Pontiac Torrent no deployment problems

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Airbags · NJ

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Airbags · OH · crash · 2 injuries

The contact's friend owed a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed when he fell asleep and rear-ended a semi-truck. The contact was seated at the front passenger side and the air bag did not deploy but the front driver side air bag did deploy. The contact stated the driver had a laceration on his right arm and she had lacerations on the top right forehead, lip, and right nostril. The contact stated they both sought medical attention and she was needing cosmetic surgery for her nose. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated she the insurance deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 25, 2020 · Airbags, Visibility · 146,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated the vehicle was previously rear ended in october of 2019, the airbags did not deploy upon impact. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the windshield glazes as she was unable to see clearly. The contact stated that the stabilitrak warning light was also illuminated. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to haley buick gmc midlothian (9831 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) where it was confirmed that the service air bag warning light was illuminated however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remains illuminated while driving. The failure mileage was 146,000

Filed May 13, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 34,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Takaya recall and more ..airbags never deployed in accident. Key won't come out of ignition when heated up, door locks with remote failure, hatchback doesn't close properly, wiper blade on back goes on while not engaged or closing hatchback. Nhts called me for pictures and sent in never heard from them again.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL · crash

My air bag did not deploy in a front end and rear end collison where I was hit at a dead stop and the truck was going 60 MPH. Car was repaired by geico repair shop in tampa, fl. The air bags still don't work and the light still off and on whether someone is sitting there or not. The dealer will repair for total of $900.00 or more. I recently smelled fuel strong in the car and outside. Took to dealer and I see others complaining too about this. No ne informed owners that there is a special warranty to repair part of the problem for free. The fuel pump was cracked with only 43k miles on vehicle. The vent solenoid was not covered yet it is stuck in the open position and defective but I had been charged extra 302.00 and would like to know why they didn't include in the recalls? Both of these items were found defective but only one was recalled privately. Unless you actually bring to dealer you don't know about the special recall warranty offered. This to me is fraud to the consumer!!!! Had vehicle from 11-7 to 11-12 and the rental car I paid for not dealer.

Filed Nov 11, 2016 · Airbags · 210,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

My daughter lost control of the vehicle on the evening of 11/9/16 in the rain in an "s" curve, sliding into and hitting a tree. The accident was significant enough for the car to be totaled; however, the air bags did not deploy for her nor the passenger. They both sustained some injuries to the head due to the air bags not deploying. My concern is to report the defect. There is no recall for my VIN.

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 20,000 miles · FL · crash · 4 injuries

Airbag light is on and off even when my sister who is approx. 140lbs sitting in psgr seat. This was recalled for 2007 but should add 2008. This vehicle was only built as limited edition between 2007 and 2008. We had a rear end and front end collision and airbags did not deploy when car was total in back end. We were actually hit and pushed on top of the car in front of us to the middle of her roof. They repairs car at dealer and still air bag light and reset several times and still goes off and on whether someone sitting there or not. Dangerious..... The vehicle was stopped and impact was a pickup truck 1992 heavy duty hit us at approx. 60 MPH. He never hit breaks and we kept going til I was stopped on the roof of the other vehicle. We are lucky to be alive. Sister after two years is still suffering perm injuries for life. I suffered and have a perm brace on foot from hitting break twice really hard. #1 is my car damaged in rear, #2 is the truck who hit us, #3 is that tire came out of the back of truck on impact....thru the window... Proof of how hard we were hit with injures. They transported to hosp other driver, I thought I was ok but was in shock and only worried about other people. Next day was treated for injuries as well as sister treated and still on going.

Filed Sep 6, 2015 · Airbags · 136,534 miles · NC · crash

I was in heavy traffic, the car in front of me stopped suddenly and I hit her from behind. My front end has a lot of damage, to the point that my radiator was leaking fluid. I am unsure how fast we were traveling, I will say around 30 MPH. My air bag did not deploy.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 15,591 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle and the seat belt failed to secure. Also, the contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,591.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Airbags · 210,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

After swerving to miss a dump truck who slammed on their brakes, my vehicle went off the road, through the median, crossed both north bound lanes of traffic (miraculously not hitting another vehicle) and slammed head first into the guardrail. Thankfully I did not get badly hurt (just rash burn from my seatbelt and whiplash) but I was very surprised, and very concerned, that my air bags did not deploy. I had to have hit the guardrail going at least 50 or 60 MPH. Luckily this accident was not as bad as it most certainly could have been, especially considering I was on a major highway during morning rush hour traffic. However, I hope that other folks who drive this vehicle have working air bags that would deploy in the event of a serious accident. It was very scary and disheartening that mine failed to work for me. Needless-to-say, I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone else!