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GMC Sonoma 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 GMC Sonoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

136Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes39 complaints

39 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V055000, 99V220000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V258001.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V055000Reported February 28, 2000 - 10,674 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 10,674 vehicles across all affected models.

00V258001Reported September 8, 2000 - 223,194 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 223,194 vehicles across all affected models.

99V220000Reported August 11, 1999 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE02066Opened September 6, 2002 - Closed November 3, 2003

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02066Opened September 6, 2002 - Closed November 3, 2003

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02066Opened September 6, 2002 - Closed November 3, 2003

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02066Opened September 6, 2002 - Closed November 3, 2003

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200018
200126
200210
20037
200417
200524
200614
20076
20082
20103
20131
20143
20151
20162
20171
20201
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.