2006 Pontiac Torrent steering problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel shook violently and the vehicle started to decelerate. In addition, a burning odor was emitted through the air vents. When the vehicle was parked, smoke was seen coming front the front driver's side tire. There…”
filed Jul 3, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. While depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle shook violently when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing needed to be…”
filed Jan 8, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Torrent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Torrent | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 Torrent | 28 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.