1998 GMC Sonoma engine problems

11 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
3
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
Engine: gasoline
2
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sonoma engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 GMC Sonoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 7, 2009 · Engine, Lights · 179,500 miles · WV

I have not had any wrecks or anything like that, yet. My turn signals don't work properly one of my low been headlights keeps blowing and my taillights don't work. I have changed the bulbs just for them to blow when I test them. And no I do not touch the glass on the headlights. I seen there was a recall on the lighting system and on the wiring system, could this be my problem?

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Engine · 46,637 miles · KS

1998 gmc sonoma engine needed to be replaced.***no answer required*** *mr a strange sound was coming from the engine. The consumer stated that the vehicle was regularly maintenanced. The consumer requested to compensated for a portion of the damages.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Engine · 101,500 miles · IL

Dt: the caller said the liner of the exhaust pipe broke off and clogged the catalytic converter, causing air flow to be blocked and stalling while driving. It happened at any speed, but mostly when going at low speeds and taking off. She took the vehicle to dealer on july 24, 2005 for inspection, and dealer said there was no recall on this and they did not have the parts. They will have the parts in september. She could drive the vehicle until then. The caller was concerned about driving the vehicle because of stalling. She talked to the manufacturer on july 26, 2005. They said it was okay to drive it until the caller told manufacturer how unsafe it was to drive. Then, manufacturer told her not to drive.

Filed Jul 19, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · IN

Consumer states during the last sixth months on several occasions the windshield wipers, when activated, work for a few seconds and then stop, causing a visibility problem, consumer has roated the wiper knob to high, turned it off, and slowed it down, neither of which relieve the problem, dealer stated motor needed replaced, however consumer feels that the motor was not the problem, so he is continuing to drive the vehicle as is. Serpentine belt failed and was replaced.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Engine · ME

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Engine · CT

Engine would make knocking noises. Took to dealer & informed consumer of possible defective crahkshaft. No known solution for knocking problem.

Filed May 10, 1999 · Engine · CA · fire

Paper or some like object must have blowen onto the muffler from the road surface, catching truck on fire.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · CA

A/c clutch failed. Nlm

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Rocker plate gasket failed prior to recall notice. Mjs

Filed Jun 8, 1998 · Engine · VA · fire

While driving vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, fire department was unable to determine whether it was gas or electrical.

Questions about the 1998 GMC Sonoma engine

Does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have engine problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 1998 GMC Sonoma, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 GMC Sonoma engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 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).