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2001 GMC Sonoma Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 GMC Sonoma has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 GMC Sonoma

Structure
26
Brakes
16
Powertrain
8
Engine
6
Seats
6
Other
5
Electrical
5
Fuel System
4
Lights
3
Speed Control
3
Airbags
3
Latches & Locks
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 8, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY TRUCK RADIATOR STARTED TO SMELL AS IF IT HAD A LEAK. I TOOK IT TO A RADIATOR SHOP. THIS SHOP HAPP...
Apr 1, 2012POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESTHE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE BROKE UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAD ESTIMATES THAT WERE WELL OVE...
Aug 24, 2007POWER TRAINTHERE HAD BEEN A WHINING(LIKE THE OLD RADIAL TIRES USED TO MAKE) NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND I JUST F...
Mar 1, 2006POWER TRAINPURCHASED TRUCK IN 2006. MILEAGE AT 48,000. TROUBLE STARTING, FUEL PUMP REPLACED. OIL COOLING LINE...
May 2, 2005POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2001 GMC SONOMA WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 2002. THE VEHICLE HAS 78K MILES ON IT. AT FIRST T...
Mar 15, 2005POWER TRAIN2001 4WD 4.3 GMC SONOMA, 53K MILES, NO KNOWN EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE, WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION...
Mar 16, 2004POWER TRAINNEED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 34000 MILES. *JB
Apr 10, 2003POWER TRAINWHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN DRIVESHAFT SHOOK VIOLENTLY. *AK

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