Model year
2001 GMC Sonoma
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 89 complaints for the 2001 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 (23), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (7), SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
00V228003 · Aug 7, 2000
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT…
Complaints
89 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. 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 · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Sonoma 2WD (FFV) · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sonoma 2WD (FFV) · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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