Chevrolet Sonoma 1994
Model Sonoma made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic).
Model 1994
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99I006000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99V193000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 06/27/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. consumer continued to drive. contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly . *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. if consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. but, problem is intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. jiggling the circuit board is the only solution so far. also back up light switch failed and was replaced four times but goes out withintwo weeks each time. *yh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/27/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. consumer continued to drive. contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes lock up continuously, accident occurred on one occasion due to loss of control, repairs made however problems continue. | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Brakes failed when consumer pushed on pedal, vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in a mishap. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Owner has abs brakes, when brakes are used they lock up, owner also notes that vehicle was taken to dealers they said the rear brakes were worn. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 6 | 10/30/1994 | |
| Antilock brakes failed six times, once causing an accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driver applied the brakes and vehicle kept on rolling about 20-30 feet. driver noticed that the brakes went all the way to the floor. once the driver attempted to stop, the vehicle was rear ended. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. if consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. but, problem is intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. jiggling the circuit board is the only solution so far. also back up light switch failed and was replaced four times but goes out withintwo weeks each time. *yh | |||