Exterior Lighting Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 27 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of GMC Sonoma

The Headlights problem

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...

The Turn Signal problem

Passenger seat does not lock into place. Passengers seat slide forward and backward , and air back light stayed on , left turn signal light and brake don't come on   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

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...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problem

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...

The Brake Light Switch problem

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...




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