NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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57 reports100,000 miles · May 13, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
NOT SURE IF BELT BROKE FIRST OR FAN BLADE THE BLADE BROKE OFF AND FLEW INSIDE OF TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO PARTS UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS 1000.00 TO FIX ALL THE PARTS BROKEN BY THIS. I HAVE ALL THE OLD PARTS. THE BELT WAS OK BUT SOMETHING CAUSED THE BLADE TO BRAKE OFF AND THERE ARE NOTICEABLE CRACKS IN THE BLADE AROUND THE NUT. BECAU…
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NOT SURE IF BELT BROKE FIRST OR FAN BLADE THE BLADE BROKE OFF AND FLEW INSIDE OF TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO PARTS UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS 1000.00 TO FIX ALL THE PARTS BROKEN BY THIS. I HAVE ALL THE OLD PARTS. THE BELT WAS OK BUT SOMETHING CAUSED THE BLADE TO BRAKE OFF AND THERE ARE NOTICEABLE CRACKS IN THE BLADE AROUND THE NUT. BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE I HAD TO REPLACE A LOT OF COMPONENTS UNDER THE HOOD. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10157484
48,000 miles · Apr 25, 2006
Structure
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURED UPON OPENING THE TAILGATE WITHOUT WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 05/31/06. *…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURED UPON OPENING THE TAILGATE WITHOUT WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 05/31/06. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10156059
59,000 miles · Mar 14, 2006
Structure
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPENED THE HINGES BROKE. THE TAILGATE CAME TO REST ON THE BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NO…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPENED THE HINGES BROKE. THE TAILGATE CAME TO REST ON THE BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE MODEL AND YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WROTE TO GMC INQUIRING WHY THEY WERE ONLY RECALLING 1999-2000 MODELS. WHAT ABOUT OTHER MODELS OF GMC TRUCKS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM LIKE THE 19999-2000 SONOMA'S. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10152717
45,000 miles · Mar 13, 2006
Structure
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE CABLE BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TAILGATE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE CABLE BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TAILGATE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. UPDATED 03/28/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10152551
50,000 miles · Nov 28, 2005
Structure
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOOR HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WORE OUT. THE WORN DOOR HINGE RESULTED IN A HOLE ON THE DOOR FRAME ALONG THE INNER PANEL. THE HINGE WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BY A MECHANIC. THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER F…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOOR HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WORE OUT. THE WORN DOOR HINGE RESULTED IN A HOLE ON THE DOOR FRAME ALONG THE INNER PANEL. THE HINGE WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE BY A MECHANIC. THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10143748
60,000 miles · Jul 15, 2005
Visibility
DT: WHILE THE VEHICLE OWNER WAS DRIVING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF THE WINDSHIELD. THE MIRROR HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE OWNER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GM 7344810803 IS FILE NUMBER GIVEN FOR THIS REPORT. *JB THE TECHNICIAN CLAIMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE HEAT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10126326
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2005
Structure
TAIL GATE CABLE BROKE WHEN LOADING TRUCK. BOUGHT NEW CABLE AND REPLACED NO OLD PARTS KEPT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10118211
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2005
EquipmentPower TrainTires
1999 GMC SONOMA EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, CD PLAYER, TIRES AND HEATING COIL.*MR CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT DEALER DID NOT TELL THEM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, EXCHANGED REBUILT TORQUE CONVERTER WITH TRANCES FILLER 12 MONTH OR 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. *BF *NM
NHTSA ODI #10118892
67,000 miles · Oct 7, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE AND FLUCTUATES WHEN TRUCK IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL READS BETWEEN 3/4 AND FULL WHEN DRIVING EVEN IF TANK IS CLOSE TO EMPTY. DROPS TO SHOW TANK IS EMPTY WHEN IN PARK EVEN IF FULL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10093789
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2004
Unknown Or Other
WHILE THE DRIVER WAS ADJUSTING THE SEAT THE HANDLE SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED DRIVER SIDE SEAT HANDLE. ALSO, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . *AK THE CONSUMER HAS HAD FOUR HANDLES REPLACED IN ALL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10071678
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