1993 GMC Sonoma
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1993 GMC Sonoma. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle IS in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Significant wear can develop on the low and reverse clutch preventing the park pawl from engaging. This can prevent a "no park" condition to occur while the engine IS running, causing unintentional movement of the vehicle without operator action. (The "no park" condition will not occur while the engine IS off.)
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a vehicle accident and injury to persons in the path of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will check the transmission fluid for contamination which will indicate if the low or reverse clutch IS worn. If the transmission fluid shows contamination, the transmission will be replaced.
Owner complaints
58 complaints8 involved a crash3 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The vehicle experienced the same problem with the transmission as stated in recall#94v09300, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts wear excessivly on driver side of vehicles with front bucket seats.this I believe IS due to seat belt rubbing and fraying on the cover for the belt on the floorboards ...my vehicle has over 100K mi.but this problem has been there for at least 5 years and possibly 50 or 60 k miles... The…
Seat belts wear excessivly on driver side of vehicles with front bucket seats.this I believe IS due to seat belt rubbing and fraying on the cover for the belt on the floorboards ...my vehicle has over 100K mi.but this problem has been there for at least 5 years and possibly 50 or 60 k miles... The area that frays IS approximately 5 or 6 inches behind the retraction stop on the seat belt ...appears only driver side IS affected. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When vehicle was owned by other family member, vehicle experienced a "no park" condition. a crashed took place, $2700 in damage to other vehicle. at the time we were un aware of a recall that was out there for this condition. wasn't we found this out, we contacted GMC. they said there was…
When vehicle was owned by other family member, vehicle experienced a "no park" condition. a crashed took place, $2700 in damage to other vehicle. at the time we were un aware of a recall that was out there for this condition. wasn't we found this out, we contacted GMC. they said there was nothing that could be done about it. when this accident took place the vehicle had less than 100,000 miles. they would not even acknowledge that there was a recall. I wanted to contact the nhtsa to notify them of the condition of the transmission and speak to representitive. thank you. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Dealer failed, gm called but steve, said it was all in my head. Took vehicle to derry brothers in burlinton, iowa , but still having problems, had to pin the brake caliper pins and put set screw to hold them in, replaced water pump 3 times brakes 24 times, calipers 3 times, front rottors 3…
Dealer failed, gm called but steve, said it was all in my head. Took vehicle to derry brothers in burlinton, iowa , but still having problems, had to pin the brake caliper pins and put set screw to hold them in, replaced water pump 3 times brakes 24 times, calipers 3 times, front rottors 3 times,and rear drums 3 times, electical componets every 6MO to year, now radiator IS going go through 4 tires every 4 to 6 mo,and other problems with dealer!!!!!!
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
The main computer failed. *yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 60 mph right rear tire had a tread separation. Had a blowup the first time. Then, pulled over and saw tread off the tire. uniroyal p235/75 r15.*ak the customer states he lost control of the vehicle and got in the ditch when the tire blew up. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
The egr valve gets full of carbon and, about every 1000 miles, cause the truck to quit and the brakes to stop operating, putting our safety at risk. I bought the truck used from my father-in-law and he did not encounter this problem. I have taken the truck to the same mechanic that he did and he…
The egr valve gets full of carbon and, about every 1000 miles, cause the truck to quit and the brakes to stop operating, putting our safety at risk. I bought the truck used from my father-in-law and he did not encounter this problem. I have taken the truck to the same mechanic that he did and he has cleaned out the carbon twice now. but I took it to the original dealer and they found the same problem and said they have found that around the high 90,000 and 100,000 mileage mark, this egr valve IS a problem in this truck engine. it continues to be a more frequent problem, especially obvious on longer trips. the truck simply quits when you decelerate to come to a stop and the brakes give out. you have to constantly restart the engine or try coasting into the stop, put the truck in neutral and keep the engine reving, so it hopefully won't stop. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When I took the truck to the dealer to be fixed the dealer made the comment "this IS a common problem" with the steering columns. if you can send me a e-mail address I can send photos of the steering column and the cracks in the metal. There was only about 3/4 of an inch of metal holding the…
When I took the truck to the dealer to be fixed the dealer made the comment "this IS a common problem" with the steering columns. if you can send me a e-mail address I can send photos of the steering column and the cracks in the metal. There was only about 3/4 of an inch of metal holding the steering column together. I hate to think what the results would be if this failure had occured in a emergency situation. joe gilardi. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer could not duplicate problem. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving hot water heater blew up inside of the cab, causing the cab to fill up with steam, and making it impossible to see out of windows. Mechanic said heater was corroded. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Basically what happened was what IS described in the report for the nhtsa campaign number 94v-93000. the truck was in park idling and it surged forward hitting a wall in a parking garage. I have contacted GMC and they have issued me a file # of 99311914, but said that I must contact you in order to go any further with this issue. any help would be greatly appreciated. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I have tried calling a dealer - they know no more than I do. help!!
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When driving vehicle at various speeds, ABS brakes would fail to stop vehicle. Would fade out, and stopping distance has been increased. Vehicle also hesitated in reverse. When in drive position would ramble & lose power. Also, there are defective valves in engine. also defective driveshaft rubber bearings cause vehicle to vibrate. Have taken vehicle to midas & not dealership. The problem could not be solved. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Engine oil cooler line hose broken causing oil leakage, due to design flaw, both brake line and cooler line are located together and the friction/chaffing resulted in broken line. yh
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers stop working for no apparent reason. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When braking on wet pavement, brake pedal goes to pedal stop and vehicle IS not stopping. the dealer has put on brake booster, ABS dump valve master cylinder bled and adjusted brakes. GMC was involved with diagnosis. this was done one year ago truck still does this. I realize recall under way…
When braking on wet pavement, brake pedal goes to pedal stop and vehicle IS not stopping. the dealer has put on brake booster, ABS dump valve master cylinder bled and adjusted brakes. GMC was involved with diagnosis. this was done one year ago truck still does this. I realize recall under way involving 4WD vehicles but not two wheel drive. from what I have read sounds like the same problem. how should I go about getting this resolved? so far about $1800.00 has been put into this problem. I do not know where to go get a resolution to this.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Possible alernator failure resulted in fire. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Unknown or other
While driving at 55 mph and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to floorboard, and the ABS didn't work . also, engine check light kept coming on. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver was rearended when driver side seatback collapsed, causing back injuires.*ak
- Suspension › Front
The front end suspension frame pulls to right while driving. Speed not a factor. Will be taking to dealer to check. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes applied, ir seems a sthough there was a termporary loss of vacuum. There have been no further problems to this date. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train › Automatic transmission
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. while the consumer was driving on an interstate, vehicle lost power and caught on fire. the consumer barely got out of the vehicle due to trouble with the locks. Consumer put the fire out. Fire department, as well as the police arrived at the scene. the consuemr suffered minor burns. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes lock up in wet weather.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Brake fluid IS running out of vehicle while driving or parked. Dealer notified, and will not repair unless cost IS paid by the consumer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle didn't stop. The fluid was gone, but no brake fluid light came on, fluid was leaking. Dealer has not seen.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39728Rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch).
- 3928695-C-52 campaign bulletin.
- 39285Letter announcing the re-issue of product campaign 93-c-52.
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