2001 GMC Sonoma: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · OH

My truck radiator started to smell as if it had a leak. I took it to a radiator shop. This shop happens to be very close to the gm plant in dayton, ohio. The man took one look at the truck. He explained to me that all the radiators for this truck from the 2001 years were sent to him prior to installing. He said they had been left outside for a period of time and all of them had to be cleaned out because of heavy rust. He stated mine must of been missed. The rust in the radiator was so thick it was like mud! He replaced the radiator, hoses and even had to replace the radiator fluid reservoir because it literally had inches of rust in it. This is something the company knew about and I should not of had to replace it. The next thing to happen is to the drive train. The truck is making a whining noise - sounds like some tires do. We have taken it to several places to repair and no one can figure out what is causing the sound. We have replaced so many parts, many of them more than once in a short period of time. I have put over $3000 of work in the truck just over the last month and am not yet finished. The brackets holding the rear suspension in place are crumbling in my hand. The muffler is leaking. It is stalling for no apparent reason. And is idling very fast even tho it has had regular tune ups and maintenance. The tailgate is broken - you can just pull it off the truck. This is not normal wear and tear. The whining continues whenever it is being driven. Whatever happened to companies being responsible for the quality of the vehicle! God knows most of us cant buy a new one at $35,000+ to.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · OR

I have been dealing with balking, stalling of my vehicle. I have had several repairs/replacement of parts. The problem is still with my vehicle. I have had the computer replaced, the fuel relay pump, wires replaced, fuel filter, but I am still having this problem. It is intermittent, which makes it more scary.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · 50,000 miles · KY

My gmc truck has had many problems with the fuel and emissions system but now the truck hesitates and stalls on a regular basis. The truck will stall while driving it causing a very unsafe atmosphere. While accelerating the truck will sometimes hesitate which slows down acceleration. Many other chevy/gmc s-10 owners have told me about the same problems.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Fuel system, Transmission · 20,957 miles · WA

Nary 05/28/2003 *mr the vehicle stalled out on four different occasions, fuel pump was replaced, and the power train control module was fixed. The consumer feels that the vehicle is a serious safety defect and noncomformity that leaves them an as well as other motorist at risk of a serious accident.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Engine · CA

While traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further information.