1997 GMC Sonoma Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 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 wheels of the 1997 GMC Sonoma, 2% of the 111 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.
“Was going into a curb & felt a vibration of sort & then noticed the left rear wheel rolling past. Had to stop vehicle & check. Noticed the lugs & bolts had popped off & loosened wheel & hub. Took to dealer & was informed owner's fault. Problem has been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #842855, filed 1999-07“When vehicle is turning and the accelerator pedal is not being applied, the wheels lock up when in 4-wheel drive. Dealer says it is suppose to be like that.”
NHTSA complaint #817083, filed 1997-10Wheels: other model years
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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