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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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problem #31

Jan 202008

Sonoma 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #30

Aug 302001

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Frederiskcburg, VA, USA

problem #29

Feb 012001

Sonoma 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer has offered repairs but at consumer's expense. Dealer would fix problem if vehicle was a 1995 model.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

problem #28

Nov 012000

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is recall 98V150000, but per GMC this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.

- Northville, MI, USA

problem #27

Aug 151997

Sonoma

  • miles
Transmission(auto) failure : flywheel "shattered" due to bad torque converter and flexplate(July 23,1996) starter bolt broke while driving at 55mph. Starter had to be replaced.(May 24, 1997). Starting difficulty. Starter bad and replaced again, plus replaced bad flexplate/flywheel again for 2nd time(Aug 26, 1997). Starter shorting out. Replaced starter for 3rd time(Sept 9,1999). Catalytic converter malfunction and replacement, muffler also replaced(Dec. 13, 1997). Windshield wiper failure, pulse module bad(Aug 16,1996) and wiper failure again intermittantly, replaced under recall(Sep. 1, 1999). Seatbelt driver's side retractor broken, replaced under warranty(Aug 26,1997) seatbelt passenger replaced under recall (Sep 1, 1999). Window crank handle snapped in two while cranking window down. Sharp jagged edges cut hand and fingers.(Sep 1,1999). Horn inoperable on several occasions, twice when I needed it to alert an encroaching vehicle which almost hit me. This problem was unable to be reproduced at the dealer service center. Still a potential safety problem/liability(May 15, 1997-ongoing intermittantly, and dealer would not replace unit). Throttle stuck open at high speed (45-50mph) on at least five occasions, causing me great fear, extremely dangerous potential for accident(May 1996 to present).

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

problem #26

May 151997

Sonoma

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with intermittent windshield wipers. Manufacturer notified and informed no recall on consumer's vehicle; NHTSA recall # 98 150 0001. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Although vehicle may not be on recall, it has a similar defect.

- Beach Wood, NJ, USA

problem #25

Jun 301998

(reported on)

Sonoma 4WD

  • miles
I contacted the dealership on 6/30/98 because of another safety recall of the seat belts, but the representative on the phone told me he had no knowledge of this condition, even though I heard about it on national news and your web site. I consider this to be a potentially life threatening manufactures defect.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #24

Jul 041997

Sonoma 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers operate intermittently. They don't come on sometimes otr stop sometimes when they are on.

- Chesterfie, IL, USA

problem #23

Oct 141998

(reported on)

Sonoma 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper & washer failed prior to recall 98V-150000.

- Bumpass, VA, USA

problem #22

Sep 031997

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
EA97-022; when traveling in rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers turn off without prior warning causing poor visibility. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #21

Jun 061997

Sonoma

  • miles
EA97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes when using the windshield wipers, the wipers shut off and sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. The dealer is aware of the problem. Not able to correct because the problem will not repeat while at dealership.

- Dearborne Heights, MN, USA

problem #20

May 181998

Sonoma 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper system fails intermittently.

- Clairton, PA, USA

problem #19

Feb 121998

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the driver not to see. Took the truck to the dealer and they cannot find any problems in the windshield wipers.

- Landover, MD, USA

problem #18

Oct 011997

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed, causing poor visibility.

- Cooper City, FL, USA

problem #17

Jun 011996

Sonoma

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail without warning.

- Waynesvill, OH, USA

problem #16

Oct 201997

Sonoma

  • miles
Ea 97-022; consumer states while driving the windshield wipers can stop suddenly, resulting in loss of visibiliity, consumer also states the problem is intermittent.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #15

Jan 261998

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
EA97022, windshield wipers, sometimes when using the windshield wipers they would stop working. Sometimes the wipers would not come on at all. Other times when turning off wipers, the wipers would not turn off. The problem has been corrected.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #14

Jan 091998

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
When driving in inclement weather windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the consumer to drive without visibility. Dealer cannot find problem.

- Adrian, MI, USA

problem #13

Jun 011995

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers fail intermittently.

- New Egypt, NJ, USA

problem #12

Sep 031997

Sonoma 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail sporadically. Dealer cannot determine cause.

- Spring City, PA, USA

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