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2009 Pontiac Torrent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Torrent.

Body SUV

The 2009 Pontiac Torrent is an SUV that requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil, a practical specification that grounds the routine maintenance reality of this specific model year. When evaluated within the vehicle's complaint history spanning 2006 to 2009, this iteration represents a dramatic shift away from the problematic 2007 model, which suffered a peak of 243 owner grievances. With only 17 total complaints—primarily concerning the air bags—and zero recalls, the 2009 Torrent stands as the lowest and most reliable year in the model's history, providing researchers with the most stable version of the vehicle to reference.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · 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 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 12690386
Engine air filter	22676970
Spark plug	12681664 alt 19300872
Front wiper blades	22703508 alt 22703507
Serpentine belt	12576750 alt 12584310
Thermostat	10226107 alt 24507563
Cabin air filter	15781507

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	69.3 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	3719 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. 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	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-6.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	12 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0 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
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2

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
Standard BCI Group Number	47

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
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-60
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	136 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
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

installation, 92 ft. lbs., step 2: remove bolt, step 3: install new bolt, 92 ft. lbs., step 4: 130

92 ft. lbs

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

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 bolts

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 bolts 9-10	150 degrees
1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees; Do not reuse cylinder head bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head, head bolt bosses.	75 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) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 100,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
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.

Federal data across the Torrent generation shows a steep downward trend in complaints, with totals falling from 240 in 2006 and 243 in 2007 to 125 in 2008 and just 17 in 2009, while technical service bulletins climbed steadily from 648 to 969 over the same period. The 2009 model sits at the end of this arc with the lowest reported complaint volume of the range and zero recalls or investigations, compared with four recalls in 2007. For 2009 specifically, the 17 complaints were distributed among air bags, steering, and structure, though the data does not specify root causes; crash-related complaints totaled one and fire complaints totaled zero. Given its position as the final model year with dramatically reduced complaint volume and no federal recalls or investigations, the 2009 Torrent presents as the most favorable year in this generation to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

969

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 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

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags4

Steering3

Structure3

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Power Train,Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Air Bags,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Traction Control System1

Air Bags,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 969 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
13598	2025-09-09	Unknown Or Other	New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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…

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

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12681664 Front wiper blades 22703508

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Torrent take?

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

Does the 2009 Torrent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.