2002 Chevrolet Sonoma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1) · Air Bags:frontal (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (69)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-04-28 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 42,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet sonoma. the contact stated that the plastic handle on the rear driver side door has failed on three different occasions. the dealer replaced the door handle at the owner's expense. after the failure, the contact was unable to open the door from the exterior or interior of the vehicle. the dealer is unable to…”
2004-10-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 32,061 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving between 45 mph & 50 mph i had to brake hard the brake system shot brake fluid onto the exhaust manifold and started a fire in the engine compartment dealer is currently looking at truck for repairs. *nm…”
2002-08-23 · Air Bags:frontal“consumer states that while driving at 50 mph the consumer ran into a boulder head on and none of the air bags deployed. contacted dealer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.