2006 Pontiac Torrent engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
On november 15, 2013 I was driving my vehicle and smoke started coming from up under the hood. I pulled over and raised the hood and the electrical wires to the electrical box was on fire. I cut off the vehicle and sat for a minute and the automatic starter just kept starting the car by itself. I got in the vehicle and tried to start the vehicle with the key in the ignition and when I stepped on the brake it tried to start without me turning the key over.
I own a 2006 pontiac torrent which heat went out about a month ago. Several diagnostic assessments were done on my vehicle and all three came up with same diagnostic. I was told that something was wrong with the blend box and it would cost $1000 or more to be repaired. I also contacted GM and they refused to assist me. I did research online and found out that there were numerous complaints with the same problem on 2006 pontiac torrents.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 95 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006