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2007 Pontiac Torrent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Torrent.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent is an SUV with a 4.5‑quart 5W‑30 API oil capacity and a five‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA ratings of 17 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg. In the 2006‑2009 model span, the 2007 model year recorded the most owner complaints at 243, with the fuel and propulsion system emerging as the top issue and four recalls issued. By contrast, the 2009 model year saw complaints drop to just 17, marking 2007 as the peak of the Torrent’s reported reliability concerns.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175
Engine air filter	22676970
Spark plug	12681664
Battery	88866291
Front wiper blades	22703507 alt 22703508
Serpentine belt	12576750
Thermostat	10226107 alt 24507563
Cabin air filter	15781507

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	3777 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	SAE JWS3309 · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.30 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	56-62
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	30-35 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	1850 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	136 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.079 in / 0.724 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

52 ft. lbs., step 2: 72

52 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	95 degrees	95 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent represents the peak of consumer complaints and recalls for this generation. While 2006 saw 240 complaints and zero recalls, the 2007 model increased to 243 complaints and a high of 4 recalls, before complaints dropped significantly to 125 in 2008 and 17 in 2009. Throughout the generation, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rose steadily from 648 in 2006 to 969 in 2009, indicating a growing list of recognized issues over time. For the 2007 model specifically, the most frequent complaints involved the Fuel/Propulsion System (53) and Air Bags (35), with 7 crash and 3 fire complaints recorded. Because this year marks the highest volume of recalls and complaints before a sharp decline in later models, this is not a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

793

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

243

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’06’07’08 ’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 243 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System53

Air Bags35

Fuel System, Gasoline23

Steering15

Electrical System8

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)8

Unknown Or Other4

Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

12V459000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 19/09/2012

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring…

07V344000Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-InactiveReported 07/08/2007

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 793 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12681664 Battery 88866291

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Torrent take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Torrent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Torrent get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.