1993 GMC Sonoma SLE review from North America
"This is a very good small truck to own, in my opinion"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Digital dash quit working correctly. I fixed it with a rebuilt part I got on-line for $45.
Replaced two ball joints.
Radiator repaired once.
Body is rusted badly, however I live on a gravel road and seldom wash the truck.
Has a small electrical glitch currently. The truck will shut itself off momentarily and then recover. I believe it is a bad connection on the ECM.
General comments?
This truck rides like a dream, although the bucket seats become tiresome after about 7-8 hours of travel.
This is the extended cab, and the jump seats are good only for young children for any length of time.
The interior has worn like iron for me. The truck has plenty of power for its size. I use it as a truck, so no pampering here. I haul my own firewood and this truck will pull a ton of scrap metal on my trailer.
I would buy a new one if it was just like this one, as I prefer the first body style over the second. I would really like a 4dr version, but, too late for that.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 195000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2009 |