6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,200 miles

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problem #5

Dec 052003

Sonoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
The automatic transmission on my 1997 GMC Sonoma quit working with only 66,000 miles on the odometer. I'm told this is common.

- Detroit Lakes, MO, USA

problem #4

Feb 082001

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop there is a delay in braking, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a near accident. Also, noticed a loud noise coming from front brake. Recall number 97V146001 regarding a brake line, vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Transmission was replaced at 62000 miles. Consumer states front brakes continue to make a loud noise when brakes are applied with heavy foot.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 211999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Throttle failes to come to idle at stop. Stays at high speed. Growling from trans-clutch area - hard shift - clutch failure.

- Mars, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear disengages after shift.

- Canyon Cou, CA, USA

problem #1

May 271997

Sonoma

  • miles
Air conditioning failed as well, after arguing with dealer each time got a rental vehicle and repairs were made. Truck is undependable! want a vehicle buy back!

- Edgewood, MD, USA