1996 GMC Sonoma Reliability

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SL Regular Cab Pickup (2.2L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1996 GMC Sonoma by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors (4.3L V6 SFI Vortec engine) and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages. Failure of the Fuel Pump and Fuel Injectors may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $95.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor.The cost to repair the EGR Passages is estimated at $16.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Valve Body. Failure of the Transmission Valve Body applies to the (automatic transmission) only. The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Sonoma by Identifix

	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.