1999 GMC Sonoma Consumer Reviews
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Fuel Economy
17 - 23 mpg
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(13 Total Reviews)
Lots of good to go with the bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
Purchased with 88k miles and now at 91500 miles. Original owner had the usual GM low priced vehicle problems like alternator, a/c, water pump and some bulbs out. No care ever taken of it and I had to restore it but now with new tires, front brakes, and about $100 spent on little stuff, it is fun to own and drive. So far it gets 25-26 mpg whether local or on the 1200 mile trip I took. Enjoyment will increase after I get the A/C fixed.
Favorite Features
V6 engine that is great on gas and makes quick get-aways fun. 5000 towing if ever need it. Bedliner, auto, and CD player. Comfortable seats, console, stow room with extended cab.
Suggested Improvements
The cheap interior plastic, recline handle, joltiness of ride on rough roads. Don't change the 25 mpg 180 HP drivetrain.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
My Sonomoa Lexus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
What a great little truck. Only problem in 57000 mi were left power window, cd player, alt., compressor. Normal stuff. Beautiful interior. Can't believe GM built such an ugly interior on their follow up Colorado. I call it the Lexus of small trucks and will be keeping for many more years or until GM builds something as nice
Favorite Features
Interior is the best. ride is ok but is a truck after all. very peppy. good tunes for not having speakers in the rear. Solid body, but lousy door hinge pins that allow door to sag and pins need to be replaced
Suggested Improvements
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Good workhorse truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB
Review
Surprised at how reliable this truck was. The extended cab enabled us to carry personal items, snacks, etc.
Favorite Features
Moved to two houses, transported lumber for building projects, moved son's furnishings, etc., moved piano for granddaughter, took items to FL for second home. Could fit lots!
Suggested Improvements
Passenger side could recline more so passenger could rest while on long trips.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Useful but could be better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Extended Cab SB
Review
I got my truck used with about 54,5xx miles on it. I like the look of the truck, especially looking out over the hood from the driver's seat. It's actually quite pleasant to drive for a truck. The suspension isn't too squishy (floaty). The engine (4.3L V6) has good torque. Has several nice features like power locks and windows. I was surprised to find it had heated mirrors (I wish my car had that). My only beefs so far are: 1) it turns like a boat for such a small vehicle 2) wheel travel is too short. I hit the bumpstops on a back road that I never had a problem with in my Subaru 3)build quality isn't so great. The dash squeaks and the seatback adjustment handles are broken off.
Favorite Features
Power remote heated adjustable mirrors. Torquey engine. Looks.
Suggested Improvements
Longer wheel travel. Smaller turning radius. Improve build quality.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Love this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Extended Cab SB
Review
This is the 2nd Sonoma I've owned and I love these trucks. They are great to drive and are perfect for light jobs around the house and yard.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Good Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Extended Cab SB
Review
Nice truck overall. Best seats and interior of trucks I looked at. The 4 and automatic combination is very weak on power, but gets the job done. Gas mileage is respectable at 23 MPG. Only problem I've had is AC compressor which was replaced under extended warranty.
Favorite Features
Comfort, radio/ CD player, auto headlights.
Suggested Improvements
The lack of power was addressed in later models. The tires squeal when cornering and have poor traction in rain.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Fun Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Standard Cab Stepside SB
Review
Fun to drive. Very responsive, quick but very rough ride.
Favorite Features
Looks great. Sporty feel, fast.
Suggested Improvements
Drivers door hinges for 3rd door model needed to be beefed up. Too weak.Sound system has poor placement of speakers. Improve on ride quality.
This truck is too small!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Standard Cab SB
Review
This truck is cute, but that's about all it has going for it. There is no leg room, no arm room, put it this way, you might feel more comfortable in an airplane riding in coach. And please don't pick up a passenger, they'll hate you for it. Hopefully you don't live in a town with hills or mountains, because this little guy has no power. This is the type of vehicle you want to test drive for a few days or even rent.
Favorite Features
Sound system was okay.
Suggested Improvements
More Room, More Power
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
1999 Sonoma
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Extended Cab Stepside SB
Review
Good acceleration, rear end has tendency to fish tail on full speed turns (like Freeway exits). I recently had a problem with the heater, it stopped working. Dealer said it wasnt covered under the warranty because the heater core was clogged. Surfing Edmunds I found there was a TSB about my exact problem. Still the dealer refused to cover it. I called the 800 Customer Care number and after much insistence and a $300 deductible it was fixed. Other than that I have no problems. Its not the greatest on gas mileage.
Favorite Features
Cass/CD radio. Sound is very good
Suggested Improvements
I would love a control to allow me to switch between outside and inside air.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I shouldn't want to replace it so much
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Extended Cab Stepside SB
Review
At 46,000 miles I shouldn't have to replace it, but it has to go. Now that it's out of warranty it's shaping up to be a wallet drainer. The drivers door has come loose 2 times The 3rd door handle snapped off 3 times and it's out of warranty (100.00+ to fix.) The seat is broken. The GMC dealer would not fix, Funny the Chevy dealer says these are common problems and they would "extend" the warranty to fix if it were a Chevy s-10. I never thought there was a difference between the 2 I was wrong. It's probably the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned but you can't even get fair wholesale for a trade.
Favorite Features
Stereo is great, 3rd door was handy when it worked and seats were supportive until the lumbar and recliner handle broke.
Suggested Improvements
build quality overall. The 120 hp is just not enough to move this. And the Uniroyal Tiger Paws are worthless in rain & snow. GMC dealers locally do not stand behind this vehicle
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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