Model year record

1994 GMC Sonoma

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 297 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V096001

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
586,058
Reported to NHTSA
1997-06-12
Owners notified
1997-09-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.

Safety risk

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip114115,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2688,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor23100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Vehicle speed control11106,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3
Suspension: front3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light265,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2180,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2115,000 mi
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1180,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1180,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1120,000 mi

The 1993 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.