10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 GMC Sonoma engine problems

engine problem

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1996 GMC Sonoma Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 131999

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly.. my husband is able to recall more.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 241999

(reported on)

Sonoma 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle does not idle down when you release the clutch or release the gas pedal while driving. Mjs

- Pascagoula, MS, USA

problem #1

Apr 271996

Sonoma

  • miles
When engine idles high, vehicle will not decellerate when gas pedal is released; also intermittent stalling.

- Blythewood, SC, USA

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