2000 GMC Sonoma latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 GMC Sonoma — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Gmc sonoma 2000 third door latch broke so that door won't open back of drivers seat handle to adjust seat broke off so that the seat is in a tilt position and will not adjust. Almost to a position of 50% back. *nm”
filed Feb 26, 2007
“2000 gmc sonoma was being used to move into an apartment. The tailgate latch did not engage and the tailgate came open. The tailgate cable failed on one side. The tailgate dropped to the road and was dragged by the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped on noticing the sparks from metal on the concrete…”
filed Nov 29, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Sonoma | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.