Wheel Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of GMC Sonoma

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
1
Wheel problems
1

Wheel Bolts problem #1

Was going into a curb & felt a vibration of sort & then noticed the left rear wheel rolling past. Had to stop vehicle & check. Noticed the lugs & bolts had popped off & loosened wheel & hub. Took to dealer & was informed owner's fault. Problem has been repaired.

Wheel problem #2

When vehicle is turning and the accelerator pedal is not being applied, the wheels lock up when in 4-wheel drive. Dealer says it is suppose to be like that.


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