1992 GMC Sonoma SLE EXT/Cab review from North America
"A great little truck if you can handle the repair costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor failed. Cost about $75 and was very easy to replace myself. Drastically improved my fuel consumption.
CV-joint boot tore at 170000km. Can happen to any older vehicle though.
Rear leaf spring broke before I purchased the truck. Cost me about $300 to buy aftermarket ones and replaced myself.
Upper and lower ball joints along with idler arm need to be replaced soon. S-10s have a history of going through a lot of these. Will cost about $600 to replace at a repair shop.
Trip counter does not work anymore. Common problem with early 90's GM's.
Paint is showing a few rust spots, but otherwise is in very good condition.
Both rear and front bumpers are not chrome so they are rusting the worst.
General comments?
I have the extended cab. Being 6', I find the cab almost too small. I don't recommend having passengers in the back seats. Only enough room for some more cargo.
After replacing the oxygen sensor and spark plugs, I found that it still has lots of power.
I am able to pull small trailers quite well in 4th gear on the highway.
The ride is typical of a truck. A little bouncy for my liking sometimes.
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| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 185000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2003 |