Complaints
180
Crashes
17
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 GMC Sonoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
Avg mileage:55,296 mi
#224 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:32,167 mi
Crash-related:7
#37 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 GMC Sonoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 33 | — | — | 55,296 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 24 | 7 | — | 32,167 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | 21,780 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 5 | — | — | 60,025 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hubcap/Cover | 2 | — | — | — |
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,296
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,167
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,780
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,025
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 GMC Sonoma — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 GMC Sonoma reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 GMC Sonoma has 180 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 GMC Sonoma?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments (33 complaints, avg 55,296 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (24 complaints, avg 32,167 mi); Seat-Related Issues (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 GMC Sonoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,523 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 GMC Sonoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 GMC Sonoma include 17 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 GMC Sonoma as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 GMC Sonoma?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sonoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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