1999 GMC SonomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Sonoma, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 GMC Sonoma has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 GMC Sonoma recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other Sonoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonoma median. How we score
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1999 GMC Sonoma safety ratings
1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Sonoma owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE STEPPING OFF OF TAILGATE, BOTH CABLES SNAPPED AND THE TAILGATE FELL OFF OF PICKUP. NO BROKEN BONES, BUT BUMPS AND SCRAPES. CABLES ARE SEALED, EXCEPT FOR THE ENDS, WHERE WATER MUST HAVE GOTTEN INTO THEM AND CORRODED THE CABLE FROM THE INSIDE. *TR
THIS MESSAGE WAS ORIGINALLY SENT TO MY BROTHER ADVISING HIM OF THIS PROBLEM. BELOW IS THE EXPLANATION. IMAGINE THE TRUCK HAS A COUPLE OF TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT END LIKE MINE DID. I WOULD BE CAREFUL USING THEM TO PULL THE VEHICLE OUT OF A HOLE,USING ANYTHING OTHER THAN A CHAIN. CONVERSELY THE SAME…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURED UPON OPENING THE TAILGATE WITHOUT WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE…
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