1995 GMC Sonoma Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 12%of 213 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 26 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 12% of the 213 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Head gaskets failed on vehicle at 90,000 miles causing me to to replace the whole engine of my truck. Mechanic and many people I spoke with have stated that they have not seen a 95 Sonoma engine last past 100,000 .”
NHTSA complaint #719955, filed 2000-03“I have been told by several dealers and service centers that this is a common problem and they have had several in their shops. I should contact you with this problem.no safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #715749, filed 1999-12“Repeated EGR valve failure.twice in 1997. Replaced again on 7/12/2001. In the dealers shop again 7/17/2001 for probable same EGR replacement. Has special policy #g98066 that extends the warranty to 7 yrs or 75,000 miles. Egr failure causes rough driving conditions and brake failure. Would like a permanent fix to problem.”
NHTSA complaint #748645, filed 2001-07“The 1st transmission failed at 55311 miles on 8/12/99. Replaced with another transmission and failed on 01/04/2001 with 75121 miles on it. Head gasket replaced on 01/05/98 with 33229 miles. Repair cylinder head and lifters on 08/04/98 with 40905 miles. Replaced crankshaft and bearings on 09/28/98 with 42917 miles. Replaced engine on 06/05/99 with 53755 miles on it. Lot of mechanical braekdown.”
NHTSA complaint #738866, filed 2001-01“While traveling on highway and without prior warning, hose flipped off that was conected with engine compartment. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that by the time he got the vehicle stopped, all the oil had drained out, causing the engine to freeze up.”
NHTSA complaint #8015865, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 19 | 13% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 4 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sonoma
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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