CarRecallWatchThe 1992 GMC Sonoma has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18 reports).
1992 GMC Sonoma recalls
Most common 1992 GMC Sonoma problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
AFTER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 35 MPH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARDS AND KNOCKED THE CONSUMER DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT HURT. *NLM
IT WAS APPROX. 70 DEG. F. WE WERE GOING ABOUT 60 MPH. ON THE PA. TURNPIKE EAST OF PITTSBURGH. THE TIRES LOOKED FINE THE LAST TIME WE STOPPED. THEY HAD 80 PSI. IN THEM, WHICH IS MAX PRESSURE FOR THOSE TIRES. THE LEFT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE JUST EXPLODED, IT THREW THE ENTIRE TREAD OFF, LEAVING THE DEAD CARCASS ON THE WHEEL. I DON'T HAVE THE DOT NUMBER BECAUSE WHEN WE GOT BACK, I WENT TO THE BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE COMPANY STORE IN MERRILLVILLE, IN. AND COMPLAINED. THEY REPLACED THE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. MY FATHER BOUGHT THOSE TIRES IN 1997. THEY ARE THE SAME AS WHAT WAS ORIGINAL ON THE MOTORHOME. I AQUIRED IT FROM HIM IN AUGUST. THE BAD PART IS THE DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL THE TREAD DID UNDERNEITH TH
RIGHT FRONT BRAKES WEAR EXCESSIVELY IN SHOR PERIOD OF TIME. BRAKING BECOMES DIFFICULT AND VEHICLE HAS TENDENCY TO VEER TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. MUST EXERT EXTREME PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. RESIDUE FROM BRAKE SHOES IS EVIDENT ON WHEEL
ON THE THREE OCCASIONS ,WHEN THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS HIGH AND IT IS QUITE HUMID WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WILL FAIL TO THE POINT WHERE THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE THE GEARS. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN OFF IGNITION AND MUST WAIT ABOUT 15 MIN, SO IT CAN COOL DOWN. A PRIVATE TRANSMISSION GARAGE CLAIMED ENGINE WILL GET HOT, CAUSING HYDRALIC CLUTCH TO BOIL WHICH WILL CAUSE LOSS OF ABILITY TO MOVE CLUTCH PLATES ,NOT ALLOWING THE CLUTCH TO DISENGAGE.*AK
1992 GMC Sonoma questions
Does the 1992 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 GMC Sonoma: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Sonoma?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18), Power Train (3), Equipment (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 GMC 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.