Carrier/rack problems of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 1998 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2000

The system that holds the spare tire broke at the spring bolt/cable connection. Many cars and trucks had to swerve to avaoid the tire once it came out from under the truck! GMC says they won't fix it, they don't have enough history with the pick up. I bought it used from a friend . That tire came out at 25 mph!!! it was a real scary situation!.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Spare tire dropped out from under the vehicle while driving.


Other Equipment related problems of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

Carrier/rack problems
2
Air Conditioner problems
1
Equipment problems
1


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