1999 GMC Sonoma Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 GMC Sonoma, 5% of the 57 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.
“After starting vehicle, consumer states the fuel indicator reads vehicle is full of gas. When in actuality vehicle is empty. And when tank is empty it reads full. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001630, filed 2002-12“When vehicle is in or out of gear engine idles, RPM will flucuate between 1600-3000 intermittently.dealer ehas replaced idle motor, throttle positioner, new computer , and new software for computer.after several attempts to correct defect, dealer is claiming it is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #853284, filed 1999-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
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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