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2006 Pontiac Torrent recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component240
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 73 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 26 |
| Engine | 29 | 12 |
| Steering | 29 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 7 |
| Seats | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 5 |
| Structure | 11 | 5 |
| Suspension | 10 | 4 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate as designed, the brakes seized, and the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown…”
- Vehicle speed control
“The vehicle randomly powers down completely loosing steering, braking, acceleration, emergency flashers and lights, no matter how fast or slow or location.”
- Suspension
“When I hit a bump in the road, my car immediately started making a loud knocking noise when I would hit a bump or when I would press on the brakes.”
Other Pontiac Torrent model years
- 20090 recalls17 complaints
- 20080 recalls125 complaints
- 20074 recalls243 complaints
- 20060 recalls240 complaints
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- 2005 Grand Am2 recalls102 complaints
- 2005 Aztek0 recalls34 complaints
- 2007 G55 recalls188 complaints
- 2005 Bonneville0 recalls27 complaints
- 2005 Sunfire0 recalls68 complaints
- 2008 G84 recalls71 complaints
2006 Pontiac Torrent recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 73 complaints out of 240 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.