2002 GMC Sonoma structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 GMC Sonoma — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 3rd door on ext cab. The door does not open. Was told by dealer this is major complaints for these 3rd models. Have to replace pins or something, but it keeps happening. This a a life & death hazard & defect. Why hasn't this been recalled? In an accident, (rear ended) the door could not be…”
filed Oct 14, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the spare tire wire cable hoist assembly fray snapped and the spare tire fell onto the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.”
filed May 4, 2015
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% |
| 2001 Sonoma | 26 | 29% |
| 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 2002 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.