1994 GMC Sonoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 GMC Sonoma — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs light is on and dealer claims my 1994 gmc sonoma needs a $2,200 abs computer replaced. There was recall on the abs module in 7/00. I believe this recall affected the abs computer that now needs replacing and I'm asking for assistance from gmc on sharing the replacement costs. *tr”
filed Mar 19, 2008
“Dt: the consumer owns a 1994 gmc sonoma. The consumer is having problems with the brakes. Sometimes when she is trying to stop, it will excessive force to stop the vehicle. The dealership wanted to charge her 125 dollars to look at it. In two months she has had the brakes replaced three times. They…”
filed Jul 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
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% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 49 | 33% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 80 | 38% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 31 | 53% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 15 | 60% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 14 | 48% |
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.