10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Dec 072003

Sonoma 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My engine has been surging, slow start, rattling, rough idle, hard shifting, and I have had the trasmission replaced 3 times. My dealer told me after an inspection that there was nothing wrong, but it was under warranty at the time. Go figure! I have proof of the new trasmissions. Now the compressor is cracked, and it will not hold coolant, and I can hardly get the truck going after sitting all night. These repairs are costing alot of money, and I am still paying for this truck. It is not worth the cost of repairs.

- Nashville, GA, USA

problem #5

Jan 302001

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Timing chain broke at only 42,000 miles, and while driving, it causes valve to push through head.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 192000

Sonoma

  • miles
Timing chain is making clanking noise. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that timing chain was not cover under a mfr's recall.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #3

Sep 151999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
The vehicle would stall out in middle of road. Its an intermittent problem, and it happens only in cold weather. Speed does not come into it. The mechanic, at dealership, could not find cause of stalling.

- Sturgeon, MO, USA

problem #2

Nov 151997

Sonoma

  • miles
When driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes, brakes went straight to the floorboard. Also, pulley came off, causing the consumer to pull over. Vehicle accelerated, and the consumer had to pull over and shut the igintion switch off.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #1

Aug 201996

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leak.

- Semmes, AL, USA