Major Problems with 1999 GMC Sonoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Sonoma

1999 GMC Sonoma ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

1999 GMC Sonoma FRONTAL Victims: 1

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Problems with RECLINER, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sonoma owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the throttle cable comes off accelerator pedal while driving almost causing and accident on 3 separate occasions. nlm...	5 ~ 11000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tail gate cable broke when loading truck. bought new cable and replaced no old parts kept. *nm...	4 ~ 38000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the accident that happened in october wasn't reported because it was a single vehicle accident and the pavement was wet....	4
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 10 mph consumer was hit head-on by another vehicle on driver's side. upon impact driver's side and	4 ~ 10675 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when in 2 or 4wd on a steep hill in 2nd gear truck does not move. the trans. will slip	4 ~ 9122 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER seals and gaskets for the differential power steering oil pan and drive train were all worn and needed replacing...	3 ~ 15667 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this truck has been at the dealer since feb 10 2000. no one knows what has gone wrong. we were...	3 ~ 25000 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving...	2 ~ 160000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brake line hydraulic failure of hard steel line. the line that broke goes to the back wheels along the frame.	2 ~ 132500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING not sure if belt broke first or fan blade the blade broke off and flew inside of truck causing damage...	2 ~ 63000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driverside and passenger side seat recliner levers in my vehicle have broken four times. when these break the seat...	2
SEATS a recliner was replaced on the seat. also power steering pump and gear malfunctioned causing an oil leak. *ak...	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING whenever turn signal is activated day time running lights go out. after turn signal goes off daytime running lights come	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the throttle cable comes off accelerator pedal while driving almost causing and accident on 3 separate occasions. nlm...	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sonoma. while driving 72 mph on the highway the vehicle lost all power...	1 ~ 156000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while stepping off of tailgate both cables snapped and the tailgate fell off of pickup. no broken bones but bumps...	1 ~ 125501 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE this message was originally sent to my brother advising him of this problem. below is the explanation. imagine the truck...	1 ~ 100000 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt: while the vehicle owner was driving the rear view mirror fell off the windshield. the mirror has not yet...	1 ~ 60000 miles
TIRES 1999 gmc sonoma experienced problems with transmission cd player tires and heating coil.*mr consumer concerned that dealer did not tell...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 1999 gmc sonoma experienced problems with transmission cd player tires and heating coil.*mr consumer concerned that dealer did not tell...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS adjustment handle broke off at the base. as a result seat could not be adjusted. *ak...	1 ~ 71000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN diferential has a zuming vibrating and cliking noise when driving both ajustable seat handels broke and 3rd small door handel	1 ~ 51000 miles
POWER TRAIN seals and gaskets for the differential power steering oil pan and drive train were all worn and needed replacing...	1 ~ 47000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt: the contact stated the door hinge on the driver's side wore out. the worn door hinge resulted in a...	1 ~ 50000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the heater on my vehicle has stopped working and the manufacture (gmc) and the dealership refuse to cover it under...	1 ~ 30400 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake rotors disintegrated after 22 000 miles. had to be turned and pads replaced. front rotors replaced at 32...	1 ~ 32900 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC left front brake caliper failed closed and caused excessive wear requiring replacement of calipers and rotors on both sides as	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN drivers side and passenger side hub bearings failed. *ak...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends...	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING a recliner was replaced on the seat. also power steering pump and gear malfunctioned causing an oil leak. *ak...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1) boyfriend driving pulled up to intersection truck stalled restarted died noticed smoke opened hood fire near battery and antifreeze...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) boyfriend driving pulled up to intersection truck stalled restarted died noticed smoke opened hood fire near battery and antifreeze...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while parked in reverse position with the clutch assembly the vehicle rolled back unexpectedly which may have caused injuries. manufacturer...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the throttle cable comes off accelerator pedal while driving almost causing and accident on 3 separate occasions. nlm...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the throttle cable comes off accelerator pedal while driving almost causing and accident on 3 separate occasions. nlm...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the shoulder belt on the driver side won't retro & part of the shoulder belt hang's outside the door. *yc...	1
SUSPENSION suspension system design (with low rider option) experiences vibration when going over bumps and is unable to be rectified. mjs...	1
WHEELS no summary....	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING short in the electrical system blowing the ignition fuse causing the vehicle to stall. this continued until the wiring in...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brake lights are inoperable. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when vehicle is in or out of gear engine idles rpm will flucuate between 1600-3000 intermittently.dealer ehas replaced idle motor...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after starting vehicle consumer states the fuel indicator reads vehicle is full of gas. when in actuality vehicle is empty.	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle is in or out of gear engine idles rpm will flucuate between 1600-3000 intermittently.dealer ehas replaced idle motor...	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights cut off when the signal lights are applied then come back on. also when driver parks the vehicle the	1

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