2008 Pontiac Torrent Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 125 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN. THE FAILURE STARTED APPROXIMATELY 21 DAYS AGO…”NHTSA complaint 11120463 — filed 08/16/2018
“WHEN FILLING UP CAR WITH GAS, GAS WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL…”NHTSA complaint 11084320 — filed 04/10/2018
“STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR AND POSSIBLE WET SPOT ON THE UNDERSIDE. WE ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM A MECHANIC. THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11064530 — filed 01/23/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent: 25 of 125 complaints on file (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have in total?
125 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
