1995 GMC Sonoma Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 3% of the 213 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.
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.
“Passenger's lap seat belt when put on it automatically tightens up and locks onto the passenger. Dealer contacted and a replacement was done to remedy problem. But, problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835761, filed 1999-03“Drivers side retractor fails to activate getting caught in door unknowingly. Owner states must play with belt to get it to function. Consumer states seat belts do not always retract.”
NHTSA complaint #972924, filed 1995-10“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 recalls
- 97V096001Jun 12, 1997Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with…Covers: GMC Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet S10 1994–1997, Blazer 1996–1997 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sonoma
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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