2000 GMC SONOMA

4 recalls, 180 complaints - 363 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Defect Description

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DELPHI

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INC... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

223,194 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ... Read more

Consequence

THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

10,674 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PA... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

3,947 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

180 total complaints 17 crashes 9 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	33
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	24
SEATS	7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH	5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	4
AIR BAGS	4
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	4

Incident date: Jun 2, 2020

I HAD A NEAR DEATH ACCIDENTS (TWICE) DUE TO CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE FROM SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINES THE FRONT LEFT AND THE INTERMEDIATE LINE FROM FRONT TO REAR SECTION ON TOP OF FRAME RAIL. FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT SPEED OF 45 MPH ON HIGHWAY WITH HARD STOP REQUIRED TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2017

FOR THE THIRD TIME MY BRAKE LINE BROKE AND LOST ALL BRAKES IN MOTION LUCK FOR ME AND MY WIFE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD GOING TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A SHOP FOR REPAIR AGAIN WHAT IS GOING ON WITH GMC QUALITY AND SAFETY.

Incident date: Jul 9, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T TIRES, SIZE: P255/60R15 (NA). WHILE INDEPENDENTLY PERFORMING ROUTINE SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL THE TIRES DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE INNER PART OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SIDEWALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2016

THE TRUCKS BEEN HANDLING FINE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE OIL PAN BLOWS OUT ON THE TRUCK AND I THINK IT THREW A ROD. WHICH IS NOT MY FAULT A PIECE CAME APART OR CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE CAUSING ALL THAT PRESSURE TO BUILD UP AND MESS IT UP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION NOT GOING OVER 60

Incident date: Feb 3, 2016

Incident date: Apr 2, 2012

THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF MY GMC SONOMA WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. THE CABLE IN THE SPARE TIRE HOIST RUSTED INTO.

Incident date: Aug 4, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS LOOSE AND FAILED TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PLACED A PIN ON THE BUSHING AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED UNDERNEATH THE CAB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2014

Incident date: Feb 24, 2012

BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON THREE DIFFERENT DATES 2/12/2012. 9/18/2013. 3/6/14 STILL DRIVING THE TRUCK SHOULD I BE WORRIED. UPDATED 3/18/2015 *JS

Incident date: Sep 15, 2013

OUR SON WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT ON 09/15/2013 WHERE HE WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON SOLDIERS HOME ROAD IN MORAINE OHIO. HIS TRUCK WENT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHEN IT DID HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GAS AND NOT THE BRAKE. TRUCK THEN HIT AN ELECTRIC POLE AS IT PICKED UP SPEED BROKE A TIE ROD IN... Read more

Crash 1 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Jun 19, 2013

ON 19 JUNE 2013 I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON A DAMP/WET ROAD. BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP I EXPERIENCED A SORT OF HOPPING OF THE FRONT END WHILE GOING OVER A ROUGH SECTION OF ROADWAY. THIS SENSATION HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE AND I WAS TOLD IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ANTI-LOCKING BRAK... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2013

Incident date: Jul 2, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA PICKUP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SPARE TIRE MOUNTING CABLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CORROSION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH HIS MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMAT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2009

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH, THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM BELOW MY 2000 GMC SONOMA. AFTER STOPPING AND SAFELY GETTING OUT OF THE TRUCK, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE IN PLACE HAD BROKEN ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE TRUCK. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME AT THE TIME AS THE TI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2009

Incident date: Mar 18, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2008

ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. CODE C0265. INTERNET RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS MODEL YEAR (2000) AND OTHER SIMILAR MODELS AND SURROUNDING YEARS HAVE THIS FAILURE. GROUNDING FAILURE TO ABS COMPUTER MODULE RESULTING IN THE NECESSITY TO REPLACE MODULE. *TR

Incident date: Mar 4, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE FAILED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE WAS FRAYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO EXISTING RECALLS AND THAT THE CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CU... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2008

