- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 GMC Sonoma Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Sonoma have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the pressure relief devices.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Sonoma year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 GMC Sonoma recalls 4
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.
- The risk
- These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
- The risk
- The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- The risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.
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GMC Sonoma: every year compared
All Sonoma years1998 GMC Sonoma vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1998 GMC C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC Blazer | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C10753 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K 3500 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Sonoma
Does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 GMC Sonoma: pressure relief devices (March 2007); exterior lighting (August 2000); front underhood (November 1997); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (November 1997). 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 1998 GMC Sonoma had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 GMC Sonoma a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: 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 1998 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