Fuel
Electricity
Fault profile
Every federal complaint on this vehicle, grouped by component family.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The largest complaint clusters, with common replacement parts for each.
Glass & wipers
212 complaints3 crash reports
"THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *JB. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED AND RESUMED AT ANY TIME. PH *JB..."- from a federal complaint filed against this model
Common replacement parts
Side Mirror
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Mirror Glass
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Windshield
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Brakes
81 complaints19 crash reports
"WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED AND ABS APPLIED OR VEHICLE TURNS RIGHT ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND BRAKES LOCK UP IN TURN. *AK..."- from a federal complaint filed against this model
Common replacement parts
Front Brake Pads
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Rear Brake Pads
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Brake Shoes
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Electrical system
58 complaints5 fire reports2 crash reports
"WHILE BEING DRIVEN ELECTRONIC CLUSTER MODULE FAILED. TRUCK IS IN REPAIR SHOP FOR MECHANIC TO EVALUATE CONDITION. *AK *TT..."- from a federal complaint filed against this model
Common replacement parts
Engine Control Module
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Mass Air Flow Sensor
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MAP Sensor
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Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA05008 opened Apr 2005 | closed May 2006 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REP |
| RQ04012 opened Nov 2004 | closed Apr 2005 | Structure | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INST |
| EA99012 opened Jun 1999 | closed Aug 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY ALLEGE THAT IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASHES, THE SUBJECT FUEL TANKS MAY CONTACT THE PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPONENTS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUNCTURE THE TANK. |
Recall campaigns
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at any franchised dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V374000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS CONTAINING A NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY PACK. THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN SOFTWARE WITHIN THE BATTERY PACK MODULE INTENDED TO DISABLE THE VEHICLE FRO | Free at dealer |
| 00V220000 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING L | Free at dealer |
| 00V159000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE. | Free at dealer |
| 98V177000 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF (1) THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 35 AND 76 | Free at dealer |
| 97V208001 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. | Free at dealer |
| 97V218000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF | Free at dealer |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. Every one is a free repair at a franchised dealer, but only if it has been done; an unrepaired recall is a bargaining chip, not a deal-breaker.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where this vehicle fails. A history with repeated repairs in exactly those systems tells you the car had the problem; a history with none of them tells you it may not have been fixed yet.
Every part on this vehicle
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Brakes
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Suspension
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| Coilover Kit | Aftermarket performance upgrade rather than OE replacement | Buy it now on eBay |
Steering
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Engine
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Engine Management
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Cooling
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Drivetrain
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| Differential Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Wheel Studs | Buy it now on eBay |
Electrical
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| Fuse Box | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Relay | Standardized ISO relays | Buy it now on eBay |
| Body Control Module | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Instrument Cluster | Mileage-programmed; note on page | Buy it now on eBay |
| Horn | Largely universal | Buy it now on eBay |
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HVAC
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| Cabin Air Filter | Rare before late 1990s | Buy it now on eBay |
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Lighting
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| Fog Light Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Turn Signal Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Side Marker Light | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| License Plate Light | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Dome Light Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Headlight Switch | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Dimmer Switch | Buy it now on eBay |
Body
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| Front Bumper Cover | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Grille | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Rear Spoiler | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Emblem Set | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Antenna | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Rocker Panel | Rust repair staple for older vehicles | Buy it now on eBay |
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| Cowl Panel Grille | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Door Weatherstrip Seal | Buy it now on eBay |
Glass
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| Window Regulator | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Windshield Wiper Motor | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Windshield Washer Pump | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Washer Fluid Reservoir | Buy it now on eBay |
Interior
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| Sun Visor | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Rearview Mirror | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Radio Head Unit | OE replacement; aftermarket DIN units are their own world | Buy it now on eBay |
| Car Speakers | Sized by diameter more than vehicle | Buy it now on eBay |
| Steering Wheel Cover | Universal sizing | Buy it now on eBay |
Wheels
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| Lug Nuts | Thread/seat specific | Buy it now on eBay |
| Wheel Spacers | Bolt-pattern specific | Buy it now on eBay |
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