MYRModel Year Report

1993 GMC Sonoma

▲ Better than typical
1993 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:22.126Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
58
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

59% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1993 58 1994: 227 complaints 1995: 214 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 complaint
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1993 58 1994: 227 complaints 1995: 214 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1997 1998: 156 complaints 1999: 57 complaints 1999 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1993 58 1994: 227 complaints 1994 1995: 214 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1996 1997: 111 complaints 1997 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 1999 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

1993: 58 complaints

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YearComplaints
19841
19901
199129
199225
199358
1994227
1995214
1996148
1997111
1998156
199957
2000136
200189
200257
200339
20040
20051

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

59% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

FIREINJURY
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The vehicle experienced the same problem with the transmission as stated in recall#94V09300, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-19

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Electrical system

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIREINJURY
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While driving the vehicle lost power, after pulling to the side of the road the vehicle burst into flames. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-13

Vehicle speed control

7% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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While driving vehicle speed 35MPH, accelerator stuck in open throttle position, impact 12:00 position hitting a fence. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-12

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  2. R
    1994-10-21Power train94V093000 Significant wear can develop on the low and reverse clutch preventing the park pawl from engaging. This can prevent a "No park" Condition to occur while the engine is running, causing unintentional…

    Remedy: Dealers will check the transmission fluid for contamination which will indicate if the low or reverse clutch is worn. If the transmission fluid shows contamination, the transmission will be replaced.

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  3. R
    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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  4. R
    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).

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V093000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1993 GMC Sonoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 GMC Sonoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Sonoma?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Sonoma have?
4 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.