1995 GMC Sonoma Review
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
95 Sonoma Ext Cab
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Extended Cab SB
Review
I have owned this truck for the last 7 years. Overall very reliable. Over 200,000 miles on it, have changed the starter and the battery once. Replaced the exhaust sytem (cat converter rattles a bit). Transmisson started shifting rough into second. I changed fluid and filter and after a little while, it seems to shift smoother. biggest complaint rusted out above rear wheels and in corners of the extended cab. It had to rust from the inside out, because by the time i noticed it panels were rusted through. I noticed wherever GM puts those rubber plugs that is where the truck rusted.
Favorite Features
Style and design, very sporty and a lot of parts to customize.
Suggested Improvements
Work on those body panels so they don't rust out like that.
Worst vehicle I have ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
This truck caught fire at 7500 miles. The wiper motors have been replaced. The transmission has been rebuilt. The engine has been rebuilt. The timing chain broke at 60,000 miles. The brakes wear out every 5000 miles. I used to carry a code reader in the truck because I didn't know when it will pop a new code. And today the starter died again. The a/c went out at 75,000 miles. If my son wasn't a mechanic and my daughter loves this truck, I would have junked it ages ago. I finally gave it to my daughter and bought a jeep. Now I am happy. Don't ever buy this truck.
Favorite Features
It looks nice with the two tone paint job.
Suggested Improvements
Replace the engine and transmission.
Great little truck for 11 years
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
I've enjoyed my 11 years with this truck. It's still going strong with only 61k on it, but I'm going to sell it to an employee who needs vehicle and so I can upgrade. Pros: Smooth ride, good handling, nice cab design, lots of room in the ext cab, decent bed room. Cons: The 4 banger could use a bit more power for hiway conditions. Side mirrors are known to fall off by breathing on them (2 times for me). Stock sound system is pretty bad, but easy to upgrade. Repairs: Easy to work on. In 11 years I've replaced 2 batteries, the a/c compressor, EGR sensor, fan clutch, plus normal wear items like brake pads, drive belt, etc.
Favorite Features
Reliability, rear cab room, fuel economy.
Suggested Improvements
Side mirrors, sound system, and could use a little more power. All in all, a darn good truck.
Built on Wednesday!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Extended Cab SB
Review
One tough ole bird! Bought the truck in 2000 with 96K miles from my brother. Got 215K out of her before I put her up for sale. Various maintenance items replaced along the way, water pump at 118K, clutch at 126K, alternator at 127K, fuel pump at 179K, radiator at 214K due a cracked tank. Never had to go into the motor. Origional timing chain was still in service when it sold! Truck had tow package with engine oil cooler. I think that and a healthy diet of Amsoil and Mobil 1 greatly contributed to truck's longevity. Would buy another one in a minute!
Favorite Features
Oil cooler, interior comfort, reliable, fun to drive
Suggested Improvements
Oil cooler lines that don't need to be changed every 75K due to leakage.
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151k, so far so good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck 1 year old with 11k miles. It's absolutely dependable. The CD player quit 6 years ago. It needed new brake pads at 18k miles. I switched to NAPA pads, and now am only on the second set since then. The oil cooler line seeps, and has been like this since 50k miles. It's a minor nuisance, and too big of a pain to change due to its location. The engine mounts needed replacement at 150k. Right now I've still got 4500 miles to a quart of oil. Hazard light switch is absurdly fragile, and it's tough to find one in a junk yard. Over all a very dependable vehicle.
Favorite Features
Dependability
Suggested Improvements
Multifunction switch on column. Hazard light switch needs to be tougher
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