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Pontiac Torrent repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

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Pontiac Torrent electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68820 mi

C $225
battery died; replaced with new battery 
61900 mi

US $735
The passenger airbag sensor was not working and the airbag light was on. This caused the Torrent not to pass inspection. 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

124000 mi

C $725
starter quit 
120000 mi

US $700
Airbag sensor passenger side in seat bad Passenger side window not work and door harness wires pinched on driver side (harness too tight) 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

70060 mi

C $400
rear windshield wiper motor failed, $100 extended warranty deductible. 

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2007 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi

US $300
alternator 

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2007 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

120 mi OnStar Battery backup was DOA. 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent

Engine not specified

67000 mi

US $100
controls quit working for heat and cooling. had to pull the whole dash out to replace parts. would stick on one setting.  

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

91700 mi

US $500
The blower on my AC/Heater stopped working. I had it fixed, it worked for 24 hours and went out again. I then had the blower motor and some wiring replaced 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

32240 mi

C $1300
Replaced "Air Blend Door". Known issue to GM. APplied for "Special Poliy Reimbursement" 
32860 mi

C $300
Faulty wiring harness in the door caused failure of power windows/speakers/power mirror/headlamp auto-off, and caused short allowing battery to drain!!! Repalced faulty harness. Issue documented all over the internet. GM does not acknowledg 
61380 mi

C $600
Alternator replaced Wiring in the trunk short-circuited 

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Pontiac Torrent Electrical Problems

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