Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension upper ball joint (one problem).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

At 85,687 miles, I had to replace all four ball joints on my 1997 GMC Sonoma 4x4. Genuine gm parts were used for the replacement. I currently have 127,532 miles on those ball joints and all four of them need replaced again!!!!.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

At 85,687 miles, I had to replace all four ball joints on my 1997 GMC Sonoma 4x4. Genuine gm parts were used for the replacement. I currently have 127,532 miles on those ball joints and all four of them need replaced again!!!!.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma s. N. 1gtcs1948v8501858. I have been having a lot of things wrong with it. Air conditioner (a/c) went out, the motor mound broke, the head gasket was blown, the brakes fail, the valves are tapping, main front bearing seal is leaking, blinkers are not working,oil is leaking   Read details...


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