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US recalls (1)
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CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk and remedy
Risk: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Label
2004-03-19 · campaign 2004-105
On certain vehicles, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) caution label contains an incorrect statement. However, in every case, the owner's manual provided with the vehicle correctly describes the acceptable rear-facing child seat location for the particular vehicle configuration. Correction: A correct pressure-sensitive sunshade label and instructions for its application are to be mailed to owners.
Owner complaints (39)
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Sonoma (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 58).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 GMC Sonoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 GMC Sonoma | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 GMC Sonoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sonoma 2WD 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sonoma 2WD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Sonoma 2WD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 2WD 4.3 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sonoma 4WD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Sonoma 4WD 4.3 L Manual 5-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
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