2003 GMC Sonoma Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,299 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 contact stated the rear left door handle detached and moved freely when the contact attempted to open the door. This prevented the door from being opened from the outside. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The door handle had previously been replaced twice for the same issue, yet the problems persisted.”
NHTSA complaint #10172915, filed 2006-11, 6,980 miles“Tailgate fell off truck while being driven. Safety cables had rust, metal fatigue, and broke allowing tailgate to completely detach from vehicle. No other vehicles or people injured. Tailgate was recovered.”
NHTSA complaint #10344477, filed 2010-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Sonoma
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology