1995 GMC Sonoma Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1995 Gmc Sonoma. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH approaching a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, it would not engage. The contact then abruptly depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle; however, the rear wheels continued spinning and the engine continued to idle at extremely high rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer; no repairs have been made to date. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 169,210. Updated 5/12/10 while waiting for the light, at times the engine would abruptly go to full throttle. Updated 06/04/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10321610, filed 2010-03, 148,000 miles“When the consumer pressed the accelerator pedal, it stuck open, which almost caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. . The consumer was told to replace the throttle position sensor and idle air control valve which seemed to solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10016064, filed 2003-07“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 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 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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