Incident date: Jul 28, 2007

THE 3RD DOOR HANDLE ALLOWING A PERSON TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE AREA BEHIND THE DRIVER BROKE. *TR

Incident date: Jul 5, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SONOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS HAVE FAILED. ONE HAS ALREADY FAILED AND THE OTHER IS NEAR FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED GMC RECALL AUTHORIZED R... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2007

ABS & EMERGENCY DASH LIGHTS WILL TURN ON/OFF INTERMITTENLY; NO PATTERN AS TO WHEN/HOW OFTEN. HAD GM DEALER CHECK IT. MY EBCM HAD A SHORT, IF LIGHTS WERE ON, HAD NO ABS, JUST HYDRAULIC IF LIGHTS WERE OFF. I HAVE ABS. COST OF NEW MODULE IS $1100.00; PLUS LABOR!! DEALER SUGGESTED I LIVE WITH... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2006

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS IN MY 2000 GMC SONOMA HAVE SEAT POSITIONING CONTROLS AND LOCKING MECHANISIMS THAT DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK PROPERLY AND/OR GET JAMMED UP AND HAVE BROKEN. A FRIEND WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE TO KEEP IT FROM SLIDING FORWARD. I ADJUSTED THE B... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2006

Incident date: Feb 26, 2007

GMC SONOMA 2000 THIRD DOOR LATCH BROKE SO THAT DOOR WON'T OPEN BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT HANDLE TO ADJUST SEAT BROKE OFF SO THAT THE SEAT IS IN A TILT POSITION AND WILL NOT ADJUST. ALMOST TO A POSITION OF 50% BACK. *NM

Incident date: Feb 26, 2007

Incident date: Oct 20, 2006

MY ABS LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING. I COULD HEAR THE ABS PUMP RUNNING BUT THE MODULE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. I PULLED THE FUSE SO IT WOULD STOP RUNNING AND I COULD GET HOME. AFTER TAKING IT INTO AUTO SERVICE THEY DETERMINED IT NEEDS A ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND HAS A KELSEY & HAYE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD WITH A BOAT TRAILER IN TOW, THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING CABLE FRACTURED WHICH ALLOWED THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND ROLL INTO THE TRAILER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE SPAR... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2006

VEHICLE IS 5 YRS OLD, NOT USED FOR WORK, 2 ND TAILGATE CABLE/STRAP FAILURE DUE TO RUSTING OF CABLE. NO INJURY DUE TO OTHER SIDE HAVING BEEN REPLACED 6 MOS PRIOR. NEW CABLE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED AT OWNER EXPENSE. ALL PARTS SAVED AND AVAILABLE BECAUSE SEEMS TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT. *NM

Incident date: Mar 4, 2006

WHILE SITTING ON THE TAILGATE OF TRUCK, BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKE. MY TAILGATE HAS BIG DENTS WHERE IT CAME DOWN ON THE BUMPER. *JB

Incident date: Jan 7, 2005

I ATTEMPTED TO RECLINE THE DRIVERS SEAT AND THE HANDLE SHEARED OFF IN MY HAND. *JB

Incident date: Jul 6, 2003

I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN MY THIRD DOOR AND THE HANDLE BROKE. *JB

Incident date: Jun 1, 2004

MY 4 YEAR OLD GRANDSON REACHED DOWN TO RECLINE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK AND THE HANDLE SHEARED OFF IN HIS HAND. *JB

Incident date: May 9, 2005

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE BOTH CABLES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE YEAR MODEL OF THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2006

THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE(RUSTED THROUGH INSIDE PLASTIC COVERING) CAUSING THE GATE TO DROP ONTO THE REAR BUMPER AREA, CAUSING DENTS IN THE GATE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE NO ONE OR ANYTHING WAS SITTING ON THE TAILGATE. I FEEL GM SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLES AND REPAIR OF THE TAILGATE. *... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2006

