1998 GMC SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

202

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 2 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 GMC SONOMA

The 1998 GMC SONOMA has received a total of 202 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (23 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (20 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (19 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 GMC SONOMA, potentially affecting up to 68,710 vehicles.

Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 00V220000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 14,279 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 3,000 CANNOT BE MOUNTED HIGHER THAN 864MM ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS THAT CHANGES THE DRL'S FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM DRL'S, AND INSTALL NEW LONG-LIFE LOW BEAM BULBS.

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Recall 97V218000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 19,716 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THERE WOULD...

Consequence: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

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Recall 97V208001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

| 33,973 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Consequence: THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 GMC SONOMA

202 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 23
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 20
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 19
Seats
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 11 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Visibility
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10971849 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 80,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS DOWN ENGINE , EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!
#10854848 | AIR BAGS | | 264,477 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 264,477.
#10514690 | AIR BAGS | | 178,000 miles
PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. PASSENGERS SEAT SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARD , AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON , LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND BRAKE DON'T COME ON. *TR
#10514690 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 178,000 miles
PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. PASSENGERS SEAT SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARD , AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON , LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND BRAKE DON'T COME ON. *TR
#10514690 | SEATS | | 178,000 miles
PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. PASSENGERS SEAT SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARD , AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON , LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND BRAKE DON'T COME ON. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC SONOMA

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 GMC SONOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

040605001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 SET. *TT

98017 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC SONOMA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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