Ignition Switch Problems of GMC Sonoma

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sonoma. While driving 72 mph on the highway, the vehicle lost all power and the power steering failed. After the vehicle stalled, all the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

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My ignition switch sometimes sticks. Able to take key out when running.

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The contact owns a 1997 GMC Sonoma. While driving 25 mph on a steep hill, the vehicle stalled. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

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Approx one mile from home as I was approaching a stop sign engine suddenly shut off. After a few seconds managed to restart engine. Engine shut down twice more before arriving back home. At home was unable to restart engine had vehicle towed to GMC/Buick dealership. Dealership found that problem was defective ignition switch assembly. Replaced ignition switch at a cost of $600. 23, I was informed vehicle was not on current recall list. If not, why not. Thank god I was not on interstate with a 16 wheeler behind me. I contacted GMC customer assistance requested to be reimbursed for above cost. Request denied because vehicle not on recall list. I also have a 2004 Cadillac which is on recall list for ignition switch never recieved recall letter until I complained at above customer service they did send me recall letter concerning Cadillac. Unable to have switch repaired because Cadillac dealer cannot get parts.

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sonoma. The contact stated that the ignition key disengaged from the ignition switch when in the on position. In addition, the contact stated that when the key was in the off position, the vehicle remained powered on. As a result, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

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