2000 GMC Sonoma
This year had 30% to 100% more 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.
- Complaints
- 136
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 136 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
32% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Show complaint excerpts
Tailgate cables broke while I was sitting on the tailgate. Rusted through where the protective covering cracked from bending. Replaced with nos cables at my own expense as the dealer said the recall only included full sized trucks...?!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-18
Service brakes
28% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I had a near death accidents (Twice) due to catastrophic brake line failure from severely rusted brake lines the front left and the intermediate line from front to rear section on top of frame rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-11
On 19 June 2013 I applied the brakes on a damp/wet road. Before coming to a complete stop I experienced a sort of hopping of the front end while going over a rough section of roadway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-23
Also filed under Suspension
Latches/locks/linkages
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
Seats
8% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Air bags
8% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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Our son was involved in a accident on 09/15/2013 where he was traveling north bound on soldiers home road in moraine Ohio. His truck went of the right side of the road, when it did he accidentally hit the gas and not the brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-30
While traveling at 65 MPH the consumers vehicle was rear ended by another driver who was also traveling at 65. Consumer stated that none of the vehicles air bags deployed. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-15
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision with a chevy full size pick-up at approximately 20-25 MPH. Both ABS/air bags failed to operate/deploy. Vehicle left a skid mark of 20 feet or more. Dealer/manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-20
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1999-08-20Service brakes, hydraulic99V220000 Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
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2000Complaint volume 136 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-03-27Service brakes, hydraulic00V055000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (ABS) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
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2000-10-18Equipment00V258001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. The payload…
Remedy: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.
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2002-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Engine stall due to fuel starvation
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V220000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V055000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V258001 · Equipment
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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- Is the 2000 GMC Sonoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Sonoma is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sonoma?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 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.