1994 Chevrolet Sonoma
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. If consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. but, problem IS intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. jiggling the circuit board IS the only solution so far. also back up light switch failed and was replaced four times but goes out withintwo weeks each time. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Unknown or other
While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. Consumer continued to drive. contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes lock up continuously, accident occurred on one occasion due to loss of control, repairs made however problems continue.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Driver applied the brakes and vehicle kept on rolling about 20-30 feet. driver noticed that the brakes went all the way to the floor. once the driver attempted to stop, the vehicle was rear ended. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed when consumer pushed on pedal, vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in a mishap. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Owner has ABS brakes, when brakes are used they lock up, owner also notes that vehicle was taken to dealers they said the rear brakes were worn. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed six times, once causing an accident.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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