Used 2006 Pontiac Torrent Consumer Reviews
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Started great but ended badly!
timmy78, 08/12/2013
updated 08/14/2016
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 Pontiac Torrent in 2009 with only 22k miles on it. The first year and a half, the vehicle was the best that I'd owned. Drove from Memphis, TN to Gatlingburg in the snow, Hattisburg, MS, Meridian, MS, Jonesboro, AR, and Little Rock, AR with no problems. But during my trip to Little Rock, it seemed like I was having trans problems. When I took it to the trans shop, they said it was a speed sensor. Needless to say, the speed sensor kept messing up. I had it replaced 4 times before getting rid of the vehicle. Now, my ex-fiancee's aunt has replaced the trans but the problems persists. And the paint is peeling.
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2006 Not Worth It
archie74, 04/09/2011
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Paint on drivers side rear wheel started peeling after 4 years. Dealer dismissed this as it was off warranty and nothing they could do. Paint is now peeling on tailgate, front passenger 1/4, rear driver 1/4 panel and inside the rear passenger door. I'm waiting to see if GM is going to step up as this is not the result of normal wear and tear. Inferior paint is a known problem on 2006 models.
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QOTW, 11/04/2007
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love the Torrent, I went from an Olds Bravada 03 luxury SUV to this and have not missed a moment of the other. Drove my dad's Z71 over the wkd. and couldnt wait to get my SUV back b/c its quieter and handles the bumps better. Overall the perfect SUV for a growing family with lots of room! Has pep in its step.
2006 Pontiac Torrent
Greg, 09/15/2007
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, the vehicle is a fun SUV to drive. It has 'just enough' power on both the highway and in the city to make short & long trips fun & enjoyable. The vehicle is reliable in most situations and I like the roominess in the interior. The stereo and sound system is nice. As for the AC, it is about useless in the Las Vegas heat. Many a times, I simply opened up the windows to cool off rather than tax the AC system. Passengers in the rear seats cooked. There is plenty of leg and head room. I have found that the vehicle does not have the much of a turning radius and it has many blind spots; like when backing up or parking. The rear lighting at night from the backup lights is minimal at best
Excellent SUV
Steve B., 06/26/2018
updated 08/15/2019
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought new off the showroom floor,now has 325k miles.Still will pull our pop up camper with it.Replaced a flexplate due to cracking at about 180k, the only real issue we've had.Front hubs seem to go out around 80k miles.I replace them myself for around $100 each.Overall has been a very reliable SUV.Too bad it's not made any more. Suspension has a sport feel, different than the sister GM SUVs like it. The wife does not want to get rid of it still,but keeping an eye out for a lower mileage Torrent now to replace it.Edmunds aked for an update: still going strong at 335k miles,had to replace one coolant pipe due to rust. Replaced trans cooler lines at 340k due to started leaking. Total cost for both around 100 for parts and fluids.Otherwise no issues
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