Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1996 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Sonoma


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

The Automatic Transmission problem

We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly. .   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 96v035000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed while consumer was sitting at a busy intersection. Nlm   Read details...


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