MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Sonoma

● Typical for this model
2001 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:00.101Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
89
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

29% 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 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 89 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 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 89 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 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 89 complaints 2001 89 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

2001: 89 complaints

View as data table
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.

Structure

29% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

INJURY
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While loading a push mower into truck bed , cables snapped-rusted thru, black vinyl shield hide damage. I slipped off tailgate and cut my leg on side of tailgate while falling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-14

Tailgate cables broke on my 2001 GMC Sonoma. One person was sitting on tailgate, when second person sat down. Both cables broke and dumped them on the ground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-25

Service brakes

19% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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Driving in town ABS light & brake lights came on, no accident. Looking for recalls, technical service bulletins! Lights come on every time I drive truck, sometimes immediately.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-14

Power train

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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My truck radiator started to smell as if it had a leak. I took it to a radiator shop. This shop happens to be very close to the GM plant in dayton, Ohio. The man took one look at the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-09

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 7 reports

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

Seats

7% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2002-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Engine stall due to fuel starvation

Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Sonoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Sonoma is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sonoma?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.