1997 GMC Sonoma Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,844miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Sonoma, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,844 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.
“At 85,687 miles, I had to replace all four ball joints on my 1997 Gmc Sonoma 4x4. Genuine GM parts were used for the replacement. I currently have 127,532 miles on those ball joints and all four of them need replaced again!!!!. This mean that these genuine GM parts have 41,845 miles on them and are bad again!!!! After calling GM to ask for some help with a warranty on the parts, of course there is nothing they can do for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10141607, filed 2005-11, 85,687 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Sonoma
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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