Electrical System Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 5 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system 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.

1 Electrical System problem of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 04/05/2017

While driving all electrical shuts down engine , everything!!!!!!!!!.

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2 Electrical System problem of the 2003 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 06/20/2012

Was slowing down for upcoming light and out corner of my eye seen deer leap over tall grass on left oncoming side of road, was already at 40 miles hit brake to hopefully not hit her so by the time she and I had impact the vehicle was going bout 35 miles hr. Tore up right side of fender, door, hood, front grill, and something to do with the motor, the sensor lights now keep coming on showing airbag. Abc, seatbelt the service light comes on and then goes off. Have had it cked with machine and it shows a recall on the lights if a crash occurs it will make them malfunction.

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3 Electrical System problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 06/16/2006

While driving down the road, my air bag light on the dashboard , goes on and the engine quits. If the steering wheel air bag is tapped, the light goes off and the engine can be restarted. Very scary.

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4 Electrical System problem of the 2001 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 07/06/2004

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. This creates a grave safety hazard that inadvertently signals other drivers around you when you are making a turn. I have brought this to the attention of the service dept. Of the dealership the vehicle was purchased from, on several occasions, only to be told each time that it is "normal" for the vehicle make. I would like the manufacturer themselves to be aware of this situation, as if I am ever in an accident as a result of the above mentioned situation, I will not only sue the manufacturer & dealer, but the NHTSA also, for failing to issue a recall. It should not take an injury or fatality to correct a potentially serious situation as this most definitely is.

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5 Electrical System problem of the 2002 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 09/26/2003

My 2002 GMC Sonoma's running lights go off when the turn signals are used. My dealer & gm tells me that this is normal. The whole purpose of running lights is to been seen. This is most important when changing lanes or turning. Gm should recall these pickup trucks an correct this situation.

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