2008 Pontiac Torrent fuel/propulsion system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“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…”
filed Sep 18, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Torrent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Torrent | 65 | 27% |
| 2006 Torrent | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.