Component Record

GMC Sonoma 1998 Electrical System Problems

9 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1998 GMC Sonoma - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V208001Reported November 25, 1997 - 33,973 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 33,973 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility56 Seats31 Brakes18 Vehicle Structure15 Air Bags11 Power Train11

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.