Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GMC Sonoma


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

The Ignition problem

The key used to stick in the ignition and release itself after a short time. Then the key would not release, and when the key came out the vehicle could still be started, then the steering wheel locked and the key came out, but when placed back in, would not unlock the steering wheel nor would it   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 1997 GMC Sonoma. While driving 25 mph on a steep hill, the vehicle stalled. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

A malfunction within electrical motor for 4 wheel drive transfer case causes a fuse to blow, and 4 wheel drive feature to malfunction. Please give any further details.   Read details...


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