Complaints
53
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Gmc Sonoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
EQUIPMENT
Avg mileage:55,385 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Avg mileage:21,859 mi
#33 complaints
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Avg mileage:47,850 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Gmc Sonoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | 1 | 55,385 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 21,859 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | 47,850 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 18,333 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 2 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 2,625 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 92,984 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 92,984 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 54,348 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 54,348 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 12,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | — | — | 72,995 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 | — | — | 50,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 72,995 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 43,239 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 150 mi |
EQUIPMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,385
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,859
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,850
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,333
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,625
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,984
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,348
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,348
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,500
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,995
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,700
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,995
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,239
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150
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