Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of GMC Sonoma


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Please see my numerous entries- took vehicle in again to service department. Picked up 11/17/05. Abs brakes. Supposedly they have finally diagnosed them. !replaced bad wheel sensor. H0161. 9. I was told they didn't check them previously.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

: the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the vehicle was parked and turned off. The battery had to be disconnected. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. There is a NHTSA recall, #06v139000, regarding the brake light switch; however the consumer's vehicle is   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Check engine light on was told air injector valve oper/solenoid replace. Drove 800 miles, took emissions test failed. Showed no codes. Was told by tech to try driving 100 miles. Or take to dealer, took to dealership charged diagnostic fee. Was told by them to drive 100 miles.   Read details...


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