Model year
2000 GMC Sonoma
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 136 complaints for the 2000 GMC Sonoma (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS (33), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (24), SEATS (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
00V258001 · Sep 8, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE…
00V055000 · Feb 28, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT…
99V220000 · Aug 11, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND…
Complaints
136 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 0, injury field 9, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02066 | ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Sep 6, 2002 | Nov 3, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma 2WD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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