general problems of the 2000 GMC Sonoma

Three problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2000 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 GMC Sonoma based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sonoma.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2012

The spare tire fell off my GMC Sonoma while I was driving it. The cable in the spare tire hoist rusted into.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2010

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sonoma pickup. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear spare tire mounting cable broke without warning due to corrosion. An independent mechanic stated that the failure was a common issue with his model vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000 . The contact had significant concerns of a potential safety hazard. Updated10/28/10 updated 11/01/jb.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2006

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a country road with a boat trailer in tow, the spare tire mounting cable fractured which allowed the spare tire assembly to fall from under the vehicle and roll into the trailer without warning. The vehicle was pulled over without incident. The spare tire debris was collected and taken to the dealer for further inspection. The spare tire mounting was extremely corroded, but did not have a history of exposure to harsh winter weather or road salts. The dealer determined the corrosion caused the failure and a new mounting cable was needed. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 09/16/06.


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