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2001 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Sonoma under individual trim or body names rather than "Sonoma", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (1), Airbags (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

06/24/2004 · Body / structure
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 INSIDE THE PLASTIC COATED CABLE FROM THE TOP WHEN TH…

03/13/2003 · Airbags · crash
THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT.*NLM *JB

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