Component Record

GMC Sonoma 1997 Seat Belts Problems

2 distinct owners reported a seat belts problem on the 1997 GMC Sonoma - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V096001Reported June 12, 1997 - 586,058 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 586,058 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes44 Visibility31 Engine11 Power Train10 Air Bags10 Fuel and Propulsion System9

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.