THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG GAS ODOR. THEN IT WOULD START "MISSING" WHEN WE WERE DRIVING IT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC. HE CALLED TO ORDER THE FUEL PUMP. IT WAS ON BACK ORDER. WE HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE PART CAME IN ALMOST 2 WEEKS TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT WAS VERY COSTLY. *TR
2007 Pontiac Torrent fuel system problems
moderate 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHILE PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FUEL PU…
SOON AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON ABOVE DATE I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. RECENTLY AN INDEPENDENT STATION INDICATED THEY SAW GAS LEAK EVIDENCE ON THE GAS TANK, AND BEFORE REPAIR I SHOULD CHECK FOR RECALL, SINCE THEY HAD MADE SIMILAR REPAIRS BEFORE. I DID RESEARCH TO DISCOVER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V459000, INDICATING RECALL OF FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLIES THAT HAVE FAILED A…
I HAVE A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT WITH STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS LIFTED TODAY AND THERE WERE A FEW DROPS OF GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK. I SUSPECT A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE FUEL LINES NEAR THE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 63K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, AN OVERPOWERING SMELL OF FUEL WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP AND PUMP TANK SEAL WHICH WAS LEAKING ONTO THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHIC…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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