1994 GMC Sonoma SLS from North America - Comments

8th Mar 2003, 11:56

"Good and reliable until 100,000 miles"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Wiper control module went out at 80,000 miles, $110.00.

Service engine soon light comes on and off; has done this since 74,000 miles, yet dealer says no codes show for it, $120.00 for codes to not be read.

Wheel sensor controlling the Anti Lock Braking System and dash light for actual anti lock brakes to function went out at 90,000 miles, $250.00.

The 4 wheel drive dash switch had to be replaced at 101,000 miles as button inside broke, $30.00.

Encoder motor on transmission which allows you to switch or engage to 4 wheel drive went out at 114,000 miles, $583.82.

Metal passenger door window crank handle broke in half, $35.00.

General electrical shorts or circuitry faults throughout vehicle.

General comments?

This truck served me well over the past 4 years until all the electrical problems aroused.

If you have the money and patience as service requires days go for it.

Interior is made cheaply as all plastic and it rattles and squeaks, very noisy after 80,000 miles.


17th Feb 2004, 16:31

Oil coolant lines need some serious thought on how to make them last longer then a few thousand miles, I have put a new engine in mine because of these lines, and now after a new motor, another line has burst at the fitting and I almost lost this engine. I have put a lot of money in this truck, although it has the power I like and it looks good, I think I need something a little more reliable.

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