15
recalls
The GMC Sonoma has 15 recalls covering 4.16 million vehicles as reported; model year 1996 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
15
Most for 1996: 6
Units affected
4.16M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2001
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | EXTENDED CAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the GMC Sonoma, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic440
- Visibility233
- Structure121
- Engine and engine cooling111
- Power train100
- Seats74
- Electrical system70
- Complaints
- 1,347
- Crashes reported
- 141
- Fires reported
- 15
- People injured
- 62
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC Sonoma by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 1.31M units
- Equipment2 · 407K units
- Power train2 · 98K units
- Seat belts2 · 742K units
- Visibility2 · 1.56M units
- Electrical system1 · 34K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 14K units
GMC Sonoma recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2004 GMC Sonoma recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2004 GMC Sonoma. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC Sonoma have?
15 recalls cover the GMC Sonoma, for 4.16 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the GMC Sonoma?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 440 of the 1,347 safety complaints about the GMC Sonoma, then visibility (233). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.