Steering Idler Arm Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 1 problem related to steering idler arm (under the steering 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 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 1999 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

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. Also, tires were wearing out on the outside. 3 different GMC dealers told consumer that GMC was aware of the problem, but refused to do anything about it.

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Other Common Steering related problems of GMC Sonoma

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Column problems	3
Steering Wheel problems	2
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	2
Power Steering Pump problems	2
Steering Anti-theft Device problems	2
Steering Gear Box problems	2
Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems	1
Steering Linkages problems	1
Steering Is Tight problems	1
Steering problems	1

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