Major Problems with 2003 GMC Sonoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 GMC Sonoma

2003 GMC Sonoma SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 35000 miles

2003 GMC Sonoma SEATS Victims: 1 Mileage: 25000 miles

2003 GMC Sonoma ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mileage: 5000 miles

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Problems with LATCH, EQUIPMENT and DIFFERENTIAL UNIT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sonoma owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact stated the rear left door handle detached and moved freely when the contact attempted to open the...	3 ~ 21859 miles
EQUIPMENT my 2003 gmc sonoma just quit starting(standard) so i pushed it to get it home i went to a friends...	3 ~ 36923 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt: contact states above the rear end differential there is a vent tube placed between where the truck bed...	3 ~ 31900 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking left rear brake locked up causing the truck to pull to the left. dealership was notified but the	3 ~ 18333 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES driving over a speed bump i heard my spare tire hit the ground with the support cable and other metal	2 ~ 67500 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL the emergency brake on the 2003 gmc sonoma does not hold.*mr the consumer was told the right brake cable was	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at any speed and when applying the brakes vehicle surged forward before braking. vehicle had been to the	2 ~ 2625 miles
STRUCTURE consumer will provide information on this structure complaint.*ak ...	2 ~ 67500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tailgate fell off truck while being driven. safety cables had rust metal fatigue and broke allowing tailgate to completely detach	2 ~ 44500 miles
TIRES i took my vehicle to amreican tire depot on 5/23/18. i had two flat tires and a bent rim i...	1
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. while driving approximately 55 mph the air bag light illuminated on and...	1 ~ 81000 miles
SUSPENSION while driving the truck the brakes failed pedal going to the floor. took the truck to a repair shop and...	1 ~ 75000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while driving the truck the brakes failed pedal going to the floor. took the truck to a repair shop and...	1 ~ 75000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving the truck the brakes failed pedal going to the floor. took the truck to a repair shop and...	1 ~ 75000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC about a year ago had one steel brake linbe bust because of rusted. now today in my yard hit brake	1 ~ 43239 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. the contact stated while he drove 73 mph the vehicle stalled without...	1 ~ 92984 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. the contact stated while he drove 73 mph the vehicle stalled without...	1 ~ 92984 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. while driving approximately 45 mph the "check engine" warning light illuminated on...	1 ~ 54348 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. while driving approximately 45 mph the "check engine" warning light illuminated on...	1 ~ 54348 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the defroster failed in the vehicle. the dealer stated...	1 ~ 100000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving on the pa turnpike the driveshaft fell out of the bottom of the truck and dented various parts...	1 ~ 72995 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving on the pa turnpike the driveshaft fell out of the bottom of the truck and dented various parts...	1 ~ 72995 miles
VISIBILITY windshield wipers stop operating unexpectedly. they will then begin operating again after being turned off for period of time. recently...	1 ~ 50000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY it has been determined that water has contaminanted the oil in the rear differential causing a mechanical failure. i have...	1 ~ 50700 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact stated the seat frame will slide backward. he believed the locking mechanism broke. the repairs have not	1 ~ 35000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph attempting to apply brake pressure the vehicle was involved in a crash...	1 ~ 35000 miles
SEATS dt: the rail on which the seat slides has a sharp edge. on monday the vehicles wife cut her leg...	1 ~ 25000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer letter regarding the recall for 2004 gmc sonoma air bag warning label located on the sun visor.*mr the consumer...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY when standing on the tailgate the tailgate support straps snapped. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times....	1 ~ 5000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt: consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times....	1 ~ 5000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times....	1 ~ 5000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have a gmc"03"sonoma 4x4 x2.....the front tires hit front sway bar each time i turn into parking spot or...	1
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving or accelerating from a complete stop the gear shifter pops out of gear into neutral. this occurred when...	1 ~ 10 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers stop in center of windshield when on usually at early morning startup. windshield wipers park in center of	1 ~ 15000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel filler neck regularly allows gasoline to overflow while filling the gas tank. i have taken the vehicle to the...	1 ~ 12500 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tailgate fell off truck while being driven. safety cables had rust metal fatigue and broke allowing tailgate to completely detach	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling on the highway engine check light appeared on the dashboard. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealership	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver door seemed to be off the hinges which allowed air and water to enter the cabin of the...	1 ~ 150 miles

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