Does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, other, exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 GMC Sonoma recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC Sonoma?

156 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 GMC Sonoma recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 GMC Sonoma. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1998 GMC Sonoma recalls, newest first

March 12, 2007NHTSA 07E021000742 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 11, 2000NHTSA 00V22000014,279 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864MM above the road surface.
Consequence: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 25, 1997NHTSA 97V20800133,973 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Consequence: The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 24, 1997NHTSA 97V21800019,716 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Consequence: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 156 complaints about the 1998 GMC Sonoma with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer23
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor20
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner19
Service brakes16
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11

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Questions

Does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, other, exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 GMC Sonoma recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC Sonoma?: 156 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.