1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
The 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THEM ON A FASTER SPEED THEY WILL COME ON. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HANDLES WERE BROKEN, THEY DID NOT RECLINE AND METAL WAS WHITE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, AND THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE BROKEN AND RUSTED. *JB.. VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A LARGE VAN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALMOST ALWAYS WORKED WHEN IT WAS DRY OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK OUT THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND FOUND THE SOLDER JOINT TO THE RELAY CRACKED. *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THEM ON A FASTER SPEED THEY WILL COME ON. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HANDLES WERE BROKEN, THEY DID NOT RECLINE AND METAL WAS WHITE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, AND THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE BROKEN AND RUSTED. *JB.. VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A LARGE VAN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALMOST ALWAYS WORKED WHEN IT WAS DRY OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK OUT THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND FOUND THE SOLDER JOINT TO THE RELAY CRACKED. *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THEM ON A FASTER SPEED THEY WILL COME ON. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HANDLES WERE BROKEN, THEY DID NOT RECLINE AND METAL WAS WHITE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, AND THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE BROKEN AND RUSTED. *JB.. VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A LARGE VAN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALMOST ALWAYS WORKED WHEN IT WAS DRY OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK OUT THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND FOUND THE SOLDER JOINT TO THE RELAY CRACKED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SONOMA
- 1993 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 2 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 9 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 4 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
- 1997 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
- 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 5 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
- 2001 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 2 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 3 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
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