2001 GMC Sonoma body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 26 complaints for the 2001 GMC Sonoma, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tailgate cables broke on my 2001 GMC sonoma. One person was sitting on tailgate, when second person sat down. Both cables broke and dumped them on the ground.
Dt*: the contact stated while sitting on the tailgate, the cable attachment fractured without warning. There were no injuries. The cable, although encased in plastic, retained moisture and resulted in a rusting of the cable material. The dealer replaced the cable. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000, regarding the structure. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Other problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sonoma
- Brakes 18 complaints