1999 GMC Sonoma: common problems and reliability
83 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Sonoma?The 1999 GMC Sonoma has 83 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 1999 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 GMC Sonoma vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1999 a good year for the Sonoma?
Across the 7 Sonoma model years we track, complaint volume runs from 57 (2002) to 181 (1998). With 83 complaints, the 1999 Sonoma sits below the model's median of 134.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1999 Sonoma
fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Campaign 07E021000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep affection and nostalgia for these compact trucks.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sonoma. See the full Sonoma owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sonoma listings typically run $5,408–$9,999 across 1991 to 2003 model years.
Other Sonoma model years
Compare every Sonoma year side by side to see how 1999 ranks against the rest.
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