Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 4403 | 4403A | 10021689 | Abs and/or traction off indicators on with dtc c0045 and/or c0050. *kb updated 09-26-07. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 050523005 | 01/01/2006 | 050523005A | 10017374 | Rattle noise from front of vehicle at slow speeds on rough surfaces when brake pedal is not applied. *tt | 11/04/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3496A | 3496B | 10014898 | The anti-lock braking system (abs) and the red brake lights are on with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) set. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. the contact heard a loud grinding noise and stated that the brake system failed. the contact replaced the brakes; however, approximately one year later she had to replace the brakes as well as the rotors. also the heating system was blowing out cold air. both the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the current mileages were 116,000. the failure mileages were approximately 90,000. bw | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and trying to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal locked which made it difficult to stop. the contact was forced to pump the brakes in order to release the brake pedal. the contact called the dealer and the dealer informed her that it could be a sensor causing the brakes to lock; however, they were unable diagnose the failure via phone. the contact is concerned about the safety risk involved and the potential of a crash occurring. the failure mileage was 126,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 9600 | 5 | 04/21/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. this was an intermittent problem and the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. also, there was a ticking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the dealership determined there were metal shavings in the rear suspension. the rear axle, tie rod, and other components were replaced. in addition, the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. the dealership readjusted the parking brake and the problem ceased. also, while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and the dealership determined the lifters in the engine needed to be replaced. in addition, the front driver side window did not also close completely. this has not been inspected by the dealership. updated 10/31/2006 - the consumer has met with a gm rep. gm has agreed to buy back the vehicle but negotiations are ongoing. *nm | |||