Major Problems with 2002 GMC Sonoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Sonoma

2002 GMC Sonoma LATCH Victims: 1 Mileage: 67410 miles

2002 GMC Sonoma BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 194000 miles

2002 GMC Sonoma GASOLINE Mileage: 27340 miles

Browse 2002 GMC Sonoma complaints by category

Problems with HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sonoma owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY both tailgate cables rotted and broke in half on my 2002 gmc sonoma on 05/09/2005. there was no load on	6 ~ 42618 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. last week the abs light came on. at the first stop sign the...	5 ~ 32648 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC letter informing of the poor irresponsible service the consumer received at a pontiac-gmc dealership service center. (nar) ph cb...	5 ~ 33998 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT problem-electrical- radio replacement third radio place i am on my third radio. the first radio began to frequently change stations...	4 ~ 21244 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2002 gmc sonoma's running lights go off when the turn signals are used. my dealer & gm tells me...	4 ~ 30357 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer requested information for service bulletins or recalls on this vehicle. ts jb...	4 ~ 31188 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have owned this vehicle since 2002 bought it brand new. the third door handle has been replaced 4 times...	3 ~ 56667 miles
STRUCTURE 2002 gmc sonoma zr-2 extended cab door entry handle has failed 5 times over past 6 years. part has been	2 ~ 125000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that the driver's side interior extended cab door handle...	2 ~ 143000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES my spare tire on my 2002 gmc sonoma pickup fell out of its carrier. it rolled across two lanes of...	2 ~ 124750 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. the handle on the third door failed after being replaced seven times. the...	2 ~ 11500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the front/rear brake rotors wear out prematurely causing extended stopping distance. dealership repaired the problem. *ak...	2 ~ 19500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problem-electrical- radio replacement third radio place i am on my third radio. the first radio began to frequently change stations...	2 ~ 17774 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING noticed a pull on the vehicle and noticed engine had stopped i was driving on the interstate going 285 north...	2 ~ 13734 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC noticed a pull on the vehicle and noticed engine had stopped i was driving on the interstate going 285 north...	2 ~ 23420 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the transfer case leaked which caused the actuator to short and leaked oil internally. oil was seen in the lighter	2 ~ 6000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the clutch failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate when engaged. *nlm...	2 ~ 27000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING this vehicle is equipped with tilt steering. consumer states that the steering wheel cannot be used in the full tilt...	2 ~ 27193 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the vehicle was parked and turned off. the battery...	1 ~ 60000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light on was told air injector valve oper/solenoid replace. drove 800 miles took emissions test failed. showed no...	1 ~ 49300 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING check engine light on was told air injector valve oper/solenoid replace. drove 800 miles took emissions test failed. showed no...	1 ~ 49300 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES third door latch broke. contacted dealer and gmc customer service. told no recalls on latch. i would have to pay...	1 ~ 36800 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake noise rust on rear emegancy brake posible failur of emegancy brake and rear braks?...	1 ~ 28000 miles
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE brake noise rust on rear emegancy brake posible failur of emegancy brake and rear braks?...	1 ~ 28000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE support cables broken on tailgate. both have rusted away on 2002 gmc sonoma truck. *jb...	1 ~ 86421 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer was about to enter the vehicle put the seat belt on and was about to put the key in...	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1) loading parcels into bed of truck. (2) tailgate support cable broke causing tailgate to fall on rear bumper for...	1 ~ 67410 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE complaint covers sat oct 9th thru 10-14 2004 radio malfunctioning-1)took vehicle to jonesboro rd gmc dealer and complaint about radio...	1 ~ 35548 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR complaint covers sat oct 9th thru 10-14 2004 radio malfunctioning-1)took vehicle to jonesboro rd gmc dealer and complaint about radio...	1 ~ 35548 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would not start 7am. had driven night before. original battery seem dead however the original battery in vehicle displayed...	1 ~ 32700 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING noticed a pull on the vehicle and noticed engine had stopped i was driving on the interstate going 285 north...	1 ~ 27340 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING noticed a pull on the vehicle and noticed engine had stopped i was driving on the interstate going 285 north...	1 ~ 27340 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in dec. of 2003 the check engine light came on so we took it in only to find we had...	1 ~ 35000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in dec. of 2003 the check engine light came on so we took it in only to find we had...	1 ~ 35000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR problem-i dont feel safe in my truck-abs brakes is not working properly when coming in contact with a bump in...	1 ~ 200 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in a slow rain the drivers side wiper arm came loose and flew all the way past the...	1 ~ 7400 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at any speed on flat surface and with no warning alternator overheated causing engine to catch on fire.	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i ran over a pice of a tire in the road. the steel belt apparently penetrated the upper side toward...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air filter is dirty and problems with the engine. dealer notified. ts...	1

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