1998 GMC Sonoma SLS review from North America
"A feature packed entry level truck designed for the city boy with a country soul"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front U-Joint had to be replaced at 75,000 Miles.
The finish scratches easily.
The lumbar support know broke when I over twisted it.
The emergency break pedal gets stuck, so I must push the pedal while pulling the emergency break release.
General comments?
The truck handles well in the summer, but lacks traction in the snow.
The Anti-Lock Brake System is very good in the snow letting the truck spin out only on glare ice.
The gas mileage is incredible in the city averaging 24-28 in the city on 89 octane.
There is excessive road noise.
The stereo system is incredible for a factory system, especially the "Auto Volume System" which turns up and down the volume as you accelerate.
The retained power is a very convenient feature.
The headlight system is set a little late for driving in rain (meaning that if it is a dreary day, I normally have to turn on my headlights manually about 10 to 15 minutes before the sensor detects they should be on).
The 5 speed stick is very responsive and allows for full use of engine power.
The cabin lighting system is designed very well; almost every area (including the foot wells) is lit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Tracer |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2003 |