MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Sonoma

▲ Better than typical
1999 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:42.976Z

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
57
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

16% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1999: 57 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

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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During a panic stop the brake system light came on and the brakes felt soft but still worked. During the drive the brakes became very weak. When I checked the brake fluid it was empty. I refilled it and started checking for leaks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-13

Brake line hydraulic failure of hard steel line. The line that broke goes to the back wheels along the frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-25

Seats

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

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While driving 30MPH reclining seatback handles on both sides break off. Replaced and problem reoccurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-11

Structure

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

INJURY
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While stepping off of tailgate, both cables snapped and the tailgate fell off of pickup. No broken bones, but bumps and scrapes. Cables are sealed, except for the ends, where water must have gotten into them and corroded the cable from the inside.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-04

Power train

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

Air bags

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 1999 GMC Sonoma. While driving 5 MPH on a flooded dirt road, the contact crashed into a ditch. After the crash, the vehicle came to a complete stop. The air bag deployment was delayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-28

While driving 65 MPH consumer hit a cow in the road, and the air bags did not deploy. Took vehicle to dealership, where the mechanic had not resolved the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-28

While driving at 10 MPH consumer was hit head-on by another vehicle on driver's side. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. Driver sustaine d lower back injury. Is currently in physical therapy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Sonoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 GMC Sonoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Sonoma?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Sonoma have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.