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1992 Gmc Sonoma

Based on reports from 33 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
33
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
4

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 33 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

wont start intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

11 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:discMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip11 (33%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc3 (9%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads2 (6%)
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack2 (6%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator1 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages1 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum1 (3%)

1992 Gmc Sonoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1992 Gmc Sonoma, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Gmc Sonoma, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Gmc Sonoma, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack Issues

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Gmc Sonoma, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Gmc Sonoma. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E041000May 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

99V193000May 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1992 Gmc Sonoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks)

This vehicle

33

Class avg

88

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1992 Gmc Sonoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Gmc Sonoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Gmc Sonoma is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Gmc Sonoma reliable?
The 1992 Gmc Sonoma has 33 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Gmc Sonoma problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Gmc Sonoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Gmc Sonoma has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Sonoma problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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