1994 GMC Sonoma engine problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
4
Engine
4
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1
Cooling system: fan
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sonoma engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 GMC Sonoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Engine · NC

The vehicle stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb ford recalled the same problem with aluminum head/steel block and could the cause of the gasket going out. Scc

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IN

When egr valve fails (campain notice g96067) power brakes are very erratic.

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

Whenever driving vehicle would suddenly accelerate for no reason. Could stand on brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle was not controllable. Tried shifting into neutral also failed. Vehicle threw a tie rod into the motor & damaged it. It has be replaced. Sudden acceleration happened on 26 august,2000 and 23 september 20 00. Took vehicle to different dealers for repair due to not being driveable.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Crankshaft rod and pin failed. Nlm

Filed Jun 12, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Master cylinder failed. Yh

Filed Mar 18, 1999 · Engine · CA

Right motor mount failure shifting engine oil filter into mounting bolt puncturing filter and spewing oil on hot engine

Filed Sep 24, 1998 · Engine · MI

Egr valve failed several times, when this happens complete brake loss and loss of control are experienced.

Filed May 12, 1998 · Engine · GA

Engine surges foward intermittently due to egr failure prior to/after manufacturer's recall 96i-067.

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle occasionally.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · CO

Brake rotors failed.

Questions about the 1994 GMC Sonoma engine

Does the 1994 GMC Sonoma have engine problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1994 GMC Sonoma, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 GMC Sonoma engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 GMC Sonoma engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sonoma have bad engine?

The GMC Sonoma model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (26 complaints), 1996 (19 complaints) and 1994 (12 complaints).