1992 GMC Sonoma: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“After consumer's vehicle was hit at 35 mph on the front driver side frontal air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2003
“The vehicle was parked when it suddenly rolled backwards and knocked the consumer down. The consumer was not hurt. *nlm”Owner report · Power Train · May 2003
“Dealer failed to repair when we complained about fuel/starting/rough engine on 6/93;2/94;5/94. Dlr replaced fuel pump/pvc 10/94; cost $600+ for fuel injector/plenum 9/98; again just cost $600+ 7/2000 for fuel injector/plenum. Advised gmc has west coast only bulletin #99034a ref: problem. Gas eats the gasket/plenum and loss of fuel regulation. No notice to owners. **plenum/fuel injector sprays pure gas and is fire hazard**. Vehicle emits fumes.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 1998
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“Intermittently while braking, vehicle lunges forward, and extended stopping distance occurs, which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1998
“The drivier side rear end suspension/the crossmember and the body mounts rubber broke off in which the crossmember fell, and ha point bolt moving up and down, pinching holes in the fuel line, in which if a source of ignition, it may have started a fire. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 1998
“While driving the spare tire cable under vehicle broke, causing the tire to fall out from under vehicle. Please provide details. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · May 1998
“In wet conditions driving at approx 10 mph or less goes to step on brakes, it will begin to grab/lock up. Stops too fast. Dealer has changed brake pads twice. Defect is still reoccurring. Dealer cannot find problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1997
“While driving vehicle under 10 mph, one day coming out of his home driveway couldn't stop vehicle, that was the first time. But the second time another driver tried to make a left turn infront of consumer, and couldn't stop vehicle, rear ending the other vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1997
“When brakes are applied, the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle continued to roll. Owner pumped the brakes and the pedal continued to the floor. The dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1997
“Right front brakes wear excessively in shor period of time. Braking becomes difficult and vehicle has tendency to veer to the right when braking. Must exert extreme pressure on brake pedal to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Residue from brake shoes is evident on wheel”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Remedy: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
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Is the 1992 GMC Sonoma reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 GMC Sonoma. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1992 GMC Sonoma have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.