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#22 of 66 May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem by joeltahoe Aug 07, 2008 (8:57 pm)
I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent with the same intermittent starting problem, or failure to turn over as described by other. I've been through reprogramming the computer and the ignition replacement, and most other repair attempt listed.   After 3 visits to the dealership, they determined that I had a very high level of "Upper-End Carbon Buildup" in the motor. They performed an "Engine Decarb Procedure" as described in SI DOC 03-06-04-030F (whatever the heck that is?)   In any case, I have not had any starting issues in 2 months. They may have been giving me a line of bull, but so far, the problem has gone away with this Engine DeCarb Procedure.   I don't really know how the engine had such a bad carb build-up as we take long trips in the car and always burn good gas (Chevron). Replies to this message: dannyd3 (Aug 10, 2008 9:20 am) dannyd6 (Oct 30, 2008 5:34 pm) joeltahoe (Jan 03, 2009 9:48 pm)
#23 of 66 Re: May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem [joeltahoe] by dannyd3 Aug 10, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: joeltahoe (Aug 07, 2008 8:57 pm) Thanks   I will keep this fix for future fixes, for now my is working well no problems in 2 weeks but it is still early to tell.
#24 of 66 problems? 2 many 2 count by notlovingit Sep 05, 2008 (10:40 am)
Hello everyone,    Let me first say I am actually happy to find this site as I was being led to believethat no other torrent is full of probs. I own a 06 sport. I bought it in dec'06 as a clearout, after my partner bought one in June06. 2 wks after purchase I had to have it towed to the dealership as it was dead in the morning- no cranking nothing. When they finally got it in it started like a dream, I brought it home and within a wk was doing the same thing finally they kept it overnight and lo and behold I wasn't just a dumb female! That was fixed- replacement of computer module. However this is where my story gets good-- I have replaced both front hub assemblies TWICE, the dealership and GM have not done anything to date as to why this is happening! Oh the RKE, I have had issues with this as well, they both are currently working but range is terrible. Today the beast was in again as the air bag sensor light has been on since Monday contsantly. Another expensive repair if I wish to fix it, just the power window motor that I have also had to have looked at. I am hoping to get rid of this vehicle. And if you are wondering about the other one it has had hub assembly replaced on fr dr side and there was a time we thought another would have to be done but it was the brake rotor
#25 of 66 Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [phoofval] by lawsonk Sep 05, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: phoofval (Nov 04, 2007 3:54 pm) hello - Just as an fyi for people who are having problems with the key sticking in the ignition, this happened in my 06 torrent and after having GM mechanics tinker with it for hours, they discovered that it was an interference with the gear shift - IT WAS NOT FULLY ENGAGED IN PARK. The mechanic said that if the gear cable was out of line even a hair the key would stick. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 05, 2008 9:29 pm)
#26 of 66 Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [lawsonk] by tidester HOST Sep 05, 2008 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: lawsonk (Sep 05, 2008 3:28 pm) You can read more about the Pontiac key problem in the Pontiac Grand Prix Key cannot be removed from ignition discussion.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#27 of 66 Re: Starting issues with Torrent [dahlbpmn] by aakidd0204 Oct 30, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: dahlbpmn (Feb 14, 2008 8:51 pm) This sounds just like my car! I have a 2006 Torrent and the engine won't fire! Its sounds like it trying but will not turn over! My car has been at the dealer about 12 times for this! The mech asked if anyone else drives my car bc they thinks i'm crazy! I have called GM spoke with someone that could not speek very good english! Now I need to call them back I got to tired of messing with it I said just 4 get it! I'm over it! well now i'm tired of it doing it and I want ANSWERS!!! I have had the car since sept of 07 ( I have 34,000 miles on the car) so my warrenty runs out at 36,000 what do I do!!! If anyone has a phone number for GM please give it to me! Replies to this message: dahlbpmn (Nov 01, 2008 4:59 pm)
#28 of 66 Re: May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem [joeltahoe] by dannyd6 Oct 30, 2008 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: joeltahoe (Aug 07, 2008 8:57 pm) I was wondering if the truck is still problem free starting, the reprogram didn't seem to work on my vehicle as i had hoped. The dealer wants to charge me $130 to do the de-carb thing you did. I have had this prob from day 1 so I dont understand the carb build up. Replies to this message: joeltahoe (Jan 03, 2009 9:48 pm)
#29 of 66 Re: Starting issues with Torrent [aakidd0204] by dahlbpmn Nov 01, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: aakidd0204 (Oct 30, 2008 12:02 pm) I have two phone numbers I found in my notes. I am not sure which one is the correct one for GM customer service. 800-462-8782 or866-790-5700. You need to pursue this and also work with your dealer. I told GM that the dealer needed their support to solve this. The dealer was very willing to work with GM but it had to be initiated by me. They started a service contact number for me and over about a 10 day period they seemed to have solved it. The last problem I had was last winter except for one time on July 4, 2008. My Service Manager at the dealer went to bat for me and I got an extended warranty-bumper to bumper for 100,000 miles. I pointed out to them that I was an excellent customer and they didn't want to lose me. I had purchased my last 4 cars at the same dealer. I think that was a lot of the reason why I got the extended warranty. Take notes on all conversations! Good Luck!
#30 of 66 Re: May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem [dannyd6] by joeltahoe Jan 03, 2009 (9:48 pm)
Replying to: dannyd6 (Oct 30, 2008 5:34 pm) Hi dannyd6,   Problem has started again. I think there might be something to this "High-End Carbon Buildup" that people are talking about. I run long trips, and only burn Chevron, so I shouldn't have this problem.
#31 of 66 by samiaml Jan 21, 2009 (11:10 am)
I have this same problem.... 3 weeks ago i bought a 2006 Torrent wit 32,700 miles and within a week i started havin this long crankin time prob when starting... My husband was drivin at the time and i just though he was holdin the key to long it being a new vehical and all and all cars are different.... But now its been starting to happen to me... Sometimes i can hold the key and count to 10 slowly in my head and still no start... I dont want to ruin the starter or n e thing so i let it go and try again and sometimes nuttin or sometimes it starts....Sometimes it can take 5 or 6 try before it will start.... Really weird if ya ask me... like it has a mind of its own...lol... Im worried one day it wont start then im stranded..... Which is horriable for just gettin the truck 3 weeks ago.... So i called the dealer and explained my prob and they told me to bring it in... So i did... and later that day they call me and tell me my truck is ready to be picked up... so i ask what did they find wrong with it and he said nuttin... they started it cold... started it warm ect and it started all times fine.... So when i went and picked it up i said you know this is a big issue not only did it start having this prob only a week after i drove it off there lot but im worried one day it will not start and then im stranded some where and cant make it to work or pick up my daughter from school ect,,,,, He said he understands my anger but if the dignoses computer dosnt throw up a error code then as far as hes concerned theres nuttin wrong with the vehical... I said do you think i like to take off work and deal wit you and this dealership because i think its fun????? He said im sorry mam theres nuttin we can do at this point.... By this point i was furious...... So i left... I went home and contacted GM and told them my prob... He told me he will make a file on this and contact the dealer and see what we can do from there.... He calls me back and says take it to the dealer again and this time leave it there for a few days and see if they can find the problem... So we'll see.. i gotta take it there later today.... I see alot of people have had this same prob but nobody really said what was done to fix the problem permently... So if someone knows what was fix on the vehical to stop this plz post and let me know...... Maybe i can fill the mechanics in on something they apperently dont know...lol   Thanks, Samantha

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