1998 GMC Sonoma power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 GMC Sonoma — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of a 1998 gmc sonoma purchased new in february of 1999. Vehicle properly maintained driven as a commuter vehicle approximately 7,400 miles per year. It is equipped with the 4l60e transmission, which is clearly defective. 59,000 miles begins to surge and slip. Acceleration is…”
filed Feb 28, 2007
“While driving, the consumer heard a winding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. While shifting the transmission hesitated, then down shifted on its own. The consumer drove it to a transmission shop. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please fill in…”
filed Oct 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 16 | 11% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 2 | 7% |
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.