1996 GMC Sonoma power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 GMC Sonoma — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 96v035000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb”
filed Feb 26, 2003
“Consumer notice while shifting vehicle into reverse vehicle was not gaining any power. Vehicle was service technician notice that transmission was over heat. Please provide further information. Ts”
filed Nov 8, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 10 | 11% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 8 | 14% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Sonoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.