Complaints
108
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Gmc Sonoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Avg mileage:52,753 mi
#27 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:53,000 mi
#35 complaints
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Gmc Sonoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 23 | — | — | 52,753 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 36,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 20,957 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 73,145 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 84,558 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 | 1 | — | 53,740 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 7,271 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 13,382 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 52,449 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 1,160 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 100,600 mi |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,753
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,333
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,957
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,145
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,558
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,500
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,500
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,740
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,271
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,382
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,449
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,160
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,600
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