2009 Pontiac Torrent
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2009: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 240 |
| 2007 | 243 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 17 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While driving 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-09
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Air bag warning light came on. Took to the local GM dealer. They stated the "Passenger presence module" Was shorting out. Dealer stated the airbags may not inflate with the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-03
I have a 2009 Pontiac Torrent awd. The passenger side front seat air bag 98% of the time wont turn on for my wife. She weighs 124 pds and that should be more then enough to set it to an "On" Position. This is a safety hazard for her.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-26
Steering
3 of 17 total reports mention: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. While attempting to make a right turn out of the driveway, the steering ability seized. Also, the stability control system warning indicator began flashing and a warning chime sounded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-30
Structure
3 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Torrent. The contact opened the rear liftgate and the lift gate abruptly released, striking the contact and causing a slight injury to the contact's head.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-02
Drivers side airbag dash cover cracking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-01
Electronic stability control (esc)
2 of 17 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Pontiac Torrent — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Pontiac Torrent reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Pontiac Torrent have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.