GMC Sonoma owners have reported 32 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. Dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends at34000 miles. At this time, same 3 components needed to be replaced plus front wheel bearings. The vehicle had same problem as in Aug 2000. Read details...
I bought this truck off wally armour in alliance ohio. After getting it home we found out there was front end trouble,it shook real bad,also head light did not come on all the time and the mirror on drivers door shimmied bad and mirror on window was falling off. This vehicle is a 1998 Sonoma GMC. Read details...
Passenger and driver seats in my 2000 GMC Sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always lock properly and/or get jammed up and have broken. A friend was sitting in the passenger seat and it failed to lock into place to keep it from sliding forward. Read details...
Consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times. There was a popping sound in the front end. Consumer had the lower ball joints replaced, and believed the upper ball joints were still bad. Read details...
On 19 June 2013 I applied the brakes on a damp/wet road. Before coming to a complete stop I experienced a sort of hopping of the front end while going over a rough section of roadway. This sensation has occurred numerous times before and I was told it had something to do with the anti-locking brake Read details...