Used 2009 Pontiac Torrent Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Torrent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Torrent since its last redesign.
Don't Buy
tk6227, 07/11/2014
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 42 people found this review helpful
I purchased by Pontiac Torrent in 2011 each year i have had problems. Within the first year the radio went out and the repair is $400. The next year my transmission went out $1500. The next year - when it rains the floors in my back seat get wet and causes and odor. Now i am seeing all these recalls for all these things that are wrong with the car. I called GM and the Dealership on several occassions and they just don't care. i am too far under to even get out of the car into something more reliable.
Driving it until it dies.
mollyd, 09/22/2010
2009 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Originally owned a 2007, traded in for a 2009 AWD when I heard they were stopping the line. I literally walked on the lot, said how much and then started negotiating. This one rides smoother than the 2007. I'm 5 feet tall and not only do I feel safer in an SUV, this one isn't so wide that I feel like I'm driving a bus. The AWD really gets me around in almost impassable snow. We had 13 inches and I didn't have a problem. I really love this car, mechanically I have not had a single problem at 30k+. My biggest challenge is where the front end ends, I always have about 12 inches of freedom I don't know about. Plus, parallel parking isn't tough unless it's a tiny spot. Fuel econ 17/21.
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Worse vehicle ever!! save your money!!
Darlene, 06/28/2020
2009 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
we own a 2009Torrent. I think everything on this vehicle has been replaced. Even the sun roof leaks. We have put so much money into it thinking ok last time and of course something again Safe your money!
Loved Until Recently
randy394, 12/31/2014
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought my 08 Torrent GXP in 2011 and, up until recently, I have loved it. However, Ive now had the power steering hose break three times and Im growing tired of repeatedly fixing it. My battery also died at only 44,000 miles and the all-wheel drive regularly goes out when the temperature dips below zero, which is the type of weather when you mostly need AWD. I love the comfort, look, features, and how the Torrent drives, but Im now looking at a new car as Im sick of these mounting piddly issues. I never once had my 04 Malibu 2LT in the shop beyond oil changes in the 7 years, 80K+ miles I owned it.
Great first SUV
Eric Godat, 04/28/2009
2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Just read the news about Pontiac perhaps going good bye. Sad but this Pontiac Torrent is a rock solid performer and for good value. It is said GM always stops building a car when they got it right. I echo most of the comments above. This is a fun to drive vehicle and handles well for the 3.4L Minor gripes: the cupholder window control, Perhaps a luggage rack bar on top as standard. Back seat room is far superior to all other midsize SUVs. The only problem? My 20 year old daughter now "claims" it as her primary driving vehicle! But such is life when you teach children how to help pick a car( she picked it). But I have fun on my commute motorcycle