2001 GMC Sonoma power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 GMC Sonoma — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The foot operated parking brake broke under normal wear and tear. I had estimates that were well over $300 to fix, and have not yet had work done. I only park on level roads and hope transmission will hold in park. I feel this must be a defective part. *tr”
filed Oct 19, 2014
“My truck radiator started to smell as if it had a leak. I took it to a radiator shop. This shop happens to be very close to the gm plant in dayton, ohio. The man took one look at the truck. He explained to me that all the radiators for this truck from the 2001 years were sent to him prior to…”
filed Jul 9, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 8 | 14% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 11 | 7% |
| 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 2001 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.