The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Sonoma · 2002
2002 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 19,500 and 49,300 miles. Median 35,000, from 20 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 | 26% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Lights | 11% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 368
GMC filed 368 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear
- Hvac mode switch inoperative or stuck in vent mode, oil in hvac control head and/or vacuum lines
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 / 20 / 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 | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 16 / 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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