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TiresPart report

1996 GMC Sonoma Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 1996 GMC Sonoma, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Front tires rub against the wheel well when turning into driveway or on very slight incline. In addition, front brake pads are prematurely wearing out.”

NHTSA complaint #523337, filed 1998-02

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200338%
200224%
200111%
200043%
199912%
199832%
199733%
199621%
199563%
199421%
199312%
199214%
199113%

Other parts of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Brakes
52 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaints
Engine cooling
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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