1992 GMC Sonoma
Only 25 complaints 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 227 |
| 1995 | 214 |
| 1996 | 148 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 156 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2001 | 89 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
18 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and clutch assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was parked when it suddenly rolled backwards and knocked the consumer down. The consumer was not hurt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07
Equipment
2 of 25 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing carrier/rack.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and carburetor system.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and exhaust system.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
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2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (Antilock braking system) manufactured from September 1989 through August 1996. Under certain…
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
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2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…
Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
1992 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1992 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 1992 GMC Sonoma?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Sonoma have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.