1997 GMC Sonoma Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,613miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1997 GMC Sonoma, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,613 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 steal cable holding the spare tire under the vehicle became frayed and started to break one steel strand at a time until there was a complete failure. This caused the spare tire to fall from under vehicle while in motion. This presents a serious safety hazard for any vehicles following at the time of a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10023663, filed 2003-06, 33,226 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Gmc Sonoma. The vehicle has tbc stampede radial a/t tires, size p205/75/r15 (na). The contact noticed that all four tires have bulges in the lower white sidewalls, which indicates separation between the two lower sidewall components. The dealer stated that this was a normal characteristic of the tires. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 08t006000 (tires:sidewall). The failure and current mileages were 18,000. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/19/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10234200, filed 2008-07, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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