1998 GMC Sonoma air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 GMC Sonoma — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc sonoma. While driving 50 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…”
filed Apr 11, 2016
“Passenger seat does not lock into place. Passengers seat slide forward and backward , and air bag light stayed on , left turn signal light and brake don't come on. *tr”
filed Jun 2, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 13 | 6% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.