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My great little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Standard Cab SB
Review
I purchased my Sonoma slightly used with less then 5,000 miles on it and less then a year old. It suved me fathfully for over 8 years untill last month when a drunk crosed the center line and hit me almost head on. I always liked the looks of the truck, and with the 4.3 V6 and a 5 speed it was no slouch. Very handy for light hauling but still very easy to manuver in tight parking lots. I have very few problems with the truck other then it always had a thurst for brake pads and sometimes rotors. It served me well right up to the end when drunk idiot hit me with an older Ford F150. She was totaled (even buckled the roof) but she got even, the big Ford was damaged just as badly.
Favorite Features
Good performance, reliable, very comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Improve braking system reliabilty. Manual shift linkage was never as smooth as I would have liked.
Good little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Standard Cab Stepside SB
Review
Good little truck. I use it for work pulling and hauling light loads, works out great. Plenty of power for a V6 4.3L.
Favorite Features
Small enough truck that I can fit just about anywhere.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel pump needs to be replaced every two years, Fuel mileage is poor around 15 mpg at best and 12 at worst, found if I drive it hard I get better gas mileage, I dont understand that. Ride is very bumpy, and third seating is useless.
Great little truck does a bunch well
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SL Standard Cab SB
Review
Owned this truck from new and man I wish I could get a new one when this ones time's up. About 110k and two repairs. One alternator at about75k ($250) and bad catalytic converter and tail pipe section about 110k ($400). Otherwise a great driving little truck.
Favorite Features
Interior. Ride. Versitality, quality, and simplicty
Suggested Improvements
More power would be nice and better gas mileage (gets 27 to 30mpg which is good)
Last GM product I'll ever purchase
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
Worst vehicle I ever purchased, and the last GM product I'll ever purchase. Rear bearings went after 3000 miles. Rear calipers and parking brakes went at 8000 miles. Had on again off again problems with the ABS braking system, the calipers, and the the rotors for the first first 5 years. Replaced the brakes pads 5 times, the rotor twice and the calipers twice all in 40,000 miles. Idler arms, tie rods, oil cooler lines and steering box all need to be replaced lines in the 6th and 7th years of ownership. $4000 in repairs since the 36,000 mile warranty ended and the truck only has 46,000 miles on it. Truck has never been abused and is driven by my 81 year old father.
Favorite Features
Good power from V6. Comfortable seats.
Suggested Improvements
None - discontinue the model.
Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SL Standard Cab LB
Review
The truck runs and looks good. I have enjoyed having it. It is good on gas. And it has done well for me.
Favorite Features
Power brakes, CD stereo, power steering
Suggested Improvements
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