GMC Sonoma

On certain vehicles, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) caution label contains an incorrect statement.  However, in every case, the owner's manual provided with the vehicle correctly describes the acceptable rear-facing child seat location for the particular vehicle configuration.  Correction:  A correct pressure-sensitive sunshade label and instructions for its application are to be mailed to owners.

Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.  If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.  Correction:  Dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until March 31 2004.

Certain vehicles: Light duty trucks. passenger vehicles and sport utility vehicles. Certain  vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION & ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." When the hazard flasher switch is used to turn the hazard flashers on or off, the retained accessory power (RAP)  feature can be activated without a key in the ignition.  Correction: There is no detrimental effect on vehicle safety so no corrective action is necessary.

Certain vehicles may have incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label.  The payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validated payload.  If the vehicle is loaded to the incorrectly labeled payload, it may not ride and handle in the manner expected by the operator and could lead to loss of vehicle control and and/or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.  Correction:  Dealers will install a new label, directing operators to their owner's manual for payload information.

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies.  Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard.  In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.  Correction:  Suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.