ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Opened Oct 31, 1994
Closed Feb 28, 2000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 99I006000
1995 Chevrolet Sonoma
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 31, 2000
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Sonoma, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and visibility categories. 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| May 2000 | 1 | 4 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes250.0%
- Engine125.0%
- Visibility125.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Engine
Filed May 31, 2000
THE ENGINE FAILED TWICE. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 784674
- Incident
- May 1, 2000
Brakes
Filed Dec 30, 1999
THERE IS A LOUD NOISE HEARD WHEN DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS / WET PAVEMENT. THE TRUCK CONTINUED MOVING SLOWLY DOWN, BUT DIDN'T STOP. SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 853435
- Incident
- May 10, 1995
Brakes
Filed Mar 28, 1998
VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO BRAKES EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
- NHTSA ID
- 532928
- Incident
- Aug 27, 1996
Visibility
Filed Dec 12, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
- NHTSA ID
- 526143
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1997
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
17-NA-073
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
220801
SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG
3232
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PAINT CODE UNKNOWN FOR FRONT BUMPER AND WHEEL FLARE. *EH
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.