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GMC Sonoma: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows74
model years1992–2003 (12)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
gmc.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2003sonoma-2003-spare-tire-tailgate-cablesSpare tire and tailgate support cable breakageSTRUCTURE, TIRES52005-02 → 2011-10402026-10-02
2003sonoma-2003-door-latch-handle-failureDoor latch and handle breakageLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES42006-11 → 2010-12402026-10-02
2003sonoma-2003-rear-differential-waterRear differential failure with water in axle fluidPOWER TRAIN32005-06 → 2009-04402026-10-02
2003sonoma-2003-windshield-wipers-stopWindshield wipers stop operatingVISIBILITY22003-11 → 2011-04402026-10-02
2003sonoma-2003-rusted-brake-linesRusted brake lines and pedal to floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22013-08 → 2015-10402026-10-02
2003sonoma-2003-air-bag-light-deploymentAir bag warning light and non-deploymentAIR BAGS32006-03 → 2016-06402026-10-02
2002sonoma-2002-tailgate-support-cableTailgate support cable breakageSTRUCTURE82004-10 → 2006-08572026-10-03
2002sonoma-2002-spare-tire-cableSpare tire cable fracture, tire dropping from carrierSTRUCTURE, TIRES32005-09 → 2015-05572026-10-03
2002sonoma-2002-extended-cab-door-handleExtended cab third door handle and latch failureSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES72005-12 → 2015-10572026-10-03
2002sonoma-2002-abs-brake-malfunctionABS malfunction with swerving or extended stoppingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82004-05 → 2012-04572026-10-03
2002sonoma-2002-drl-off-with-turn-signalDaytime running lights off when turn signal is usedELECTRICAL SYSTEM42003-03 → 2005-11572026-10-03
2002sonoma-2002-radio-display-malfunctionRadio station change and display malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT42004-05 → 2005-11572026-10-03
2001sonoma-2001-abs-activation-warning-lightABS activation and ABS warning lightSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72001-05 → 2014-09902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal to floor and extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC52001-02 → 2002-06902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-driveshaft-failureDriveshaft vibration and breakagePOWER TRAIN32004-04 → 2009-11902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-transmission-shift-lossAutomatic transmission slipping and unexpected downshiftPOWER TRAIN32005-05 → 2006-09902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-passenger-seat-latchPassenger seat not locking in positionSEATS52001-06 → 2002-10902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-tailgate-cable-failureTailgate support cable corrosion and breakageSTRUCTURE282004-03 → 2010-01902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-engine-stallingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING62000-12 → 2005-10902026-10-06
2001sonoma-2001-turn-signal-headlight-cutoutHeadlights and lights affected by turn signal or hazardsEXTERIOR LIGHTING32001-03 → 2006-10902026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-tailgate-cable-breakageTailgate support cable corrosion and breakageSTRUCTURE392004-03 → 2007-071412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-spare-tire-cable-failureSpare tire mounting cable corrosion and detachmentSTRUCTURE, TIRES52006-08 → 2015-051412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-third-door-handle-breakageThird door handle breakageLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES72004-06 → 2007-111412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal travel to floor with loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82000-12 → 2006-011412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-abs-warning-light-malfunctionABS warning light and module malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92000-03 → 2008-081412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-fuel-pump-gauge-failureFuel gauge and fuel pump sending unit failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52002-01 → 2006-011412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-abs-early-activationABS activation under light brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC62000-07 → 2013-061412026-10-06
2000sonoma-2000-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal and rear collisionsAIR BAGS72000-09 → 2014-061412026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-seat-recliner-handle-breakageSeat recliner handle and adjuster breakageSEATS102001-05 → 2006-08832026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-hydraulic-brake-failuresHydraulic brake lockup, pedal loss and line failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121999-07 → 2017-12832026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-tailgate-cable-hinge-fractureTailgate support cable and hinge fractureSTRUCTURE52005-04 → 2009-11832026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-fuel-gauge-inaccurateInaccurate fuel gauge readingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE32002-12 → 2011-04832026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-air-bag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment or delayed deployment in crashAIR BAGS51999-06 → 2017-12832026-10-06
1999sonoma-1999-automatic-transmission-slipAutomatic transmission slipping and failurePOWER TRAIN51999-11 → 2005-04832026-10-06
1998sonoma-1998-wiper-failureWindshield wipers stopping or working intermittentlyVISIBILITY542001-05 → 2011-071812026-10-07
1998sonoma-1998-seat-recliner-breakSeat recliner handle or mechanism breakageSEATS171999-10 → 2007-071812026-10-07
1998sonoma-1998-tailgate-cable-rustTailgate support cable rust and breakageSTRUCTURE42004-10 → 2007-111812026-10-07
1998sonoma-1998-brake-abs-problemsBrake pedal loss and ABS lock-up, extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC141998-06 → 2007-011812026-10-07
