Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of GMC Sonoma


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2002 GMC Sonoma

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Door latch for my extended cab door has broken for the 2nd time since I've owned it, which is 2004 and the lasy one lasted only 2 years.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Third door latch broke. Contacted dealer and GMC customer service. Told no recalls on latch. I would have to pay dealer to determine what caused latch to break if part defective GMC would pay for fix but not for dealers labor for diagnosing problem.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

(1) loading parcels into bed of truck. (2) tailgate support cable broke, causing tailgate to fall on rear bumper for support, this caused damage to tailgate and parcels to fall on ground. Person loading parcels received minor bruises and cuts.   Read details...


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