1993 GMC Sonoma Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1993 GMC Sonoma, and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1993 GMC Sonoma
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Significant wear can develop on the low and reverse clutch preventing the park pawl from engaging. This can prevent a "no park" condition to occur while the engine is running, causing unintentional movement of the vehicle without operator action. (the "no park" condition will not occur while the engine is off.)
Remedy: Dealers will check the transmission fluid for contamination which will indicate if the low or reverse clutch is worn. If the transmission fluid shows contamination, the transmission will be replaced.
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 GMC Sonoma have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle experienced the same problem with the transmission as stated in recall#94v09300, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2003 · Power train
“Seat belts wear excessivly on driver side of vehicles with front bucket seats.this i believe is due to seat belt rubbing and fraying on the cover for the belt on the floorboards ...my vehicle has over”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2002 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 GMC Sonoma (Sonoma 2WD, Sonoma 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–20 / 19–25 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks, Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sonoma model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sonoma model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 GMC Sonoma | 1 | 29 |
| 1992 GMC Sonoma | 1 | 25 |
| 1993 GMC Sonoma | 2 | 58 |
| 1994 GMC Sonoma | 2 | 224 |
| 1995 GMC Sonoma | 3 | 213 |
| 1996 GMC Sonoma | 6 | 148 |
| 1997 GMC Sonoma | 2 | 111 |
| 1998 GMC Sonoma | 3 | 156 |
| 1999 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 57 |
| 2000 GMC Sonoma | 3 | 136 |
| 2001 GMC Sonoma | 1 | 89 |
| 2002 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 57 |
| 2003 GMC Sonoma | 1 | 39 |
| 2004 GMC Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1993 GMC Sonoma
How do I know if my 1993 GMC Sonoma has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1993 GMC Sonoma; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V093000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.