1996 GMC Sonoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 GMC Sonoma, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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 1996 Gmc Sonoma. The contact stated that the straps that support the tailgate failed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. No repairs were made. The dealer information was unknown. The current mileage was 152,000 and failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10203631, filed 2007-09, 150,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 13 | 23% |
| 2001 | 26 | 29% |
| 2000 | 41 | 30% |
| 1999 | 8 | 14% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Sonoma
52 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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