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2001 GMC Sonoma recalls and problems

1 recall and 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC Sonoma.

1
recalls
89
owner complaints
7
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 GMC Sonoma recalls

Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 00V228003 · reported August 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 156,305 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 11, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 190,000 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.

Jul 7, 2015 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles

MY IGNITION SWITCH SOMETIMES STICKS. ABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT WHEN RUNNING

Oct 19, 2014 · Service brakes · 55,000 miles

THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE BROKE UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAD ESTIMATES THAT WERE WELL OVER $300 TO FIX, AND HAVE NOT YET HAD WORK DONE. I ONLY PARK ON LEVEL ROADS AND HOPE TRANSMISSION WILL HOLD IN PARK. I FEEL THIS MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART.

Sep 26, 2014 · Service brakes · 95,424 miles

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 14, 2014 · Service brakes · 69,010 miles

DRIVING IN TOWN ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, NO ACCIDENT. LOOKING FOR RECALLS, TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS! LIGHTS COME ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE TRUCK, SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY.

Sonoma model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 3136150
2001 18971
2002 05721
2003 13921
2004 1000

Across all years, the 2000 Sonoma has the most complaints (136). All GMC Sonoma years →

Questions

Does the 2001 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Sonoma, the most recent reported on August 7, 2000 (Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sonoma?
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (26 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (13).
How many 2001 GMC Sonoma complaints mention a crash or fire?
7 of 89 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 11, 2016.