Component Record

GMC Sonoma 1996 Visibility Problems

31 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1996 GMC Sonoma - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage31 complaints

31 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V008001Reported January 27, 1997 - 55 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 55 vehicles across all affected models.

98V150001Reported July 1, 1998 - 1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,557,585 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes56 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.