2001 GMC Sonoma
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 34 of 89 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 136 in 2000 to 89 in 2001.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | vs. 2001 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–3,900 | 2,700–3,900 | 2,850–4,450 | 2,850–4,450 | 2,850–4,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–23 | 16–23 | 14–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–20 / 19–26 | 14–20 / 19–26 | 13–19 / 17–25 | 12–19 / 16–25 | 12–19 / 17–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–555 | 386–555 | 404–635 | 404–635 | 404–635 | |
| Complaints filed | 57 | 136 | 89 | 57 | 39 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sonoma have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 GMC Sonoma?
Body, Seats & Latches: 34 of 89 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2001 GMC Sonoma get?
EPA rates it 14–22 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 GMC Sonoma?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 14 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg | $4,150 | 592 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $4,450 (high) | 635 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SEAT BELTS · Campaign 00V228003 · Aug 22, 2000
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.