1997 GMC Sonoma Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Engine and Underhood Problems

• 97 gmc miss

  Written by: butch31 on Aug 27, 2009 6:44:36 PM

  i have a 1997 gmc sonoma 4.3 vin x it only misses on #1&2 cyl only . i thought it was the engibe, so i put a good one in and stll misses on 1&2 cyl, changed computer plugs, wires . injecters and pretty much everything under the hood and STILL misses on 1&2 cyl.....HELP!!!!!! 72

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Warning lights and trouble codes

• Re: 1997 gmc sonoma check engine on OBD II won't scan ? [wannarace]

  Written by: gonogo on Jun 3, 2008 8:49:16 AM

  Check your cig fuse, it is diagnostic power also.

• 1997 gmc sonoma check engine on OBD II won't scan ?

  Written by: wannarace on Jun 3, 2008 8:29:59 AM

  I have a 1997 gmc sonoma 4x4 6 cyl check engine light on and the obd II won't scan. I checked the scanner with another car and it works fine ?

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying Problems

• Re: S10 unable to accelerate [mptimko]

  Written by: creecaptain on May 15, 2008 7:37:59 PM

  "What it does is when you start it and go it's great for about 15 minutes and then all of a sudden you can't do anything more than just tap the gas. If you do, say going up a hill or even on flat, it just bogs down and if you geive it even more than half throttle, it backfires up thru the intake, not loudly, but enough. Kinda sounds like ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

• Blinkers don't work

  Written by: bcherry on Jun 13, 2007 10:21:09 AM

  I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma and just today the blinkers stoped working. I checked the fuses and are all fine and some how the hazzard lights work. The blinker switch gos on when I put the bilnker on but the light does not and after a turn It shuts off. If any one can help I will be very thankful.

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Starting problems

• 97 Sonoma V6 Won't Start in the morining (sometimes)

  Written by: nitrate on Oct 10, 2007 5:32:47 PM

  I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma with the 4.3L Vortec V6. Owned it for about two years with no problems (180 000kms). About 2 months ago, I went to start it in the morning to go to work and it wouldn't go. It would turn over but not start. After about half an hour of screwing around, adding starter fluid etc., it finally went. Ran rough for a few minutes, but ... Read More

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

• won't start

  Written by: thornburg1 on Nov 8, 2005 7:10:38 AM

  Hay me again, I have another problem with my 1997 GMC Sonoma 4.3 Liter auto. I replaced the manifold intake gasket which went just fine, drove the truck did good but sounded like it was a notch out of time,it was hard to start then, however I decided to move the distributor a notch back, now it won't crank at all the dash lights such as the oil light and check ... Read More

• getting it out of park

  Written by: thornburg1 on Nov 1, 2005 2:07:37 PM

  Hi,We have a 1997 GMC Sonoma Pick-Up that is about to drive us crazy. If anyone can help we would appreciate it very much. Our first problem is we are having a heck of a time trying to get it out park. We have to pump the brake and hope it comes out, we can hear a clicking noise around the steering column and have been told there was a solenoid ... Read More

• Starter trouble

  Written by: ethan_black on Oct 19, 2005 12:08:36 AM

  I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma and I am having a hard time getting the Starter out it won't come out the bottom and I have a hard time getting it out it is a Starter Cylinoid combination starter and it won't fit I hope I don't have to remove the oilpan is this the thing I will have to do?

• Error Code: TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A CKT Range/Perf

  Written by: freddymac33 on Aug 10, 2005 7:48:19 PM

  I am new to the truck seen. So I really would appreciate any help I can get. I am receiving this error message on my GMC Sonoma S-Series (1997). Please help? My email is Cedney@gmail.com Make GM Truck Year 1997 Model S-Series Engine 2.2L (VIN 4) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0121 DTC Definition: TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A CKT Range/Perf

• leadfoot4

  Written by: jauto98 on Aug 6, 2003 7:01:04 AM

  Ive got a 1997 GMC Sonoma, don't have a problem with my paint except the some rock chips and door dings from other people.