2001 Gmc Sonoma problems
The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck produced by Chevrolet. It was the first domestically-built compact pickup of the big three American automakers. When it was first introduced as a "quarter-ton pickup" in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the GMC version was known as the S-15 and later renamed the GMC Sonoma. A high-performance version of the latter was released in 1991, called "Syclone." The pickup was also sold by Isuzu as the Hombre from 1996 through 2000, but only in North America. There was also an SUV version, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy. An electric version was leased as a fleet vehicle in 1997 and 1998. These models are sometimes internally referred to as the S/T series to denote two and four wheel drive models respectively (similar to the full size Chevrolet C/K trucks) despite all versions being badged with 'S' nomenclature.
In North America, the S-series was replaced by the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-Series in 2004.
The S-Series ended production in Brazil in 2012, being replaced by the Chevrolet Colorado, but still with the name S-10.
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Common 2001 Gmc Sonoma problems
The GMC Sonoma, a compact pickup truck produced by General Motors, has been known to have several common problems across various model years. While the 2001 model year does not appear to be the worst in terms of overall complaints, it does have its share of issues that owners have reported.
One of the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sonoma is related to starting issues. Some owners have reported that the truck exhibits problems starting, with no sounds or clicking when the key is turned to the start position. This issue is inconsistent and may be related to the change in weather, as some owners have noticed it more frequently during colder months. The problem might be caused by a bad ignition switch or a neutral safety switch. Before replacing the ignition switch, it is suggested to check for power getting to it while the trouble is happening and to check the output side of the switch as well.
Another issue reported by 2001 GMC Sonoma owners is related to the fuel system. Some owners have reported that the fuel gauge stops working, which can be inconvenient and potentially dangerous if the driver is unaware of the remaining fuel level. This problem has been reported in the 2000 model year as well, indicating that it may be a recurring issue in the Sonoma lineup.
The 2001 GMC Sonoma has also been reported to have issues with the electrical system, including problems with the alternator. Some owners have reported that the alternator fails, which can lead to a variety of issues, including difficulty starting the vehicle, dimming headlights, and other electrical problems. This issue has been reported in the 2002 model year as well, indicating that it may be a recurring problem in the Sonoma lineup.
In addition to these issues, the 2001 GMC Sonoma has also been reported to have problems with the interior, including broken door latches and door handles. These issues can be inconvenient and potentially dangerous, as they can affect the driver's ability to enter and exit the vehicle safely.
It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners of the 2001 GMC Sonoma and may not be representative of all vehicles in this model year. However, these issues do highlight some of the common problems that owners have reported, and potential buyers should be aware of them when considering a used 2001 GMC Sonoma.
2001 Gmc Sonoma car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sonoma problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Gmc Sonoma vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Gmc Sonoma
The NHTSA has received 90 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Gmc Sonoma. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Gmc Sonoma vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-04
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAN NOT LOCATE FUEL LINES FOR GMC. WHEN I TRY TO FIND THE FUEL LINES IT IS MARKED THAT THEY ARE UN-AVAILABLE.LINES HAVE RUSTED OUT AND LEAK.HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED WHEN THIS WAS NOTICED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-05
- VIN: 1GTCS19W018
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES STICKS. ABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT WHEN RUNNING
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-01
