2000 GMC Sonoma body problems

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Body · 104,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the driver side door was loose and failed to close completely. An independent mechanic placed a pin on the bushing and noticed that the frame was completely rusted underneath the cab. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Body, Tires · 85,000 miles · OH

While driving about 35mph, the spare tire fell from below my 2000 gmc sonoma. After stopping and safely getting out of the truck, I discovered that the cable holding the tire in place had broken allowing the spare tire to fall from the truck. Luckily, there was no one behind me at the time as the tire and wheel assembly bounced around and ended up in another lane. I returned the truck to a gm dealer and was told it was not a known safety issue. The repair was to replace the hoist at a cost of $287. It needs to be investigated.

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Body, Tires · 48,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. While driving 25 MPH, the cable that holds the spare tire failed and detached from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the cable was frayed. The dealer stated that there were no existing recalls and that the cable needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 48,000. Updated 03-19-08 *bf updated 03/19/08

Filed Nov 30, 2007 · Body · 50,000 miles · GA

The 3rd door handle allowing a person to gain access to the area behind the driver broke.

Filed Jul 6, 2007 · Body · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the tailgate straps have failed. One has already failed and the other is near failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated gmc recall authorized replacement on july 9, 2007. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Mar 17, 2007 · Body, Seats · 70,000 miles · 00

Passenger and driver seats in my 2000 gmc sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always lock properly and/or get jammed up and have broken. A friend was sitting in the passenger seat and it failed to lock into place to keep it from sliding forward. I adjusted the bolts that fasten the seat to the floor of the vehicle to help 'realign' the seat frame so that the mechanism that keeps the seat from siding front and back would keep the seat locked into position once the seating distance is set. Also, the reclining handle on the passenger side broke off, not allowing for seat back support angle adjustment on the passenger side. The driver's side seat back support adjustment lever often 'sticks' or 'locks' into position....not allowing for seat back rest adjustment. Rear differential sometimes locks up and or slips and shakes and makes noise...especially when sideways force is applied...such as when turning in a curve or circular fashion with the vehicle in motion. Both tailgate support cables broke on the truck. Front driver's side bearing had excess wear and had to be replaced at 65 000 km. Driver's side wiper arm got dislodged from the shaft that turns it and was knocked out of position on 2 occasions. Power steering fails for short intermittent periods when the vehicle is first started from a 'cold' and 'warm' state and the steering becomes stiffer and less responsive. Most noticable at slower vehicle speeds.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Body · 30,450 miles · NY

Vehicle is 5 yrs old, not used for work, 2 nd tailgate cable/strap failure due to rusting of cable. No injury due to other side having been replaced 6 mos prior. New cable purchased and installed at owner expense. All parts saved and available because seems to be a material defect.

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Body · 34 miles · IN

While sitting on the tailgate of truck, both tailgate support cables broke. My tailgate has big dents where it came down on the bumper.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Body · 87,000 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated while opening the tailgate both cables fractured without warning. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate: hinge and attachments. The VIN was not included in the recall because of the year model of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2006 · Body · 51,002 miles · NY

The tailgate cables broke(rusted through inside plastic covering) causing the gate to drop onto the rear bumper area, causing dents in the gate. I was very fortunate no one or anything was sitting on the tailgate. I feel gm should pay for the replacement of the cables and repair of the tailgate.