not dismissed again without fixing. Given a hard time about getting the full special coverage to cover the spark plug wires & spark plugs, but dealer gave in since repeated visits for same problem. Still awaiting a "specialist" from gm to call back regarding spark plugs being included and why I cannot view the actual "special coverage" document as to this problem possibly repeating itself every 6 months per other owners.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

Reported very sluggish acceleration "chugging" between 45-65 MPH for the last year. No engine light. Took to dealer and they "couldn't recreate it" so nothing done.