2001 Gmc SONOMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
89 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
51,875 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 48 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 89 complaints (25.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 21.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 7.9% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 5.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 23; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 3; Service Brakes: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 41 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 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 14; 2002: 9; 2003: 4; 2004: 16; 2005: 18; 2006: 14; 2007: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 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 10002698 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL 2001 GMC SONOMAS. EVERYONE I TALK TO HAVE HAD TO HAVE THERE BREAKS REPLACED WITHIN 5000 MILES. I JUST PUT BREAKS ON MY TRUCK IN SEPTEMBER. THEY NEED THE ROTORS TURNED AGAIN AND I NEED BREAKS I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM MAYBE YOU CAN
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003751 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER WAS MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC,WHEN THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES, BUT DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021720 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
NARY 05/28/2003 *MR THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WAS FIXED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT AND NONCOMFORMITY THAT LEAVES THEM AN AS WELL AS OTHER MOTORIST AT RISK OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,957 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048090 · 2003-11-17 (November 17, 2003)
WHEN COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP AND WHEN CONSUMER STEPS OFF THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL STEER IMMEDIATELY TO THE RIGHT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10048090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060520 · 2004-03-05 (March 5, 2004)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SAID AIR PUMP TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. APPROX $700.00 TO REPLACE. NOT COVERED BY MANUFACTURER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062375 · 2004-03-16 (March 16, 2004)
NEED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 34000 MILES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10062375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063738 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
GMC SONOMA PICKUP LIFTGATE CABLES BOTH RUSTED THROUGH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065202 · 2004-03-26 (March 26, 2004)
DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH HANDLES. (NAR) *PH DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065202 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V228003 · Seat Belts
Reported: 2000-08-07 (August 7, 2000)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