1999 GMC Sonoma SLS review from North America
"Dependable truck for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. Well, the clutch just went out, but at 165,000 miles, I guess that's to be expected. I replaced the original brake pads at 150,000, but there was plenty of pad left. Tires every 50,000 miles. That's it - all I do is regular oil & filter changes every 5,000 miles. Thing's the most reliable truck I've ever owned.
The GM dealer will rape you on parts and service - have a local independent shop do any big maintenance.
General comments?
Decent truck for the price. I've beat the poor thing to death, and it still starts and runs perfectly. The 2.2L engine is gutless, but I bought it for fuel mileage, which is still getting ~25mpg at 75mph.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2003 |