2001 GMC Sonoma structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 GMC Sonoma — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tailgate cables both broke while a friend was sitting on the tailgate causing her to fall. She only weighs approximately 140 lbs. I had noticed that 1 of the cables looked weak prior to the accident, but the other seemed to be stable. Apparently neither of them were any good. *tr”
filed Jan 23, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sonoma. The steel cables that held the tail gate snapped while the contact was seated on the tail gate. The contact suffered scratches on his arms and elbows. The dealer did not offer an explanation for the failure. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included…”
filed Oct 23, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 13 | 23% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 41 | 30% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 8 | 14% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 Sonoma | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Sonoma | 1 | 4% |
| 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.