2000 GMC Sonoma SLS review from North America

I bought the car with the third door handle broken. The handle is thin plastic and easily breakable in cold weather. The engine had a stuck lifter at 95000 and was an inexpensive repair. I replaced all of the tire bearings after the front right bearing wore down at 96500 miles.

I have the 4x4 off-road package which makes for great handling off road. I live eight miles from the closest city and when it snows the road are not plowed for a few days. I have no problem driving in 12 inches of snow. The day I bought the truck took it off-road in a field to test its ability and I was impressed. The four wheel drive with a locking differential allow for good traction on grass or snow.

The truck has predictable handling on road with a little tire hop in turns. The 4.3 liter gives good acceleration that can beat or match almost any small truck I pull up to. The anti-lock brakes make for average handling under excessive braking.

For a small truck it has an aggressive stance. The heigh ride hight, wide flares, 31 inch tires, and black paint with matching black window tint compliment its looks.

The jump seat in the back is so small and uncomfortable for a passenger that I don't use it.

For those who want to install an aftermarket radio I found that the dash was very easy to dismantle.

The truck has never had any major engine or transmission problems and I don't expect any in the near future.