Pontiac · Torrent · 2009
0
Recalls
17
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2009 Pontiac Torrent has no recalls and 17 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2009 Pontiac Torrent page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 4 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a crack was present on the top of the fuel tank causing fuel to leak onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not...
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Steering gone out while driving times 3 with 2 replacements and now in shop for 3rd replacement. Nearly hit a lady. Time before, I nearly went over an embankment. Steering column has been entirely replaced twice. The electric steering motor has also been replaced 2 to 3 times...
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DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DASH COVER CRACKING.
SERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME CAR IS STARTED.ALSO INDICATOR LIGHT SAYS PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF.THERE IS NO WORKING PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AT THIS TIME.IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER A YEAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. ALSO, THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING APPROXIMATELY A HALF...
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO THE LOCAL GM DEALER. THEY STATED THE "PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE" WAS SHORTING OUT. DEALER STATED THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT INFLATE WITH THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THE PONTIAC TORRENT HAD A RECALL ON THE 2006 THRU 2008 TORRENT FOR THE PROBLEM B...
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UNLOCKS AND LOCKS BY ITSELF THE STAZABLE TRACK KEEPS COMING ON ITS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING AIR INTAKE WHEN I'M DRIVING IT NOT SHIFTING RITE SKPS GEARS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG, STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHEN OPENING THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION AND WOULD SUDDENLY CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 17 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Pontiac models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2009 Pontiac Torrent has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 17 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent are air bags (4 reports), steering (3 reports), structure (3 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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