The failure mileage was not available. I took it to the dealership. Had to floor the accelerator and engine light lit up for a few minutes only. Purchase used 2008 Pontiac Torrent engines from dependable salvage yards network that offers up to 3-year warranty and free freight! I pulled over the side of the road, called on star to ask them to run a diagnostic. In addition, while the cruise control was engaged and traveling on bumpy roads, the cruise control failed and the vehicle decelerated to the point of potentially stalling. They could not tell me why. The dealership could not give an explanation as to why this happened.
The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Now it comes on whenever it wants to and stays on for days. The extended warranty had already expired, I paid the car off the month before and was told they had no recalls on this type of problem with this vehicle. The Pontiac Torrent was featured as one of the prizes in the in 2005 as well as in the same year. To buy a particular engine, you may or call our sales canter at 1-866-612-9788 with the stock number. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier, and the electronic power steering was recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. I now have the code P0008 with approximately 83,204 miles on the car.
A replacement for the , it was a mildly restyled version of the first-generation. I believe there was a defective part in the motor to cause this problem. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. I am still waiting for a reply. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. After checking out the car they said half of the motor was not getting oil pumped to it, it has a dual overhead cam. We carry an extensive inventory of used, overstock and surplus engines for all 2008 Pontiac Torrent applications including gasoline and diesel engines.
The Torrent Podium Edition was only sold in Canada. The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The timing chains were stretched and had to be replaced. They said it had been going on for some time and they don't know why the oil wouldn't get through to both parts of the motor. I took excellent care of this vehicle, changed the oil every 2800 miles and used a high grade filter and synthetic oil. I was told to replace the motor or they could break it down and find the problem but it would be more expensive to do it this way. Then it goes off for a few days and then comes on again.
I live in pa and was driving to Mississippi when it first happened and needless to say I panicked. An independent mechanic replaced the exhaust gas recirculation valve twice; however, the failures continued. Why buy a new crate 2008 Pontiac Torrent engine and pay double? However, the Torrent has a different front and rear end to distinguish it visually from the Equinox. According to the mechanic the vehicle does not come with any warning light to notify the driver of this situation-this is unacceptable. Please make sure to read the engine description below and in particular match the engine size with your vehicle's motor specifications. No rhyme or reason as to what causes it. My car is a 2008 Pontiac Torrent with 50,000 miles on it.
As a mother of 3 children, to think that there could have been an accident with them in the care-possibly leading to deaths? I had approximately 52,465 miles on the car. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The failure mileage was unavailable. The Torrent shared its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox. It was on the entire trip and by the time I got home and went to the dealership, it turned off. Also, the diagnostic trouble codes failed to illuminate, at times, during the failures. I'm concerned that it may be causing a bigger problem.
While driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light and reduced engine power warning light illuminated. I find this very unprofessional especially knowing the situation where lives were potential at risk, and others still are. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. As I am blessed that this was not the case and the car just died, I do not feel this is a safe car, and being a woman in your position I hope you can understand my position and will do the right thing for the safety of my family. As it is stated, in this situation where gas and antifreeze were mixing in the engine, due to either a slow leak or a gasket blew, the Torrent was not built with a sensor to turn on the engine warning light to notify the driver of a potential serious situation-total mechanical failure-leading to potential fatal injuries while driving-such as a fire, accident, or even death.
The lower stance is accented by the 18 inch wheels and the absent roof rack, giving the Torrent a smoother design flow compared to the standard Torrent. Not happy that I have not been able to get any resolve to this. The last Torrent rolled off the assembly line on September 2, 2009 as a result of General Motors discontinuing the Pontiac division in 2010. . I called back home to my dealership and was told I should be okay until I got home, that I only needed to be concerned if the roads were wet. I had second code P0008 in May 2014 with approximately 70,759 miles on the car. Buy your next used motor from our qualified dismantlers, junkyards and used engines dealers.