GMC Sonoma owners have reported 201 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Abs & emergency dash lights will turn on/off intermittenly; no pattern as to when/how often. Had gm dealer check it. My ebcm had a short, if lights were on, had no abs, just hydraulic if lights were off. I have abs. Cost of new module is $1100. Read details...
While pulling out of parking lot and going a ways down the road and upon approaching vehicles, consumer attempted to brake and brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in rear end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Read details...
I had a near death accidents (twice) due to catastrophic brake line failure from severely rusted brake lines the front left and the intermediate line from front to rear section on top of frame rail. First incident was at speed of 45 mph on highway with hard stop required to avoid stopped traffic Read details...
While braking for a yield intersection on 3/30/2012, approx. 10am, in dry and clear conditions, brakes on 2002 GMC Sonoma failed. Vehicle would not stop despite hard pressure on the brake pedal and ran through intersection almost colliding with another vehicle. Read details...
The consumer stated that the mileage on the vehicle was under 14,000 miles. The brakes began making a scraping noise. The service dealer said the front brakes were heavily corroded, they were replaced. The radiator cap was leaking. Read details...