Structure Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the bumper (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sonoma

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems	4
Bumper problems	2
Tailgate problems	1
Frame And Members problems	1
Door Hinge problems	1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma

The Tailgate Hinge problem

: the contact stated the steel tailgate support cables fractured upon opening the tailgate without warning. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v129000, regarding the tailgate hinge and attachments. Read details...

The Bumper problem

R/f bumper came loose. Nlm Read details...

The Tailgate problem

While stepping off of tailgate, both cables snapped and the tailgate fell off of pickup. No broken bones, but bumps and scrapes. Cables are sealed, except for the ends, where water must have gotten into them and corroded the cable from the inside. Read details...

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