1995 GMC Sonoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1995 GMC Sonoma — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer smelled fuel while driving, and vehicle was running rough. Mechanic took off plastic cover that protected fuel tank. It was filled with mud and water which had eaten a hole in fuel tank. *ak consumer can not pay cost for replacing fuel tank, therefore, consumer applied epoxy as needed…”
filed Nov 14, 2001
“While driving 30 mph applied brakes and abs light/ brake light came on. There was a loud groaning noise, and pedal felt hard, no braking action. Consumer used emergency brake to slow down vehicle. Since then, brake lights come on intermittently. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. *ak consumer states…”
filed Jun 25, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 131 | 58% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 31 | 53% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 15 | 60% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 14 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.