Complaints
190
Crashes
34
Fires
1
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Gmc Sonoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:98,651 mi
Crash-related:16
#217 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
#310 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Gmc Sonoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 36 | 16 | — | 98,651 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 17 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 10 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 7 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 104,980 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 166,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
36
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,651
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
8
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,980
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
166,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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