1994 GMC Sonoma power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 GMC Sonoma — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We are currently having a pressure build-up in the transmission causing the fluid to push throught the dip-stick cap. We are in the process of getting the transmission re-built and are wanting to know if this is a common problem with this make and model or if there is possible a hidden warranty we…”
filed Aug 22, 2000
“Half the time this transmission will not, will not go into reverse ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I had gm look at it tell it finally went out of warranty. I think gm stopped using this t-5 after '94'. Figures. Well, thanks for listening and that takes care of that ! !”
filed Jul 23, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Clutch pedal squeak noise. *tw
567301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
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% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 16 | 11% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.