1992 GMC Sonoma Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 60%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 GMC Sonoma, 60% of the 25 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right front brakes wear excessively in shor period of time. Braking becomes difficult and vehicle has tendency to veer to the right when braking. Must exert extreme pressure on brake pedal to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Residue from brake shoes is evident on wheel”
NHTSA complaint #731281, filed 2000-09“While driving vehicle under 10 MPH, one day coming out of his home driveway couldn't stop vehicle, that was the first time. But the second time another driver tried to make a left turn infront of consumer, and couldn't stop vehicle, rear ending the other vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #819337, filed 1997-11“Intermittently while braking, vehicle lunges forward, and extended stopping distance occurs, which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #842918, filed 1999-07“In wet conditions driving at approx 10 MPH or less goes to step on brakes, it will begin to grab/lock up. Stops too fast. Dealer has changed brake pads twice. Defect is still reoccurring. Dealer cannot find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #819064, filed 1997-11“While driving when the brakes applied pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, which eventually resulted in an accident. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #843385, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: GMC Sonoma 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 18% |
| 2002 | 16 | 28% |
| 2001 | 17 | 19% |
| 2000 | 35 | 26% |
| 1999 | 9 | 16% |
| 1998 | 17 | 11% |
| 1997 | 36 | 32% |
| 1996 | 52 | 35% |
| 1995 | 84 | 39% |
| 1994 | 136 | 61% |
| 1993 | 32 | 55% |
| 1992 | 15 | 60% |
| 1991 | 14 | 48% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Sonoma
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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