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1995 GMC Sonoma Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Sonoma have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the pressure relief devices.

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FFar more problems than a typical Sonoma year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

1995 GMC Sonoma recalls 7

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Fuel system: pressure relief devices

07E021000742 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
The risk
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

Fuel system

06E04300088,303 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
The risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
The fix
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings

06E0410007,800 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
The risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on may 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.

Service brakes: antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip

99V1930001,125,749 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
The risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Service brakes: antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip

99I0060002,400,000 vehicles affected

The problem
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.
The risk
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.

Visibility: windshield wiper / washer

98V1500011,557,585 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
The risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Seat belts

97V096001586,058 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
The risk
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

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GMC Sonoma: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19990100-A
19980400-D
19970300-C
19960900-F
19950700-F
19940600-D
19930400-D
19920300-C
19910200-B
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Questions about the 1995 GMC Sonoma

Does the 1995 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 1995 GMC Sonoma: pressure relief devices (March 2007); fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2006); antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (July 1999) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 1995 GMC Sonoma had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 1995 GMC Sonoma a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC Sonoma year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 1995 GMC Sonoma has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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