1998sonoma-1998-airbag-no-deployAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS71999-08 → 2002-081812026-10-07
1998sonoma-1998-transmission-failureTransmission slipping, noise and lock-upPOWER TRAIN62000-09 → 2007-021812026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal going to the floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC71997-10 → 2012-041342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-abs-brake-malfunctionAnti-lock brake system malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC101997-01 → 1999-121342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-throttle-stuck-openThrottle sticking or accelerating without driver inputVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL41998-09 → 2011-011342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-fuel-gauge-failureFuel gauge not registering fuel levelFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER31999-09 → 2002-041342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-windshield-wiper-failureIntermittent windshield wiper operationVISIBILITY271999-02 → 2008-111342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-airbag-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS81998-07 → 2012-111342026-10-07
1997sonoma-1997-tailgate-cable-breakTailgate cable or strap breakageSTRUCTURE32003-12 → 2005-081342026-10-07
1996sonoma-1996-wiper-motor-failureWindshield wiper motor and circuit board failureVISIBILITY321997-01 → 2006-121712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-ball-joint-failureFront upper ball joint failureSUSPENSION41997-10 → 2001-121712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-abs-brake-failureABS brake pedal travel to floor, extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC581996-02 → 2007-071712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-engine-stall-timing-chainEngine stalling and timing chain/tensioner wearENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING181997-04 → 2004-051712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-transmission-failureTransmission failure and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN141997-02 → 2003-021712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-airbag-nondeploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal collisionAIR BAGS101996-07 → 2014-091712026-09-20
1996sonoma-1996-headrest-seatbackNon-adjustable head restraint and seat back failureSEATS61996-06 → 2000-081712026-09-20
1995sonoma-1995-windshield-wiper-failureIntermittent windshield wiper failureVISIBILITY461996-12 → 2008-062562026-10-08
1995sonoma-1995-head-gasket-coolant-leakHead gasket failure and coolant leaksENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING91999-06 → 2002-102562026-10-08
1995sonoma-1995-fuel-tank-rust-leakFuel tank corrosion and leaks at plastic shieldFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE81998-09 → 2004-092562026-10-08
1995sonoma-1995-diesel-injection-pump-failureDiesel injection pump and injector failuresFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52000-01 → 2003-032562026-10-08
1995sonoma-1995-brake-pedal-to-floor-absBrake pedal to floor and ABS brake failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC551996-11 → 2001-082562026-10-08
1994sonoma-1994-wiper-intermittentIntermittent windshield wiper operationVISIBILITY471997-06 → 2008-033062026-10-09
1994sonoma-1994-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal to floor without stopping vehicleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC271997-06 → 2001-053062026-10-09
1994sonoma-1994-fuel-tank-corrosionFuel tank corrosion and leakageFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE51998-10 → 2001-123062026-10-09
1994sonoma-1994-abs-malfunctionABS malfunction and extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC421997-10 → 2008-033062026-10-09
1994sonoma-1994-sudden-accelerationSudden acceleration and stuck throttleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51997-08 → 2020-123062026-10-09
1993sonoma-1993-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal travel to floor with extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC101997-11 → 2000-02732026-10-09
1993sonoma-1993-abs-wheel-lockupAnti-lock brake lock-up in wet conditions or hard stopsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC41997-10 → 1998-07732026-10-09
1993sonoma-1993-seat-back-failureSeat back collapse or breakageSEATS31996-01 → 1999-09732026-10-09
1993sonoma-1993-throttle-unintended-motionStuck throttle and unintended vehicle movementVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51995-05 → 1999-12732026-10-09
1993sonoma-1993-vehicle-fireVehicle fire following loss of power or alternator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM31995-06 → 1999-09732026-10-09
1992sonoma-1992-brake-pedal-loss-stoppingBrake pedal to floor and extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121994-03 → 2002-03422026-10-12
1992sonoma-1992-front-brake-wearExcessive front brake wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC31996-01 → 2000-09422026-10-12
1992sonoma-1992-abs-wheel-lockupABS wheel lock-up on wet surfacesSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21995-10 → 1997-11422026-10-12
1992sonoma-1992-spare-tire-cable-breakSpare tire cable breakageEQUIPMENT21997-04 → 1998-05422026-10-12
1992sonoma-1992-vehicle-rollaway-parkVehicle movement while parked or in parkPOWER TRAIN21999-07 → 2003-05422026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — GMC Sonoma [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sonoma
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_gmc_sonoma_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: GMC Sonoma},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sonoma}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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