Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 GMC Sonoma

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 53 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V132000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
183,922
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-18
Owners notified
2004-06-04

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Equipment346,350 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch327,400 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit345,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic315,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages289,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2—
Seats225,000 mi
Structure2135,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2135,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2250 mi
Air bags181,000 mi
Air bags: frontal135,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine192,984 mi
Engine and engine cooling15,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels1—
Fuel system, gasoline192,984 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump154,348 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly154,348 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap112,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system175,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft172,995 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal150,700 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft172,995 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly110 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner135,000 mi
Service brakes175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings143,239 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)15,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1150 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments130,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension175,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint15,000 mi
Tires1—
Visibility150,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer115,000 mi

The 2002 model has about half 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.