1998 Chevrolet Sonoma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma.

Most common 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	2
Power Train	2
Structure	1

What owners report

2005-01-25, Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THEM ON A FASTER SPEED THEY WILL COME ON. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT HANDLES WERE BROKEN, THEY DID NOT RECLINE AND METAL WAS WHITE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, AND THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE BROKEN AND RUSTED. *JB.. VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A LARGE VAN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALMOST ALWAYS WORKED WHEN IT WAS DRY OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK OUT THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND FOUND THE SOLDER JOINT TO THE RELAY CRACKED. *AK

2004-12-03, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

2003-08-08, Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB

1998 Chevrolet Sonoma questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Power Train (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.