2000 GMC SONOMA Equipment Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2000 GMC SONOMA
3 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SONOMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA PICKUP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SPARE TIRE MOUNTING CABLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CORROSION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH HIS MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000 . THE CONTACT HAD SIGNIFICANT CONCERNS OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. UPDATED10/28/10 *BF UPDATED 11/01/10*JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD WITH A BOAT TRAILER IN TOW, THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING CABLE FRACTURED WHICH ALLOWED THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND ROLL INTO THE TRAILER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE SPARE TIRE DEBRIS WAS COLLECTED AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED, BUT DID NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF EXPOSURE TO HARSH WINTER WEATHER OR ROAD SALTS. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE CORROSION CAUSED THE FAILURE AND A NEW MOUNTING CABLE WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 09/16/06. *JB
WE OWN A 2000 GMC SONOMA AND THE 3RD DOOR HANDLE BREAKS ABOUT 1 A YEAR. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY GM UNDER WARRANTY 3 TIMES BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE HANDLE HAS BROKE AGAIN. SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS A SEAT FOR CHILDREN IN THE REAR AND WE USE IT FOR THAT, I AM CONCERNED THE HANDLE WILL BREAK IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND WE WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE CHILD FROM THE REAR. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER SONOMA OWNERS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL AT GM DEALERSHIPS AND ALL AGREE THIS IS PART THAT ALWAYS BREAKS. I HAVE CONTACTED GMS CUSTOMER SERVICE # AND THEY HAVE STATED THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF DOING ANYTHING TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE DOOR OR RECALL THE VEHICLE FOR A PERMANENT FIX. THE PROBLEM COULD BE VERY EASILY FIXED BY MAKING THE HANDLE OUT OF METAL OR INCREASING...
Other 2000 GMC SONOMA Problem Areas
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
33 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
24 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Wheelshubcapcover
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint