1999 GMC Sonoma Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 GMC Sonoma, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.
“My 1999 Gmc Sonoma has had a faulty fuel gauge since the vehicle was purchased. It was taken into jim causley's pontiac/Gmc in clinton township mi once for warranty repairs but the problem was never fixed. Service rep informed me that it was caused by a bad vehicle ground. Problem still persists to this day. The only way I can avoid running out of gas is to reset the trip odometer every time I fill-up.”
NHTSA complaint #10398309, filed 2011-04, 8,000 miles“Fuel gauge is inaccurate and fluctuates when truck is in park or neutral reads between 3/4 and full when driving even if tank is close to empty. Drops to show tank is empty when in park even if full.”
NHTSA complaint #10093789, filed 2004-10, 67,000 miles“This truck has been at the dealer since feb 10, 2000. No one knows what has gone wrong. We were told that when the fuel pressure is raised it runs fine, but cannot be left at that pressure, will cause fire.”
NHTSA complaint #720414, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sonoma
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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