Model year
2003 GMC Sonoma
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 39 complaints for the 2003 GMC Sonoma (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under SONOMA CREW. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are EQUIPMENT (3), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (3), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (3). 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
04V132000 · Mar 18, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Complaints
39 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SONOMA CREW | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 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 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 2WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sonoma 4WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 GMC Sonoma at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.