MYRModel Year Report

2000 GMC Sonoma

◆ Worse than typical
2000 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:22.301Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sonoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 224 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
2000: 136 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19901
199129
199225
199358
1994224
1995213
1996148
1997111
1998156
199957
2000136
200189
200257
200339
20040
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 24%

24% of complaints: structure — 33 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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...?!!*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050218

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AND PULSATE TO SLOW DOWN BUT NOT STOP WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS ON PAVED SURFACES. INCLUDES ALL SPEEDS. ON ONE OCCASION THIS CAUSED ME TO PROCEED AN EXTRA ESTIMATED 15 FEET INTO AN INTERSECTION WHERE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000720

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4%

4% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990820 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 WI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Campaign 99V220000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 136
R 20000327 — service brakes, hydraulic

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. TH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001018 — equipment

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 SHOW

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 00V258001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020906 — PE (closed 20031103)

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION

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

2000 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V220000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V055000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V258001 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

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:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sonoma have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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