1998 GMC Sonoma engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 GMC Sonoma — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have not had any wrecks or anything like that, yet. My turn signals don't work properly one of my low been headlights keeps blowing and my taillights don't work. I have changed the bulbs just for them to blow when I test them. And no I do not touch the glass on the headlights. I seen there was a…”
filed Sep 7, 2009
“1998 gmc sonoma engine needed to be replaced.***no answer required*** *mr a strange sound was coming from the engine. The consumer stated that the vehicle was regularly maintenanced. The consumer requested to compensated for a portion of the damages. *sc”
filed Oct 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 19 | 13% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 4 | 14% |
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.