2001 GMC Sonoma Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 GMC Sonoma, 7% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“I was driving my husbands 2001 Gmc Sonoma from ohio back to florida when the driveshaft snapped and punctured a hole in the fuel tank and muffler. This event LED to us having to replace the rear driveshaft, fuel tank, and he repaired the muffler. We researched Gmc driveshaft failures on line and discovered that there were many complaints about the driveshaft breaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10291037, filed 2009-11, 114,000 miles“I have been dealing with balking, stalling of my vehicle. I have had several repairs/replacement of parts. The problem is still with my vehicle. I have had the computer replaced, the fuel relay pump, wires replaced, fuel filter, but I am still having this problem. It is intermittent, which makes it more scary.”
NHTSA complaint #10139194, filed 2005-10, 36,000 miles“Can not locate fuel lines for Gmc. When I try to find the fuel lines it is marked that they are un-available.lines have rusted out and leak.had new fuel pump installed when this was noticed.”
NHTSA complaint #10846068, filed 2016-03, 190,000 miles“Nary 05/28/2003 the vehicle stalled out on four different occasions, fuel pump was replaced, and the power train control module was fixed. The consumer feels that the vehicle is a serious safety defect and noncomformity that leaves them an as well as other motorist at risk of a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10021720, filed 2003-05, 20,957 miles“Fuel pump, repairs costing over $2000.00 in the past 2 years. Still having problems. See that there is a history with this vehicle part so why hasn't there been a solution for all of us out here. This is ridiculouos. It's always the fuel pump when the check engine soon light comes on. Very fustrating for such low miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10107950, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 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…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
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 2001 GMC Sonoma
26 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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