2001 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sonoma years
Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Sonoma. That ranks 5th out of 9 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2001 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

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

Air Bags1
Structure1 · ~28,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Structure150%28,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.

The tailgate cable snapped and broke. This occurred while carrying a load with the tailgate in the down position. The tailgate fell onto the bumper. Upon inspection of the tailgate by the dealership they noticed that the cable was corroded and rusted. *ak the problem seemed to be water running down…

Structure · received Jun 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10064630

The air bags failed to deploy in an accident.*nlm *jb

Air Bags · received Mar 13, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 568273

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Sonoma?

Owners most often report air bags, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Sonoma?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.