1999 Gmc SONOMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
48 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
57,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 48 complaints (10.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 5; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
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 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 24 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
2000: 7; 2001: 4; 2002: 8; 2003: 6; 2004: 5; 2005: 4; 2006: 5; 2007: 1; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2017: 2
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001630 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL INDICATOR READS VEHICLE IS FULL OF GAS. WHEN IN ACTUALITY VEHICLE IS EMPTY. AND WHEN TANK IS EMPTY IT READS FULL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008072 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE HANDLES HAVE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF LEAVING BOTH SEATS INCAPABLE OF RECLINING. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IS STUCK IN A FORWARD POSITION LEAVING THE PASSENGER SOMEWHAT VULNERABLE IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008072 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016939 · 2003-05-02 (May 2, 2003)
REAR BRAKE ROTORS DISINTEGRATED AFTER 22,000 MILES. HAD TO BE TURNED AND PADS REPLACED. FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES SAME CONDITION. MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 32,800 MILES. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NEARLY WENT IN FRONT OF A SEMI. PEDAL CAN BE PUMPED UP BUT GRADUALLY GOES TO FLOOR. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 32,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016971 · 2003-05-03 (May 3, 2003)
DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS SAYS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MUST BE PULLED AND DISASSEMBLED TO DETERMINE WHAT IS BROKEN AND THE FACTORY WILL NOT PROVIDE WARRANTY RELIEF SINCE THE TRUCK IS OVER 4 YEARS OLD EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 36,489 MILES. ORIGINAL WARRANTY WAS 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY DEALER SINCE PURCHASE. THE TRUCK GAVE A HIGH SCREECHING NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER IN THE TRANSMISSION, FORWARD DRIVE GEAR. I PULLED OFF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY IN HERNDON AND PULLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,489 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020722 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
THE HEATER ON MY VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING AND THE MANUFACTURE (GMC) AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS A NHTSA BULLERIN ON THIS (634218). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE (1999 GMC SONOMA) HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025612 · 2003-07-08 (July 8, 2003)
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE HANDLES HAVE COMPLETELY LEAVING BOTH SEATS INCAPABLE OF RECLINING. UNFORTUNATELY, LEAVING THE OCCUPANTS VULNERABLE IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR. DRIVERS SIDE BROKE TWICE. 1ST TIME REPAIRED UNDER WARANTY. DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AFTER WARANTY HAD EXPIRED. PASSANGERS SIDE SAME AFTER WARNTY EXPIRED. NEATHER REPLACED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044857 · 2003-10-28 (October 28, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HIT A COW IN THE ROAD, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 42,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054519 · 2004-01-20 (January 20, 2004)
DIFERENTIAL HAS A ZUMING VIBRATING AND CLIKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING BOTH AJUSTABLE SEAT HANDELS BROKE AND 3RD SMALL DOOR HANDEL HAS NEVER WORK PROPERLY AND KEEPS BREAKING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054519 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.