Major Problems with 2000 GMC Sonoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 GMC Sonoma

2000 GMC Sonoma ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

2000 GMC Sonoma FRONTAL Victims: 2

2000 GMC Sonoma AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 140000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY while standing on the tailgate washing the vehicle both tailgate cables snapped. *ak...	33 ~ 40215 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs pulled when two of the tires on vehicle were not on the same type of road surface causing vehicle...	24 ~ 4021 miles
SEATS the front passenger seat will not stay locked in place at any given time the seat unlatches and slides back	7
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2000 gmc sonoma third door and handle. since i purchased the vehicle (used) and warranty expired i've noticed that the...	6 ~ 14520 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tailgate support cables 2000 gmc sonoma why not on reall with other gm trucks.mine broke within 5 days off each	5 ~ 48020 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN car is unsafe - will pop out of gear or at times will idle and not move forward. *ak...	5
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was involved in a rearend collision whith another car at 50-60 mph the air bags failed to deploy. difference	5
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS my 4 year old grandson reached down to recline the passenger seat back and the handle sheared off in his	4 ~ 25011 miles
AIR BAGS abs pulled when two of the tires on vehicle were not on the same type of road surface causing vehicle...	4 ~ 35000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while consumer was driving at 40 mphvehicle died out. towed to dealer. dealer noticed that fuel pump needed to be	4 ~ 54100 miles
SERVICE BRAKES on 19 june 2013 i applied the brakes on a damp/wet road. before coming to a complete stop i experienced...	3 ~ 73237 miles
EQUIPMENT we own a 2000 gmc sonoma and the 3rd door handle breaks about 1 a year. it has been repaired...	3 ~ 93167 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the ventilation system in the vehicle works at start up but about 20 min. later the forced air flow stops...	3
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving south o i-77 at about 10 pm the headlights suddenly went off. lights on this vehicle are automatic:ie...	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the dealer courteously repacked/resealed however the leaks continue to occur. ak scc. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to	3 ~ 25000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	3 ~ 34667 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	3 ~ 9333 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder which did	3
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	3 ~ 36667 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	3 ~ 23333 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. while driving 25 mph the cable that holds the spare tire failed and...	2 ~ 66500 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. while driving 25 mph the cable that holds the spare tire failed and...	2 ~ 66500 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL twice in three years the accelarator cable broke leaving us sitting in traffic. the first time was approx 3-4 weeks...	2 ~ 39510 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused an accident. *nlm...	2 ~ 42000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dealer stated that wheel was at risk of falling off faulty driver and passenger wheel hubs caused brakes to fail	2 ~ 42250 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving at 35 mph another driver struck consumer head-on and none of airbags deployed. *ak...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION truck shakes continuously from 53 to 65 mph. drivers door creaks and pops over almost any bumps and when stopping...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma equipped with cooper cobra radial g/t tires size: p255/60r15 (na). while independently...	1
ENGINE the trucks been handling fine and all of the sudden the oil pan blows out on the truck and i...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the driver side door was loose and failed...	1 ~ 104000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the vehicle would veer to the left or...	1 ~ 55000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the tailgate straps have failed. one has already failed...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY passenger and driver seats in my 2000 gmc sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always...	1 ~ 70000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION passenger and driver seats in my 2000 gmc sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always...	1 ~ 70000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING passenger and driver seats in my 2000 gmc sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always...	1 ~ 70000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES gmc 2000 sonoma sls 1) the third door plastic handle actuator snaps off. (once in 5 years) .....i have always...	1
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tailgate cable (right side) snapped at point where cable bends. appears to be rusted under plastic cover. ...	1 ~ 40000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on three separate occasions the accelerator cable that is connected to the gas pedal has come off the pedal. each...	1 ~ 41965 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil return lines fail prematurely causing oil to leak at the crimp sites on the hoses. ld return lines were...	1 ~ 66000 miles
PARKING BRAKE dealer replaced twice the emergency brake while under warranty. however problem still occurred and dealer refused to fix it. *ak...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING after hearing of the dodge durango ball joint issue (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/27/eveningnews/main580233.shtml) i decided to write.*ak i have a 2000 gmc sonoma....	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT after hearing of the dodge durango ball joint issue (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/27/eveningnews/main580233.shtml) i decided to write.*ak i have a 2000 gmc sonoma....	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas gauge does not work. it ia part of a fuel pump-gas gauge assembly located in the gas tank...	1 ~ 39000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was traveling 30mph and upon making a turn onto a street vehicle shut off without prior warning. he lost...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS dealer stated that wheel was at risk of falling off faulty driver and passenger wheel hubs caused brakes to fail	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rotors are rusted all four and warped.dealership is aware of problem. *ak warped rotors caused brake pads to wear primaturely.	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dealership does not have parts available to fix a defect as stated in (recall 99v324000. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT same as recall 00v258001/ certification label. *ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC heavy vibration through out vehicle wear tires improperly on steering axle abs no functioning properly...	1
TIRES heavy vibration through out vehicle wear tires improperly on steering axle abs no functioning properly...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT radio goes on and off will turn on by itself and sometimes could smell like a burning not knowing where...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING since i got this vehicle on 9/26/00 i have had nothing but problems. when driving sometimes the security light would...	1
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING external radiant heat source replaced battery...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper delay is defective. big oak pontiac/gmc in bartow fl tried to repair and claims to have replaced the...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states in the winter time with a coat on it is difficult to fasten the drivers seat belt the...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING grease type fluids leak out of front wheels. *ak...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states in the winter time with a coat on it is difficult to fasten the drivers seat belt the...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold also the rocker arm...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when traveling at highway speeds abs light comes on and brake light on dash blinks although brakes are not being...	1

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