The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Sonoma · 2001
2001 GMC Sonoma. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,957 and 60,000 miles. Median 48,000, from 13 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 20% |
| Body structure | 14% |
| Seats | 14% |
| Engine | 9% |
| Speed control | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
00V228003 Aug 2000 Seat Belts
Defect. 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."
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Engine stall due to fuel starvation | 2002 | 2003 |
Manufacturer communications 342
GMC filed 342 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Subject regarding general waterleak guide
- Water leak in front floor carpet area
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal…
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 19 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 17 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
199 videos about the 1994–2004 GMC Sonoma, 3.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 313K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 4 | 262K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 190K |
| Cooling system | 7 | 126K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 56K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 2 | 39K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 2 | 38K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 3 | 36K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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