2001 GMC SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

108

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 GMC SONOMA

The 2001 GMC SONOMA has received a total of 108 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments (23 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (7 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 GMC SONOMA, potentially affecting up to 156,305 vehicles.

Recall 00V228003 — SEAT BELTS

| 156,305 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 GMC SONOMA

108 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC SONOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 23 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10846068 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 190,000 miles
CAN NOT LOCATE FUEL LINES FOR GMC. WHEN I TRY TO FIND THE FUEL LINES IT IS MARKED THAT THEY ARE UN-AVAILABLE.LINES HAVE RUSTED OUT AND LEAK.HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED WHEN THIS WAS NOTICED.
#10732508 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 200,000 miles
MY IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES STICKS. ABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT WHEN RUNNING
#10648632 | POWER TRAIN | | 55,000 miles
THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE BROKE UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAD ESTIMATES THAT WERE WELL OVER $300 TO FIX, AND HAVE NOT YET HAD WORK DONE. I ONLY PARK ON LEVEL ROADS AND HOPE TRANSMISSION WILL HOLD IN PARK. I FEEL THIS MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
#10648632 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 55,000 miles
THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE BROKE UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAD ESTIMATES THAT WERE WELL OVER $300 TO FIX, AND HAVE NOT YET HAD WORK DONE. I ONLY PARK ON LEVEL ROADS AND HOPE TRANSMISSION WILL HOLD IN PARK. I FEEL THIS MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
#10639477 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 95,424 miles
ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2001 GMC SONOMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GMC SONOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GMC SONOMA

General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 GMC SONOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

130701 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL GAUGES THAT WON'T READ FULL WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL. *TT

220601 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL GAUGE CALIBRATION SCHEDULE. *TT

200601 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

THIS MESSAGE STATES THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT READ FULL WHENTHE FUEL TANK IS FULL. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GMC SONOMA

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

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