1999 GMC Sonoma

▲ Better than typical

1999 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:43.240Z

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 PER YEAR

1999: 57 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	1
1990	1
1991	29
1992	25
1993	58
1994	224
1995	213
1996	148
1997	111
1998	156
1999	57
2000	136
2001	89
2002	57
2003	39
2004	0
2005	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 9%

9% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING 30MPH RECLINING SEATBACK HANDLES ON BOTH SIDES BREAK OFF. REPLACED AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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1) BOYFRIEND DRIVING, PULLED UP TO INTERSECTION, TRUCK STALLED, RESTARTED, DIED, NOTICED SMOKE, OPENED HOOD, FIRE NEAR BATTERY AND ANTIFREEZE CONTAINER, PUT OUT WITH SNOW, VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, CONTACTED GM, TOLD A REP WOULD CONTACT ME WITHIN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20000218

THE ACCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER WASN'T REPORTED BECAUSE IT WAS A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND THE PAVEMENT WAS WET. I FIGURED IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT THE BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991206

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031028

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990617

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seats issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1998

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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 seats:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Sonoma have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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