Structure Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sonoma

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems
2
Body problems
2
Door problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

The Tailgate Hinge problem

While reaching to unload a couch I was on the tailgate of my 1997 GMC Sonoma. Both tailgate straps broke at the same time causing the tailgate to crash down. The force that the tailgate went down and hit the bumper put dents on both sides of the tailgate.   Read details...

The Body problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 GMC Sonoma. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver heard a loud popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front and rear frame was cracked.   Read details...

The Door problem

Keyless entry transmitter failed.   Read details...


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