MY 2000 GMC SONOMA HAD THE TAILGATE STRAPS BRAKE. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR I WAS TOLD THAT ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER GMC TRUCKS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB

Incident date: Oct 19, 2004

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH TOOLS LYING ON TOP OF THE TAILGATE, THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CABLES WERE RUSTED ALTHOUGH THE CABLES WERE COVERED BY A PLASTIC HOUSING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BROKEN CABLES WITH NEW CABLES. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 26, 2002

THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. IT IA PART OF A FUEL PUMP-GAS GAUGE ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK OF MY VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR, AT ONE OF THEIR SHOPS IN WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA TOLD ME, IN THE FALL OF 2002, THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM SO I NEED TO GET IT REPLACED FOR TWO REASONS... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN 2002. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL GAUGE AND FUEL PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE COMPONENTS, BASED ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM; THE WIRES COULD OVERHEAT AND CAUSE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. AS AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKES., RESULTING CONTACT IN A REAR END COLLISION. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 3, 2005

I SELDOM USE THE BED OF MY TRUCK BUT WHILE CLIMBING UP ONTO THE TAILGATE OF THE PICKUP, BOTH SUPPORT CABLES BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE TAILGATE. I FORTUNATELY WAS NOT INJURED. BOTH CABLES APPEAR TO HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AT THE CENTER OF THE CABLE WHERE THE BEND IS. I REMOVED THE ENDS ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2005

2000 GMC SONOMA WAS BEING USED TO MOVE INTO AN APARTMENT. THE TAILGATE LATCH DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE TAILGATE CAME OPEN. THE TAILGATE CABLE FAILED ON ONE SIDE. THE TAILGATE DROPPED TO THE ROAD AND WAS DRAGGED BY THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON NOTICING THE SPARKS FROM METAL ON THE CONCRET... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2005

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE POPPED OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC,THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO IDLE AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO FIVE MILES AN HOUR. PEOPLE STARTED BLOWING THEIR HORN AT ME AS I ATTEMPTED TO FIND A SPOT TO PULL OUT OF THE TRAFFIC FLOW. THIS DID OCCUR AT A RELATIVELY ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2005

WHILE CLEANING THE BED OF MY 2000 SONOMA OUT THE LEFT SIDE TAILGATE STRAP FAILED MIDWAY ON THE CABLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE RIGHT HAND SIDE I FOUND APPARENT CORROSION IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE POTENTIAL FOR FAILURE. IF BOTH HAD FAILED IT COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY, OR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF THE TAI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2003

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL SENDING IN THE GAS TANK DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT DOES NOT SHOW THE PROPER LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2005

WHILE RESTING A POWER WASHER ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2000 SONOMA PICKUP TO GET A BETTER GRIP BOTH TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED CAUSING THE POWER WASHER TO ROLL BACKWARDS, BEFORE WE COULD REACT WE ONLY HAD TIME TO SOFTEN THE BLOW OF THE POWER WASHER HITTING THE GROUND CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE HANDLE. NO ... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 GMC SONOMA

363 manufacturer communications from 267 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	42
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	35
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	29
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	24
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	23
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	18
100000 POWER TRAIN	14
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	14

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

100000 POWER TRAIN

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration a?? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

350000 EQUIPMENT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE for vehicles that may need an upgrade.

350000 EQUIPMENT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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GMC SONOMA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SONOMA across all model years (1991, 2004).

46 Total Recalls

1,743 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

179 Reported Crashes

19 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

GMC SONOMA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	0	1	View
2004	1	0	View
2003	1	53	View
2002	0	74	View
2001	1	108	View
2000 (current)	4	180
1999	1	78	View
1998	4	202	View
1997	3	160	View
1996	9	190	View
1995	7	254	View
1994	6	297	View
1993	4	72	View
1992	3	33	View
1991	2	35	View
1990	0	1	View
1984	0	1	View

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SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
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SAVANA	142	448	View
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ACADIA	84	7,520	View

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