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2CKDL33F386••••••2008 Pontiac TORRENT
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Pontiac TORRENT build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
96on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
WheelsOct 2019
When driving the vehicle slows down, it feels like the brakes are applied on their own. The service stabiltrak light blinks, stabilitrak off, and traction control off flash. It feels as if the wheels do not slow at the same time. The vehicle makes an awful noise
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2015
Fuel pump is leaking similar to 2007 model's recall
Air BagsFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that the after the vehicle was started, the passenger side service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side frontal sending units needed to be…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the service stabilitytrak and traction control warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned after turning the vehicle off and back on the vehicle resumed normal…
Power TrainOct 2009
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud metal on metal clanking noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the drive shaft would…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2CKDL33F386324503 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.