Gmc Sonoma 1991
Model Sonoma made in 1991 by Gmc got 41 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 900101 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 900102 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 10 | 900103 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 900813 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 10 | 900813 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 13 | 900813 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 17/26/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 13 | 900101 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1125749 | 05/31/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/19/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| GM561204 | 04/01/1995 | 41076 | Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1994 | 10/31/1994 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/27/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| While driving the alternator caught on fire causing the vehicle to loose power, the fire spread to the entire engine compartment. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| While driving in snow electrical system would shut down. consumer looked under hood, and notice clutch fan was seating on frame, and a hole was in radiator. took vehicle to a technician, and was informed clutch fan needed replacement. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire while driving. consumer heard a whistling kind of noise before battery light came on, then, when she pulled off road she saw smoke coming from around the hood. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 104000 | 3 | 05/05/1993 |
| Engine would constantly overheat while driving at any speed. vehicle had been taken to a dealer several times. dealer replaced the engine thermostat, and problem recurred. consumer took the vehicle to another dealer, and they informed him that the thermostat was defective. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Engine belt recall repairs refused due to unavailability of part. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire.(ohio state police report) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 95486 | 1 | 04/15/1998 | |
| Problem with exhaust pipe on muffler.*mr the consumer was referred to a muffler shop to have a patch put on the front header pipe and was not given any option to have it fixed correctly *ts *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer had to replace the rear brake shoes and tail pipe. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for exhaust repair. the dealer suggested that eh consumer take the vehicle to the muffler shop for a header pipe patch. the consumer is interested in knowing if a header pipe patch is illegal with the present vehicle emissions standard. *mr *cb *nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The cable holding the spare tire under truck bed broke, causing me to lose my spare tire. i was unable to locate the tire after i realized it was gone and i would like the manufacturer to replace it. this is a potential safety hazard to drivers following behind. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/05/1992 | 5 | ||
| Headlight blows when high beams are used. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 gm sonoma. while driving at speeds of 20mph , the driver side door would open without warning. the door latch pin that keeps the door closed was severely rusted. the dealer was contacted and they stated that there was no warranty and will not do any repairs. the failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 98000.cv | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Driver's door cannot be opened from inside. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/05/1992 | 5 | ||
| Clutch problems. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| While driving in snow electrical system would shut down. consumer looked under hood, and notice clutch fan was seating on frame, and a hole was in radiator. took vehicle to a technician, and was informed clutch fan needed replacement. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/05/1992 | 5 | ||
| Transmission problems. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/20/2000 | |||
| Driver's seatbelt malfunctioned due to seatbelt rubbing against the seatbelt housing and forming a grove in the housing which caused the seatbelt not to retract. this won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 99v193, however the dealer is stating that the consumer is not eligible for the recall because the serial number did not come up on his computer. *slc | |||
| 07/02/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied under normal conditions the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a minor collision. *ak | |||
| Abs brake problems; sometimes when applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor. this happens when applying the brakes under normal conditions, no inclement weather. the dealer is aware of the problem. stated to consumer that the manufacturer is looking into the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision/injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1997 | 100 | 07/19/1991 | |
| While driving vehicle about 30 mph the consumer has a problem with the vehicle rear abs. the consumer said: the vehicle does not stop like it should be. there is some problem with the brakes. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 10/15/1991 | ||
| Abs never worked. dmv failed the vehicle during a vehicle inspection even after brake service was performed. | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not slow up. has not seen dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| The left front brake and connectors were not secured, causing brake fluid leakage. *ak *jb | |||
| When applying the brakes the vehicle will slide if it's raining. dealer has replaced rear brakes. *ak | |||
| Abs braking system has a delay when applying the brakes before it kicks in. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 09/10/1991 | ||
| Brakes pulsate when applied. *slc | |||
| While driving on wet pavement at approx. 50mph experienced abs failure when attempting to slow down, vehicle's front wheels locked up, loss of directional capability, vehicle skidded straight ahead into a ditch, was totalled. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer had to replace the rear brake shoes and tail pipe. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for exhaust repair. the dealer suggested that eh consumer take the vehicle to the muffler shop for a header pipe patch. the consumer is interested in knowing if a header pipe patch is illegal with the present vehicle emissions standard. *mr *cb *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/22/1998 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| Driving at approximately 55 mph when brakes became inoperative. consumer had to downshift in order to slow down and stop. noticed that brake line had become loose from the left front wheel. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1991 gmc sonoma. tilt steering has become very loose has not caused any wrecks or damage afraid to drive. have not taken for repairs. mileage counter broke some years ago this truck has aprox. 200,000 miles on with no other complaints, did have manual trans replaced under warranty many years ago. *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Steering wheel and tilt assembly came loose, making vehicle undriveable. told by various gm mechanics that this is a common problem with many gm tilt columns on all models. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/02/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 gmc sonoma. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, an unusual noise emitted from of the vehicle. the contact then noticed hat the spare tire had become detached from under the vehicle as a result of a fractured support cable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. kmj | |||
| 12/02/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 gmc sonoma. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph approaching a stop sign an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact then noticed the spare tire detached from underneath the vehicle as a result of a fractured support cable. the tire was placed inside of the vehicle with any repair performed. the the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. js | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/05/1992 | 5 | ||
| Drivers door slams shut, causing injury to drivers back. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/15/1996 | |||
| While driving the frame broke behind the right wheel weld. please describe. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| Replaced lower ball joint 3 times, noticed when changing the tire. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 01/05/1992 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle idles at 30 mph. *dsh | |||
| 12/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Engine continuously races when vehicle is first started. *skd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | HOUGHTON | KEWEENAW AUTOMOTIVE |