1998 GMC Sonoma Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 GMC Sonoma, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driver was going approx. 40mph down the rural highway in heavy rain and the truck in front of her came to a stop. By the time the driver of the Sonoma saw the truck it was too late to stop and not hit the stopped vehicle. The driver of the Sonoma hit the stopped truck and totaled the Sonoma. At no point did the driver airbag deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10465485, filed 2012-07, 145,000 miles“I had the front wheelbearings replaced between 30&40thousand under warranty. Now at 80 thousand thay have gone again. I think dirt is able to get in threw the anti-lock sensor .at 400 bucks a wack this is crazy. Pleas look into this . Thank you and have a good day.”
NHTSA complaint #719239, filed 2000-02“The consumer has been experiencing problems with rear sway bar. While driving vehicle would sway from side to side. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831720, filed 1998-12Suspension: 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 1998 GMC Sonoma
55 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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