MYRModel Year Report

1990 GMC Sonoma

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1990 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:16:45.684Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sonoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 224 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
1990: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19901
199129
199225
199358
1994224
1995213
1996148
1997111
1998156
199957
2000136
200189
200257
200339
20040
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

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PULLED BEHIND CAR TO MAKE A STOP AND SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950705

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1990 GMC Sonoma reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC Sonoma?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:anchorage, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 GMC Sonoma have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.