2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
The 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR HANDLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY THE HANDLE CONTINUES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45 MPH & 50 MPH I HAD TO BRAKE HARD THE BRAKE SYSTEM SHOT BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STARTED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEALER IS CURRENTLY LOOKING AT TRUCK FOR REPAIRS. *NM
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A BOULDER HEAD ON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00149C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA.
Investigation EA05008 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Closed
Opened:
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SONOMA
- 1997 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
- 1998 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 5 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 5 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
- 2001 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 2 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SONOMA (current)
- 2003 CHEVROLET SONOMA — 1 complaint
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