1991 GMC Sonoma Consumer Reviews

Good truck

Written by: Capt Phil on 04/28/2008

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

Bought this Sonoma used, from private party, but was a previous utility company truck. It had about 70,000 miles then, and now has 130,000. It's handy, and has hauled well over a ton(!) in the bed, plus towing a heavy trailer. The 4wd shift lever on the floor is far superior to the later push-button models, which are much more complicated, more expensive to repair, and cannot be shifted on-the-fly, as the floor lever can be (2wd to 4wd hi, only - you have to stop to get it into lo 4wd). All in all, a robust little truck, easy to get into the tight off-road places I've taken it. I also have a lumber rack, which can put excessive strain on the bed supports. I had mine reinforced.

Favorite Features

Reliable 4wd, easy handling, good off-road capability with 235-75/15 tires. Nice load/tow capabilities. Better transmission & cheaper to repair than older models. 4.3L V-6 seems like a good, strong engine to me.

Suggested Improvements

Reinforce bed with welded steel underneath, if you use a lumber rack. Shoulder/belt harness mechanism is crap. Indicator lights on 4wd lever failing. Transmission reputed to fail sometime after 90,000, but mine is still going at 130,000.

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Great lil truck

Written by: dxfhd on 08/02/2007

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Standard Cab LB

Review

I had it only a little while now but it's going great. I had a short on the oil pressure sensor but aside that it's perfect. Keep an eye out for rotten beds, the boxes that bolt the cab to the frame and the rear of the front wheel wells. They also have a habit of the door pins wearing out but that's only about 5$ to fix. If you don't have winter you should be all good. If you're not 4x4 be careful on wet roads as the truck wants to let the back hang loose on left turns snow don't matter much with a couple of sandbags. I've driven a few trucks and this has to be my favorite. Good on gas, acceleration, and hauling heavy loads.

Favorite Features

Manual transmission is great smooth and strong, but not as nasty agressive as others. Smooth clutch.

Suggested Improvements

Lacks hp on the 2.8l version no good off road without 4x4 and mods. could use worklight for bed.

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My little GMC

Written by: dallask on 01/30/2005

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Standard Cab SB

Review

I have owned this truck for 2 1/2 years and I love it. It pulled an 18 foot trailer loaded with furniture no problem. An extended cab would have been better for my work. Also, the 4.3 liter v6 only gets about 17-19 mpg. Very dependable and reliable- I have only replaced the alternator in 50,000 miles.

Favorite Features

Sporty style. strong motor-160,000 miles doing fine

Suggested Improvements

Seats wore out at 100,000

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TimsTruck

Written by: For Sale on 12/04/2004

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr STD Standard Cab LB

Review

Bought this truck a couple months ago when my 91 Voyager's tranny went out. Was going to fix it up as necessary so it would be reliable...didn't need to fix much. This is a very reliable piece of machinery. Never have I been able to get 33 mpg out of anything except a car! Very reliable, very nice truck!

Favorite Features

Seatbelts are long enough to reach around my wife's body - don't tell her I said that. Non-power steering as easy to steer as power steering without all the troubles.

Suggested Improvements

No improvements necessary - cupholders would have been nice, but hey! I can put my Mountain Dew on the seat!

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Great PU Truck

Written by: JRR1 on 02/26/2003

Vehicle

1991 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

great AMERICAN truck! Easy to drive, good off the road and good on the freeway. Good Milage for a large V6 about 24 mpg. Dependable.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

inline 6

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