2008 Pontiac Torrent electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent — 12% 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
“Power window and locks stopped working. Wiring harness from drivers door to body had several broken wires. Harness is too short and wire is undersized for application and hard, cracked and broken. Other doors will likely malfunction.8”
filed Feb 10, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Torrent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Torrent | 26 | 11% |
| 2006 Torrent | 63 | 26% |
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.