1999 GMC SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

78

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 3 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 GMC SONOMA

The 1999 GMC SONOMA has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (6 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 GMC SONOMA, potentially affecting up to 742 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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Owner Complaints for the 1999 GMC SONOMA

78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GMC SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11057130 | AIR BAGS | | 140,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON A FLOODED DIRT ROAD, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. AFTER THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS DELAYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CRACKED PELVIS, BROKEN FACIAL BONES, OPTIC NERVE DAMAGE, AND OTHER SEVERE INJURIES TO THE FACE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED BACK WINDSHIELD EXPLODED AND FRAME WAS BENT. *TR
#11054621 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 100,000 miles
DURING A PANIC STOP THE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES FELT SOFT BUT STILL WORKED. DURING THE DRIVE THE BRAKES BECAME VERY WEAK. WHEN I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID IT WAS EMPTY. I REFILLED IT AND STARTED CHECKING FOR LEAKS. I FOUND THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES WE FRACTURED BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE DURING THE PANIC STOP CAUSING THE RUSTED LINES TO BURST. THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ( BUT NOT REPORTED) PROBLEM FOR THIS TRUCK IN THE NORTHERN AREA..
#10733308 | AIR BAGS | | 180,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING OVER UNLEVELED LAND. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10726262 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 156,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED, ALL THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
#10494706 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 165,000 miles
BRAKE LINE HYDRAULIC FAILURE OF HARD STEEL LINE. THE LINE THAT BROKE GOES TO THE BACK WHEELS ALONG THE FRAME. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1999 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GMC SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GMC SONOMA

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 GMC SONOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

00059 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE PURCHASED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ZR2 SUSPENSION PACKAGE THAT MAY HAVE HAD AN ERROR ON THE WINDOW STICKER. THE LABEL LISTED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) AS A STANDARD FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE DRL FEATURE WAS DEACTIVATED. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE ACTIVATION OF THE...

300800 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A HISSING OR AIR RUSH NOISE BEING PRODUCED IN THE THROTTLE BODY. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GMC SONOMA

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

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