2001 GMC Sonoma - Reliability

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SL Regular Cab Pickup (2.2L 4-cyl. FFV 5-speed Manual 6.1 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2001 GMC Sonoma by Identifix

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W engine only), Air Pump and Hose Assembly, and the Flexible Fuel Sensor (2.2L VIN 5 Flexible Fuel engine only). The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Air Pump and Hose Assembly is $233.60 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Flexible Fuel Sensor is $206.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transfer Case Encoder Motor. Failure of the Transfer Case Motor Assembly applies to (4 Wheel Drive Vehicles) only. The cost to replace the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly is estimated at $442.71 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. The cost to replace the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) is estimated at $929.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Sonoma by Identifix

	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2001 GMC Sonoma - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2001 GMC Sonoma by Identifix

Reliability History for GMC Sonoma by Identifix

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