- VIN: 1GTDT19W91K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE BROKE UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAD ESTIMATES THAT WERE WELL OVER $300 TO FIX, AND HAVE NOT YET HAD WORK DONE. I ONLY PARK ON LEVEL ROADS AND HOPE TRANSMISSION WILL HOLD IN PARK. I FEEL THIS MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1990-09-28
- VIN: 1GTCS19W518
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-11
- VIN: 1GTCS14561K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DRIVING IN TOWN ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, NO ACCIDENT. LOOKING FOR RECALLS, TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS! LIGHTS COME ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE TRUCK, SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY. *JS
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-08
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: MY TRUCK RADIATOR STARTED TO SMELL AS IF IT HAD A LEAK. I TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP. THIS SHOP HAPPENS TO BE VERY CLOSE TO THE GM PLANT IN DAYTON, OHIO. THE MAN TOOK ONE LOOK AT THE TRUCK. HE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT ALL THE RADIATORS FOR THIS TRUCK FROM THE 2001 YEARS WERE SENT TO HIM PRIOR TO INSTALLING. HE SAID THEY HAD BEEN LEFT OUTSIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND ALL OF THEM HAD TO BE CLEANED OUT BECAUSE OF HEAVY RUST. HE STATED MINE MUST OF BEEN MISSED. THE RUST IN THE RADIATOR WAS SO THICK IT WAS LIKE MUD! HE REPLACED THE RADIATOR, HOSES AND EVEN HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FLUID RESERVOIR BECAUSE IT LITERALLY HAD INCHES OF RUST IN IT. THIS IS SOMETHING THE COMPANY KNEW ABOUT AND I SHOULD NOT OF HAD TO REPLACE IT. THE NEXT THING TO HAPPEN IS TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE TRUCK IS MAKING A WHINING NOISE - SOUNDS LIKE SOME TIRES DO. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL PLACES TO REPAIR AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE SOUND. WE HAVE REPLACED SO MANY PARTS, MANY OF THEM MORE THAN ONCE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I HAVE PUT OVER $3000 OF WORK IN THE TRUCK JUST OVER THE LAST MONTH AND AM NOT YET FINISHED. THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE REAR SUSPENSION IN PLACE ARE CRUMBLING IN MY HAND. THE MUFFLER IS LEAKING. IT IS STALLING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AND IS IDLING VERY FAST EVEN THO IT HAS HAD REGULAR TUNE UPS AND MAINTENANCE. THE TAILGATE IS BROKEN - YOU CAN JUST PULL IT OFF THE TRUCK. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE WHINING CONTINUES WHENEVER IT IS BEING DRIVEN. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COMPANIES BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE! GOD KNOWS MOST OF US CANT BUY A NEW ONE AT $35,000+ TO. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-23
- VIN: 1GTDT19W818
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: IN THE LAST 6 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS; BOTH UPPER AND LOWER AND SHOCKS ALL AROUND FOR THE SECOND TIME. I DO NOT GO OUT 4-WHEELING AND BASICALLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ONLY IN TOWN DRIVING. I DO NOT THINK THESE PARTS SHOULD BE WEARING OUT SO QUICKLY ON THIS VEHICLE. *KB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-22
- VIN: 1GTCS195218
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE TAILGATE CABLES BOTH BROKE WHILE A FRIEND WAS SITTING ON THE TAILGATE CAUSING HER TO FALL. SHE ONLY WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS. I HAD NOTICED THAT 1 OF THE CABLES LOOKED WEAK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE OTHER SEEMED TO BE STABLE. APPARENTLY NEITHER OF THEM WERE ANY GOOD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-13
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBANDS 2001 GMC SONOMA FROM OHIO BACK TO FLORIDA WHEN THE DRIVESHAFT SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK AND MUFFLER. THIS EVENT LED TO US HAVING TO REPLACE THE REAR DRIVESHAFT, FUEL TANK, AND HE REPAIRED THE MUFFLER. WE RESEARCHED GMC DRIVESHAFT FAILURES ON LINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DRIVESHAFT BREAKING. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GTCS195918
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SONOMA. THE STEEL CABLES THAT HELD THE TAIL GATE SNAPPED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SEATED ON THE TAIL GATE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SCRATCHES ON HIS ARMS AND ELBOWS. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V066000 (STRUCTURE: BODY: TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS) FOR THE 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-01
