2003 GMC Sonoma Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,625 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.
“While driving at any speed and when applying the brakes vehicle surged forward before braking. Vehicle had been to the dealer eight times for this problem. The dealer was unable to find what was causing this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063598, filed 2004-03, 250 miles“Dt: consumer complained of vehicle handling problems since 5000 miles. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer at least 9-10 times. There was a popping sound in the front end. Consumer had the lower ball joints replaced, and believed the upper ball joints were still bad. Also, there was excessive play in the steering box. This was causing excessive wear on the tires. With any wind the vehicle was blown around. The service writer at the dealership said they didn't want to fix the problem because they were afraid it would make the problem worse, but it was not stated on the service repair sheet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125412, filed 2005-08, 5,000 milesVehicle 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 2003 GMC Sonoma
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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