1999 GMC Sonoma Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1999 GMC Sonoma, 14% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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 driver's seat adjust failed. No pressure--could be put on the seat without it moving to the full back position. The dealer initially replaced this in mar 05 after me and dealer speaking with Gmc customer satisfaction. Gmc reimbursed me for costs. 15 months [!!] later, it failed again. The dealer had only seen this issue twice, both times with my car. Gmc initially declined to pay for the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165075, filed 2006-08, 55,000 miles“Both driver and passenger seat recline handles have completely leaving both seats incapable of reclining. Unfortunately, leaving the occupants vulnerable if an accident were to occur. Drivers side broke twice. 1st time repaired under waranty. Drivers side broke after waranty had expired. Passangers side same after warnty expired. Neather replaced at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10025612, filed 2003-07“Both driver and passenger seat recline handles have completely broke off leaving both seats incapable of reclining. Unfortunately, the passenger side seat is stuck in a forward position leaving the passenger somewhat vulnerable if an accident were to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10008072, filed 2003-02“Drivers front seat track inside plastic component has broken, causing seat to remain in a unlocked position. Consumer has replaced track. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8001230, filed 2001-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 8 | 14% |
| 1998 | 29 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sonoma
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 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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