- VIN: 1GTCT19W118
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS FAILURE AT SLOW SPEEDS-ABS TRIES TO ENGAGE,BRAKE IS SLOW AT FIRST WITH NOISE AND THEN ABS LIGHT APPEARS AND ENGAGES DANGEROUS BRAKING RESETS AFTER TURNING OFF GOES THROUGH IT ALL AGAIN NEST TIME YOU DRIVE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTDT13W21K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THERE HAD BEEN A WHINING(LIKE THE OLD RADIAL TIRES USED TO MAKE) NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND I JUST FIGURED IT WAS THE TIRES. IT GOT LOUD ON 8/24 AND I STOPPED AND PUT IT IN PARK, AS I GOT OUT TO LOOK UNDER THE TRUCK, IT STARTED ROLLING AND ROLLED DOWN INTO THE WOODS, WE HAVE FILED A POLICE REPORT AND REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO GET THE TRUCK OUT. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS LYING WHERE THE TRUCK WAS PUT IN PARK.,,ALTHOUGH THE PARK DID NOT HOLD. THE DRIVE SHAFT TWISTED AND SPLIT,,,EXPLODED BY THE LOOKS OF IT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-16
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: P235/SSR16 GDY BW EAG G/A 96T 45K TIRE DEFECT: TREAD SEPARATION FROM INNER CORE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TRUCK. DEFECT OCCURRED AT LESS THAN 38,000 MILES ON VEHICLE/TIRE. NOTED THUMPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND SEVERE SHAKING OF FRONT END. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SUGGESTED CONTACTING GOODYEAR WHICH HAS BEEN DONE BUT NO ACTION TO DATE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-27
- VIN: 1GTDT13W21K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: ON 9/27/2006 AROUND 8:45 PM (DARK) JUST NORTH OF PAYSON, AZ ON AZ HWY 260, I STOPPED FOR AN ACCIDENT BLOCKING A NARROW PART OF THE ROAD AND TURNED ON THE HAZARD FLASHERS ON MY 2001 GMC SONOMA. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME (2-3 MIN.) THE HAZARD LIGHTS JUST QUIT FLASHING. I ALSO LOST MY TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. I VISITED A DEALER IN SHOW LOW, AZ WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM & GAVE EST. OF $400-$500 BUT COULD NOT REPAIR (PART NOT IN STOCK). I SPENT $50 TO PURCHASE MAG-MOUNTED LIGHTS THAT I WIRED INTO THE HIGH CENTER-MOUNTED LIGHT AT REAR OF THE CAB (THIS LIGHT WORKED, BUT IT IS HIDDEN BY A SHELL OVER BED OF TRUCK) & USED THIS TO DRIVE HOME TO UTAH. I CHECKED INTO RECALLS AND FOUND NONE ONE THE SONOMA BUT DID SEE ONE ISSUED ON JIMMY, BLAZER, TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, AND BRAVADA (ALL SIMILAR TO SONOMA). THIS SAFETY RECALL DESCRIBED EXACTLY THE FAILURE I EXPERIENCED (NHTSA # 01V364000, GM # 01073A). ON TUE, OCT 3, 2006 I HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A DEALER IN AMERICAN FORK, UT, COST: $447.34. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER IT (REF # 1-435884993). GM DECLINED TO COVER IT BECAUSE THE SONOMA MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. FOLLOWING UP, I LEARNED THE FOLLOWING: - MY VIN IS IN THE RANGE OF VINS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL AS VEHICLES THAT MAY BE AFFECTED. - MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AT ONE OF TWO PLANTS INVOLVED IN THIS (LINDEN). - THE RESULTS OF THE "INSPECTION PROCEDURE" SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL MATCH EXACTLY THE SITUATION WITH MY VEHICLE, INCLUDING REPLACING THE "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH." - PART # 26100837 SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL IS THE PART #USED ON BOTH THE JIMMY AND THE SONOMA (MY VEHICLE). MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. MY FAMILY AND I WERE AT RISK AND COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. THAT IS WHY I AM PURSUING THIS. THE DEALER WHO DID THE REPAIR DISPOSED OF THE OLD PART. THE GM AGENT I SPOKE WITH AGREED MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT GM POLICY PROHIBITED HER FROM APPROVING TO COVER IT. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-01
- VIN: 1GTDT13W51K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PURCHASED TRUCK IN 2006. MILEAGE AT 48,000. TROUBLE STARTING, FUEL PUMP REPLACED. OIL COOLING LINES REPLACED. SUBSEQUENTLY, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 2 WD TO 4 WD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATOR IS NOT DEPRESSED, AND WHEELS ARE TURNED, TO TURN A CORNER OR TO TURN INTO/OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. USUALLY THERE IS A DEPRESSION IN PATH AS WELL, I.E. CURB/DIP AT DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE, POTHOLE, ETC. ENGINE IS NOT ALWAYS COLD; SOMETIMES SHIFTS AT END OF TRIP, SOMETIMES AT BEGINNING, NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-08
