1994 GMC Sonoma Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 GMC Sonoma, 4% of the 224 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving vehicle I tried to adjust pass. Side mirror,mirror would not move so since I live in michigan I figured mirror might be frozen.a few moments later I exited my vehicle and smelled smoke as I looked around to see what was burning I noticed smoke in my vehicle coming from the driver door panel.I managed to remove the cover from the switch and extinquished the flames.had I not noticed this my vehicle would have burned.I believe their may be a problem with the switches used in these vehicles and would like to know if any other problems like this have been reported.”
NHTSA complaint #743923, filed 2001-04“When starting the vehicle up ignition didn't spring back, causing the engine to keep running. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and dealer couldn't stop engine from running until dealer replaced ignition switch. Truck continued to run during replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #852187, filed 1999-11“When raining the ABS brakes lock up and will not stop the truck. Tt consumer states that after the truck sits in rain overnight or for a couple of hours, the ABS will lock, problem occurs with little pressure applied and clears up after first couple miles of the trip, dealer has made several attempts to correct problem, however has been unsuccessful. Alternator was replaced. There is a noise in the throw out bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #972952, filed 1995-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Sonoma
136 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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