1995 GMC Sonoma Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 4% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“Transmission(auto) failure : flywheel shattered due to bad torque converter and flexplate(july 23,1996) starter bolt broke while driving at 55mph. Starter had to be replaced.(may 24, 1997). Starting difficulty. Starter bad and replaced again, plus replaced bad flexplate/flywheel again for 2nd time(aug 26, 1997). Starter shorting out. Replaced starter for 3rd time(sept 9,1999). Catalytic converter malfunction and replacement, muffler also replaced(dec. 13, 1997). Windshield wiper failure, pulse module bad(aug 16,1996) and wiper failure again intermittantly, replaced under recall(sep. 1, 1999). …”
NHTSA complaint #712092, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1995 GMC Sonoma
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology