Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 GMC Sonoma

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 180 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V258001

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
223,194
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-08
Owners notified
2000-10-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V055000

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
10,674
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-28
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.

Safety risk

THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V220000

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
3,947
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-11
Owners notified
1999-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments3360,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2445,500 mi
Seats7—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch612,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch556,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Air bags4140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump475,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner425 mi
Service brakes490,711 mi
Equipment392,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Power train: driveline: differential unit370,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module384,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Structure: body: door3104,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments350,000 mi
Suspension328,000 mi
Unknown or other375,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Service brakes, hydraulic284,000 mi
Structure248,000 mi
Suspension: front2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire248,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables229,995 mi
Wheels: hubcap/cover2—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings166,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Fuel system, gasoline139,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock140,000 mi
Parking brake1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump170,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: tailgate150,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1104,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint155,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing170,000 mi
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall1117,366 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages141,965 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages170,000 mi

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.