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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%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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Pontiac Torrent engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

2009 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

13020 mi replace squeeky serp belt 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

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

55800 mi Timing chain 
57900 mi

C $75
Engine light came on 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $700
Spark plug wires bad and plugs carbon tracked 
83700 mi spark plug wire and plug. dealer ectended warranty to 192,000 KM. faulty boot, this is the third wire to go bad. normally $150 repair plus diagnostic $85.00 
19720 mi Engine would loss power and stall. Would not restart for a few minutes. Error would eventually clear in it own. Vehicle reports engine hot even if vehicle is just started for the first time. Error intermittent 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi

US $180
Replaced corroded fuel lines 
91000 mi The engine cooling fan is not coming on. The connectors are melted and they don't know why. there is more current going thru the connectors than it can handle. 

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2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

60140 mi

C $300
Spark plug cracked off 
57960 mi

C $670
Alternator belt, battery, oil change 
124500 mi

US $600
Check engine light - Evap sensor and pigtail needed replacement 
130000 mi

US $200
EGR valve needed replacement 

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