Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Two problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2001

Vehicle will stick in 4 wheel high, causing excessive gas usage and vehicle will also shake. Consumer stated it also alternated between 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive, repairs were made.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift 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.


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