Major Problems with 2001 GMC Sonoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Custom-fit Add-ons

Torque wrench
Mechanic tool set
Tool box

Worst 3 complaints of 2001 GMC Sonoma

2001 GMC Sonoma AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 50000 miles

2001 GMC Sonoma FRONTAL Victims: 1

2001 GMC Sonoma HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 47000 miles

Browse 2001 GMC Sonoma complaints by category

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the cable on the left side of the tailgate broke and the right side of the cable started breaking. this...	23 ~ 38992 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumeer stated that vehicle locks up when abs was applied and skid into uncontrollable stop. also rear end fishtails when	7 ~ 7571 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when fuel tank has 1/4 tank remaining of fuel the gage will read as empty or below empty. have checked	4 ~ 27250 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine accelerates on its own at times while vehicle is in motion. if the clutch is disengaged during the failure...	4
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the right front passenger seat does not latch into locked position consumer stated that the abrupt motion aggrivates a previous	4
SERVICE BRAKES driving in town abs light & brake lights came on no accident. looking for recalls technical service bulletins! lights come	3 ~ 73145 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE nary 05/28/2003 *mr the vehicle stalled out on four different occasions fuel pump was replaced and the power train control...	3 ~ 6986 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC just pulled into the main street drove a way down the road and because brakes did not catch rear ended...	3
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS hit a tree at 35 mph airbags deployed and then shorted out and burned vehicle to the ground. *ak the...	3
POWER TRAIN my truck radiator started to smell as if it had a leak. i took it to a radiator shop. this...	2 ~ 66500 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2001 gmc sonoma which was bought new in 2002. the vehicle has 78k miles on it. at...	2 ~ 65500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the consumer stated that the mileage on the vehicle was under 14 000 miles. the brakes began making a scraping...	2 ~ 7271 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM to date there have been only near incidents & near crashes with no injuries. the problem on these vehicles as...	2 ~ 100000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES both cables rusted through on tailgate. no injuries originally reported to gmc in sept. 2003. now a recall is pending...	2 ~ 84558 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when taking off from a stop sign driveshaft shook violently. *ak...	2 ~ 53741 miles
SEATS the passenger seat will not lock in and slides back and forth when stopping and acceleratiing. dt...	2
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM truck had no power to any system....tow truck driver found faulty wire and temporarily fixed by applying tension with a	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nearly been involved in numerous intersection accidents. driving lights stay on all the time except when turn signal enabled. the	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle came to a stop without prior warning on more than one	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM can not locate fuel lines for gmc. when i try to find the fuel lines it is marked that they	1 ~ 190000 miles
ENGINE my truck radiator started to smell as if it had a leak. i took it to a radiator shop. this...	1 ~ 78000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION in the last 6 years i have had to replace the ball joints both upper and lower and shocks all...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION in the last 6 years i have had to replace the ball joints both upper and lower and shocks all...	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT in the last 6 years i have had to replace the ball joints both upper and lower and shocks all...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT in the last 6 years i have had to replace the ball joints both upper and lower and shocks all...	1
TIRES p235/ssr16 gdy bw eag g/a 96t 45k tire defect: tread separation from inner core. original equipment truck. defect occurred at...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES p235/ssr16 gdy bw eag g/a 96t 45k tire defect: tread separation from inner core. original equipment truck. defect occurred at...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on 9/27/2006 around 8:45 pm (dark) just north of payson az on az hwy 260 i stopped for an accident...	1 ~ 100600 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on 9/27/2006 around 8:45 pm (dark) just north of payson az on az hwy 260 i stopped for an accident...	1 ~ 100600 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on 9/27/2006 around 8:45 pm (dark) just north of payson az on az hwy 260 i stopped for an accident...	1 ~ 100600 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving my husbands 2001 gmc sonoma from ohio back to florida when the driveshaft snapped and punctured a...	1 ~ 114000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was driving my husbands 2001 gmc sonoma from ohio back to florida when the driveshaft snapped and punctured a...	1 ~ 114000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving my husbands 2001 gmc sonoma from ohio back to florida when the driveshaft snapped and punctured a...	1 ~ 114000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 gmc sonoma sls. started in may 2006 with 52 449 miles on vehicle: service engine soon light came on....	1 ~ 52449 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN purchased truck in 2006. mileage at 48 000. trouble starting fuel pump replaced. oil cooling lines replaced. subsequently automatic transmission...	1 ~ 48000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact states while driving the cruise control activated. he was unable to deactivate it. the vehicle was put...	1
AIR BAGS our gmc sonoma was hit head on both vehicles driving approximately 40-45 mph. the sonoma had extensive front end damage...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE have 2001 gmc sonoma truck both tailgate straps broke at the same time i was sitting on the tailgate-weigh 200...	1 ~ 57000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer stated that the mileage on the vehicle was under 14 000 miles. the brakes began making a scraping...	1 ~ 13382 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY left tailgate support cable broke . *ak...	1 ~ 63000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING to date there have been only near incidents & near crashes with no injuries. the problem on these vehicles as...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN need clutch replacement for a car with only 34000 miles. *jb...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE gmc sonoma pickup liftgate cables both rusted through. *ak...	1 ~ 60000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have been dealing with balking stalling of my vehicle. i have had several repairs/replacement of parts. the problem is...	1 ~ 36000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM check engine light came on. dealer said air pump to catalytic converter failure. approx $700.00 to replace. not covered by	1 ~ 45000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES defective door latch handles. (nar) ph dealer notified. cb ...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN nary 05/28/2003 *mr the vehicle stalled out on four different occasions fuel pump was replaced and the power train control...	1 ~ 20957 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer was merging into oncoming traffic when the vehicle died out. this has happened 10 times but dealership is unable	1 ~ 14000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle will not start up when it is in park position this is an intermittent problem but it already has	1
EQUIPMENT i bough 2001-gmc-truck-sonoma. as a left over. on january 11 2002 is the date i received it that is when...	1 ~ 1160 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i bough 2001-gmc-truck-sonoma. as a left over. on january 11 2002 is the date i received it that is when...	1 ~ 1160 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle rolled down the driveway while parked with emergency parking brake fully engaged causing vehicle to crash into a parked	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when coming to a sudden stop and when consumer steps off the brakes vehicle will steer immediately to the right.	1

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...