Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 1998 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).
I am the original owner of a 1998 GMC Sonoma purchased new in February of 1999. Vehicle properly maintained driven as a commuter vehicle approximately 7,400 miles per year. It is equipped with the 4l60e transmission, which is clearly defective. 59,000 miles begins to surge and slip. Read details...
Tansmission problem. . . Whinning, not able to shift into gear/ transmission replaced twice/pilot bearing bushing replaced/crank shaft replaced twice/ now refuses to perform maintenance on truck. Have pregnant daughter driving vehicle cannot shift again. Read details...
While driving, the consumer heard a winding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. While shifting the transmission hesitated, then down shifted on its own. The consumer drove it to a transmission shop. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Read details...