1995 GMC Sonoma Review

love these trucks

Written by: franco on 07/05/2009

Vehicle

1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Standard Cab SB

Review

these trucks are fun and great on gas and easy to work on. simple technology and basic design is what I like about these trucks.

Favorite Features

gas milege

Suggested Improvements

some parts are over priced, like fuel filters and spark plugs these motors require.

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This is a Mechanic's Truck

Written by: David on 01/03/2009

Vehicle

1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SL Standard Cab LB

Review

Fun to drive with plenty of power for a small truck, even with a 2.2 four cylinder. If you need a truck that you can mod, this truck is compatible with tons of parts, mod kits, and engines. It's an older truck and a GMC, so the exterior metal much thicker than the typical modern truck that dents if you just lean on it. However, you must let this vehicle warm up for about 5 to 10 minutes before you drive it in cold weather or you will break your headgasket, which is a costly repair. If you're low on cash and need a truck, a Sonoma is perfect for you as long as you take care of it, and check your fluids.

Favorite Features

This truck drives like a big wooly mammoth. It feels so comfy! The ride is very smooth! You can drive over speed bumbs at 45 and not feel anything. The gas pedal and brakes aren't too sensitive, and the steering feels smooth. The engine is nice and loud when you put the pedal down.

Suggested Improvements

If you're looking for a mod truck, replace the engine. It's too sensitive if you drive it hard in the cold. No weight in the back, so either learn to drift like I did or fix the weight problems GMC. Stock radio fell apart, its easy to replace though.

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Love this truck

Written by: jimog01 on 10/31/2008

Vehicle

1995 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Extended Cab SB

Review

I have 259,000 miles on this truck not 1 major issue. I just put on a water pump last month and the starter has started to act up, I think after this many miles and 13 years these should be wearing out. I have had some suppension problems but that I think is more related to driving on the pothole covered roads in Michigan more than the truck. I don't see any issues coming up that will keep me fromsurpassing the 300,000 mile mark.

Favorite Features

Ride, interior layout, comfort, realiability

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage on this 4.3 V6 could be better. I still get 18 in town and 21 on the hwy.

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95 Sonoma Ext Cab

Written by: Bob on 09/19/2008

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.

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Worst vehicle I have ever owned

Written by: vepj on 08/23/2008

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.

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