2008 Pontiac Torrent: problems, recalls and reliability

“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!!!!”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2021

“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2020

“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?”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2020

“When driving the vehicle slows down, it feels like the brakes are applied on their own. The service stabiltrak light blinks, stabilitrak off, and traction control off flash. It feels as if the wheels do not slow at the same time. The vehicle makes an awful noise.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that a very strong odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Also, the fuel gauge malfunctioned and the driver was unable to determine the fuel level in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to wilson county motors (903 south harden dr, lebanon, tn), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2019

“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!”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2019

“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.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2019