1998 GMC SONOMA Seats Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 1998 GMC SONOMA

11 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SONOMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Seats Complaints

#10514690 | June 2, 2013

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

#8016438 | August 15, 2002

FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE DURING SUDDEN STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AKTHE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ALSO DOESN'T LOCK IN PLACE AND MOVES FORWARD ON SUDDEN STOPS. *JG

#898429 | October 30, 2001

ALUMINUM HANDLE FOR RECLINING MECHANISM OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, HANDLE FOR RECLINING MECHANISM OF FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BROKE, AND WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SHAFTS THAT ARE USED ARE MADE OUT OF CAST ALUMINUM AND ARE SOFT MATERIAL. *JB

#752837 | October 12, 2001

THE "METAL" STUD FOR THE SEAT RECLINER HAS BROKEN ON BOTH FRONT SEATS. THE SEATS CAN ONLY BE LEFT IN ONE POSITION, WHICH MENAS ONLY I CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT CANNOT BE MOVED FOR A DIFFERENT SIZED DRIVER.*AK

#556325 | November 1, 2000

SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *SLC

#725762 | August 22, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

#725763 | August 22, 2000

DRIVER SIDE SEAT DOSEN'T LOCK PROPERLY AND SLIDES BACK WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I HAVE TACKEN THIS TRUCK THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BARNETT AUTO GROUP ON THE GULF FREEWAY IN HOUSTON TEXAS WITH UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS. I HAVE CALLED AND WRITTEN TWICE THE GMC CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPT AT GMC CONSUMER RELATIONS 31 E, JUDSON STREET 1607-04 PONTIAC MI 48342-2230. SOME ONE THIER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO TACK ANY ACTION BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE DALER AND NO ACTION WAS GOING TO BE TACKEN AT THISPOINT & TIME. *AK

#9000855 | May 10, 2000

RIGHT THEN LEFT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE BROKE OFF, STUD IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP CAST WHITE METAL.

#549264 | October 29, 1999

CONSUMER PUSHED HANDLE TO RECLINE SEAT WHEN THE HANDLE FELL OFF. NLM

#545749 | June 10, 1999

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND SLIDES, REPLACEMENT OF SEAT/TRACK AND LATCH AND SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE NOT RECTIFIED PROBLEMS. MJS

#706960 | May 28, 1999

UNCCCEPTABLE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED., UNSATISFACTORY DEALER REPAIRS, SERVICE, AND SATISFACTION. NO SAFETY EFECTS LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Other 1998 GMC SONOMA Problem Areas

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

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