1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,615 miles

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problem #3

Jul 282014

Sonoma

  • 60,985 miles
Approx one mile from home as I was approaching a stop sign engine suddenly shut off. After a few seconds managed to restart engine. Engine shut down twice more before arriving back home. At home was unable to restart engine had vehicle towed to GMC/Buick dealership. Dealership found that problem was defective ignition switch assembly. Replaced ignition switch at a cost of $600.23, I was informed vehicle was not on current recall list. If not, why not. Thank god I was not on interstate with a 16 wheeler behind me. I contacted GMC customer assistance requested to be reimbursed for above cost. Request denied because vehicle not on recall list. I also have a 2004 Cadillac which is on recall list for ignition switch never received recall letter until I complained at above customer service they did send me recall letter concerning Cadillac. Unable to have switch repaired because Cadillac dealer cannot get parts.

- Indianapols, IN, USA

problem #2

Nov 072008

Sonoma

  • 101,256 miles
The key used to stick in the ignition and release itself after a short time. Then the key would not release, and when the key came out the vehicle could still be started, then the steering wheel locked and the key came out, but when placed back in, would not unlock the steering wheel nor would it turn the ignition cylinder.

- St. John's, 00, USA

problem #1

Jun 162006

Sonoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 181,603 miles
While driving down the road, my air bag light on the dashboard, goes on and the engine quits. If the steering wheel air bag is tapped, the light goes off and the engine can be restarted. Very scary.

- Wolcott, NY, USA