1996 GMC Sonoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 GMC Sonoma — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc sonoma. While applying the brakes at 55 mph, the brake pedal extended all the way to the floor. The emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The contact was a mechanic and he replaced the front brake line for the passenger side wheel. The failure was corrected…”
filed Jul 26, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph under normal braking on wet roads, the abs lights illuminated and the vehicle had an extended stopping distance. The dealer examined the vehicle and determined the three sensors had to be replaced, but were not certain that the replacement would correct…”
filed Nov 16, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 14 | 25% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 13 | 15% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 30 | 22% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 7 | 12% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 35 | 32% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 80 | 38% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 131 | 58% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 31 | 53% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 15 | 60% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 14 | 48% |
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.