Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Suspension problems |
Vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. Dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends at34000 miles. At this time, same 3 components needed to be replaced plus front wheel bearings. The vehicle had same problem as in Aug 2000. Also, tires were wearing out on the outside. 3 different GMC dealers told consumer that GMC was aware of the problem, but refused to do anything about it.
Vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. Dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends at34000 miles. At this time, same 3 components needed to be replaced plus front wheel bearings. The vehicle had same problem as in Aug 2000. Also, tires were wearing out on the outside. 3 different GMC dealers told consumer that GMC was aware of the problem, but refused to do anything about it.
Suspension system design (with low rider option) experiences vibration when going over bumps and is unable to be rectified. Mjs.