2001 GMC Sonoma recalls and problems

The 2001 GMC Sonoma has 1 safety recall and 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

7 / 1

Injuries / deaths

6 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 GMC Sonoma vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 GMC Sonoma recalls

Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 7, 2000 · 156,305 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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 not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

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

2001 GMC Sonoma problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	26
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	14
Power Train	10
Engine and Engine Cooling	7
Seats	7
Exterior Lighting	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Electrical System	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	5
Air Bags	4
Unknown or Other	4
Suspension	4

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 7
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 5
Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 3
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,449 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 GMC Sonoma complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 190,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2016

Can not locate fuel lines for gmc. When I try to find the fuel lines it is marked that they are un-available.lines have rusted out and leak.had new fuel pump installed when this was noticed.

Service Brakes · at 55,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2014

The foot operated parking brake broke under normal wear and tear. I had estimates that were well over $300 to fix, and have not yet had work done. I only park on level roads and hope transmission will hold in park. I feel this must be a defective part.

Service Brakes · at 69,010 miles · reported Apr 14, 2014

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.

Power Train · at 78,000 miles · reported Jul 9, 2013

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. He explained to me that all the radiators for this truck from the 2001 years were sent to him prior to installing. He said they had been left outside for a period of time and all of them had to be cleaned out because of heavy rust. He stated mine must of been missed. The rust in the radiator was so thick it was like mud! He replaced the radiator, hoses and even had to replace the radiator fluid reservoir…

Suspension · reported Aug 3, 2011

In the last 6 years I have had to replace the ball joints; both upper and lower and shocks all around for the second time. I do not go out 4-wheeling and basically drive my vehicle only in town driving. I do not think these parts should be wearing out so quickly on this vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Sonoma: 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Sonoma?

Owners report structure problems most often (26 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,449 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.