1999 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonoma years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma. That is the most of any Sonoma model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 25% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tailgate support cables (EA05008) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed May 19, 2006.
- Tailgate support cable(s) break (RQ04012) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
07-2007 went to have a fuel injection service done on the truck and the truck kept shutting off. Could not hold pressure. Filled the tank last night and when slowing or stopped the tank reads empty. *tr
Dt: from the date of purchase the parking brake failed. Brakes have been readjusted several times. Vehicle is inspected each year, and owner has to repair the brake so it can pass inspection. This cost large amounts of money, and gm won't cooperate with him.*ak
While driving vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. *ak
The abs braking pump continues to run while the vehicle is turned off. The dealership is aware of the problem. *jb *scc
Other Chevrolet Sonoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Sonoma | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Sonoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonoma model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.