1999 Chevrolet SONOMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
26,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Parking Brake: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10125335 · 2005-06-15 (June 15, 2005)
DT: FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN READJUSTED SEVERAL TIMES. VEHICLE IS INSPECTED EACH YEAR, AND OWNER HAS TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SO IT CAN PASS INSPECTION. THIS COST LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, AND GM WON'T COOPERATE WITH HIM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018002 · 2002-09-05 (September 5, 2002)
THE ABS BRAKING PUMP CONTINUES TO RUN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018002 at NHTSA ↗