2000 GMC Sonoma Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 GMC Sonoma, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We own a 2000 Gmc Sonoma and the 3rd door handle breaks about 1 a year. It has been repaired by GM under warranty 3 times but the vehicle is now out of warranty and the handle has broke again. Since this vehicle has a seat for children in the rear and we use it for that, I am concerned the handle will break in an emergency situation and we will have difficulty removing the child from the rear. I have spoken with other Sonoma owners and service personnel at GM dealerships and all agree this is part that always breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091071, filed 2004-09, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc Sonoma pickup. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear spare tire mounting cable broke without warning due to corrosion. An independent mechanic stated that the failure was a common issue with his model vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000 . The contact had significant concerns of a potential safety hazard. Updated10/28/10 updated 11/01/10”
NHTSA complaint #10341953, filed 2010-07, 92,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH on a country road with a boat trailer in tow, the spare tire mounting cable fractured which allowed the spare tire assembly to fall from under the vehicle and roll into the trailer without warning. The vehicle was pulled over without incident. The spare tire debris was collected and taken to the dealer for further inspection. The spare tire mounting was extremely corroded, but did not have a history of exposure to harsh winter weather or road salts. The dealer determined the corrosion caused the failure and a new mounting cable was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167147, filed 2006-08, 175,500 miles“Radio goes on and off, will turn on by itself, and sometimes could smell like a burning not knowing where it is coming from. Also, headlights will blink on and off. Inside lights and radio flicker. The dealer diagnosed that there was suspension problem and the passenger side heat source was inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #878763, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 00V258001Sep 8, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle…Covers: GMC Sonoma 2000, Chevrolet S10 2000, Oldsmobile Bravada 2000
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sonoma
41 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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