2001 GMC SONOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
108
Owner Complaints
1
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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
MY IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES STICKS. ABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT WHEN RUNNING
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
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
ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
View all Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments complaints →
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.
Other Model Years of the GMC SONOMA
- 1996 GMC SONOMA — 190 complaints
- 1997 GMC SONOMA — 160 complaints
- 1998 GMC SONOMA — 202 complaints
- 1999 GMC SONOMA — 78 complaints
- 2000 GMC SONOMA — 180 complaints
- 2001 GMC SONOMA (current)
- 2002 GMC SONOMA — 74 complaints
- 2003 GMC SONOMA — 53 complaints
- 2004 GMC SONOMA — 0 complaints
- 2005 GMC SONOMA — 1 complaint
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