GMC Sonoma owners have reported 2 problems related to ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sonoma based on all problems reported for the Sonoma.
In the last 6 years I have had to replace the ball joints; both upper and lower and shocks all around for the second time. I do not go out 4-wheeling and basically drive my vehicle only in town driving. I do not think these parts should be wearing out so quickly on this vehicle.
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Consumer states oil cooler line went bad and engine has a rattle when it is cold, also the rocker arm makes a noise when it is hot. The rear differential pinion seal was bad. It was replaced, but there is still a bad growl coming from the rear end when the consumer accelerates. The left door rattled, the right upper door hinges bushings were bad, there was no grease on the front ball joints, the front actuator motor for the 4-wheel drive was replaced.
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