Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal Switch problems |
While driving passenger's side headlight fixture sheared off. This caused poor visibility for the driver. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic advised consumer that the warranty expired, and consumer had to pay for the part. Read details...
On 9/27/2006 around 8:45 pm (dark) just north of payson, az on az hwy 260, I stopped for an accident blocking a narrow part of the road and turned on the hazard flashers on my 2001 GMC Sonoma. After a short period of time (2-3 min. ) the hazard lights just quit flashing. Read details...
To date, there have been only near incidents & near crashes, with no injuries. The problem on these vehicles, as well as the Chevrolet copycats, is that when the turn signal is applied during the day, the headlights shut off until the turn signal is shut off itself. Read details...