2008 Pontiac Torrent engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent — 9% 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
“Vehicle with around 100k. Traction control has been disabled for about two years for no reason. Goes off sporadically. Now vehicle is overheating for no reason. I've been told that there are no indications of headgasket. Oil is clean, overflow is full, no leaks to be seen. Overheats mostly when…”
filed Sep 10, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Torrent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Torrent | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 Torrent | 29 | 12% |
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.