- VIN: 1GTDT13W01K
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS. STARTED IN MAY 2006 WITH 52,449 MILES ON VEHICLE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER IDENTIFIED BAD O2 SENSOR AND REPLACED ($253). TWO WEEKS LATER AT 53,131, SES LIGHT AGAIN. DEALER INSTALLED NEW CHECK VALVE ($116). 3-4 WEEKS LATER AT 53,892, SES LIGHT AGAIN. DEALER SAID WATER IN AIR PUMP, REPLACED AIR PUMP AND HOSE ($357). NOW ON 26 AUG (54,084) SES LIGHT JUST CAME ON AGAIN. IN 60 DAYS, THE LIGHT HAS BEEN CLEARED & RESET 3 TIMES WITH OVER $700 IN REPAIRS AND NOW ANOTHER TROUBLE. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-23
- VIN: 1GTCS19W718
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: OWNER SAT ON OPEN PICKUP TRUCK TAILGATE AND BOTH SUPPORT CABLES FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING GATE TO FALL DOWNWARD UNTIL STOPPED BY CONTACT WITH THE REAR BUMPER. REPLACEMENT CABLES WERE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT INSTALLATION LABOR WAS NOT FUNDED. FAILED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-19
- VIN: 1GTDT19W918
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FAILURE OF TAILGATE CABLE. THE SECOND CABLE IS STARTING TO BULGE IN MIDDLE, JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THAT ONE GOES. MY WIFE AND I WERE SITTING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN THE RIGHT ONE SNAPPED. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-26
- VIN: 1GTDT13W31K
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FAILURE OF TAILGATE CABLE. THE SECOND CABLE IS STARTING TO BULGE IN MIDDLE. *NM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-15
- VIN: 1GTCS19W218
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE CORRODED AND BROKE CAUSING TAILGATE TO DROP ONTO BUMPER. NORMAL NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF MY 2001 GMC SONOMA PICKUP. (I NOTICE THE GM HAS A RECALL IF JUST THIS THING FOR 1999 AND 2000 SILVERADO AND SIERRA BUT THE SAME HAS HAPPENED ON MY SONOMA...NOT RECALL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-22
- VIN: 1GTCS19W818
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 10 MPH, THE ABS ENGAGED RESULTING IN AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE ACTIVATION OCCURRED. THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 6/16/2006 - *NM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-15
- VIN: 1GTCS19W318
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE CABLES CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE DEALER WAS SPOKEN TO VERBALLY AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL FOR THE TAILGATE CORROSION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, CONCERNING THE TAILGATE CABLES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-06
- VIN: 1GTDT19W818
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING ON THE TAILGATE, THE CABLE ATTACHMENT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CABLE, ALTHOUGH ENCASED IN PLASTIC, RETAINED MOISTURE AND RESULTED IN A RUSTING OF THE CABLE MATERIAL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-16
- VIN: 1GTCS19W718
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TAIL GATE CABLES RUSTED THROUGH AND SNAPPED ON MY GMC PICK-UP. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-20
- VIN: 1GTCS195718
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: LOADING, UNLOADING, AND SITTING ON THE TAILGATE OF A 2001 GMC SONOMA LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF BOTH OF THE TAILGATE CABLES. BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION TO THE CABLES. SEVERE RUST IS VISIBLE ON THE CABLES. THE CABLES SNAPPED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE SITTING ON THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE, CREATING MINOR DENTS IN THE TAILGATE WHERE IT CONTACTED THE TOPSIDE OF THE REAR BUMPER. THE TAILGATE CABLE AND LATCH ASSEMBLY ARE CONNECTED AS ONE UNIT, WITH ONE UNIT ON EACH SIDE OF THE TAILGATE. BOTH UNITS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW CABLES/LATCH ASSEMBLIES PURCHASED FROM A GMC DEALERSHIP SHORTLY AFTER THE INCIDENT. BOTH OLD CABLES/LATCH ASSEMBLIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. *JB
2001 Gmc Sonoma recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2001 Gmc Sonoma.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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