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GMC Sonoma 1996 Power Train Problems

17 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1996 GMC Sonoma - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V035000Reported February 22, 1996 - 24,906 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 24,906 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes56Visibility31Engine21Air Bags10Electrical System9Vehicle Speed Control7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.