The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Sonoma · 2003
2003 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 5,000 and 35,000 miles. Median 15,000, from 14 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 |
|---|---|
| Body structure | 19% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Speed control | 10% |
| Equipment & accessories | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V132000 Mar 2004 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Manufacturer communications 411
GMC filed 411 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the…
- Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd or 4th damaged 2-4 band 3-4 clutch on the 4l60e/4l65e automatic…
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 | 15 / 22 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 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 / 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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