Component Record

GMC Sonoma 1996 Brakes Problems

56 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1996 GMC Sonoma - 38% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage56 complaints

56 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V146001Reported September 11, 1997 - 146,167 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 146,167 vehicles across all affected models.

99V193000Reported July 19, 1999 - 1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 1,125,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility31 Engine21 Power Train17 Air Bags10 Electrical System9 Vehicle Speed Control7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.