2000 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sonoma years
Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Sonoma. That ranks 6th out of 9 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Sonoma.

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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.

Driver's side tire rubbed a hole in the brake line. This caused the brakes to malfunction. The consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 10, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10050376

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Sonoma?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Sonoma?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.