1991 GMC Sonoma Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1991 GMC Sonoma, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1991 Gmc Sonoma. Tilt steering has become very loose has not caused any wrecks or damage afraid to drive. Have not taken for repairs. Mileage counter broke some years ago this truck has aprox. 200,000 miles on with no other complaints, did have manual trans replaced under warranty many years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10231232, filed 2008-06“Steering wheel and tilt assembly came loose, making vehicle undriveable. Told by various GM mechanics that this is a common problem with many GM tilt columns on all models.”
NHTSA complaint #730041, filed 2000-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Sonoma
14 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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