2001 GMC Sonoma Review

Sonoma

Written by: no on 07/10/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle. I loved to drive it/love the way it looked but it sits broke down more than on the road. The fuel pump goes out about every other year, the power windows stop working, cd player stopped working. Had 38000 miles when I bought it (5-6years ago) and I only drive to work and back no heavy hauling it now has 100000 miles and the rear end is going out the transmission is going out couple of sensors in the motor are failing and it sits behind my garage..not the best $18000 spent! Really like the truck when it's running and not costing me money.

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'01 Sonoma SLS

Written by: Icebox on 04/23/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Sonoma 2dr Regular Cab SLS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I own a 2001 GMC Sonoma SLS, 2.2L 5spd Reg. Cab with the short-Stepside bed. It's a great little truck, a bit on the small side if you're a bigger person, (I'm 6'3", 280lbs) but I still seem to fit in there alright. It handles pretty well in town and it's easy to park because of its size, but when you're traveling at high speeds or going down windy roads, you can tell it's a light truck. Repair bills aren't usually too steep because the Sonoma shares parts with the Blazer, Jimmy and S-10 so getting cheap parts is easy. All and all, it's a pretty good little truck.

Favorite Features

Good MPG (I get 20 city - 25 highway) Easy to park. Ease of finding replacement parts. Fun to drive. Good head room. Lots of power-jacks in the cab. Great heater and A/C

Suggested Improvements

Make fuel tube to the tank wider. I have to basically let fuel trickle into the tank whenever I fill up. Remote locking doors would be nice. Electric windows would be nicer.

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NICEST PICK-UP OUT THERE

Written by: Eric :) on 03/25/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Sonoma 2dr Extended Cab SLS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My Sonoma is forest green and i have had many compliments since i have owned it. It drives pretty smooth, even with the mudding tires, and overall never had any problems out of it. I like how it has the sleek sporty look to it also.

Favorite Features

The stock stereo sounds great in the cab. The seats are well-padded for extra comfort and the fold-up seat in the back is very convenient.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe it could use a better fuel economy, but 18 mpg average will do. :)

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SLS Short Bed 6' 5spdMT Great Truck

Written by: Owned for Five Years on 11/25/2007

Vehicle

2001 GMC Sonoma 2dr Regular Cab SLS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Owned mine 5 yrs & very happy with it. SLS, standard cab (2 seats), 5-speed manual trans., 2.2L 4-cyl., stereo with single CD, manual door locks and manual windows. 19-22 mpg city, 24.0- 25.6 mpg hwy; range about 350-360 miles/tank. Rides better with a load in the bed. Very reliable. Interior gauges easy to see. Daytime running lights & it switches automatically to night headlamps, very useful. Comfortable. Perfectly engineered for its purpose. Good looking exterior. I added a soft tonneau, then a cap when I could afford, which helped gas mileage 1-2 mpg. Great visibility without cap, limited but acceptable with cap. Small bump in bed where gas tank is, not a big deal. Good turning radius.

Favorite Features

Engineering, reliability, gas mileage for non-hybrid, enough power, good interior, 3 power outlets, mpg, value for the money, ground clearance, affordable, can run on E-85 gas.

Suggested Improvements

Remove carpet from driver side floor or increase size of floormats (I bought larger aftermarket mats to cover hole in carpet made by tennis shoes); include door lock for tailgate; add rubber liner to spare tire holder - mine rusted & stuck to the wheel.

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Respectable Little Truck

Written by: truckkid on 02/28/2007

Vehicle

2001 GMC Sonoma 2dr Extended Cab SLS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I was given this vehicle after my first vehicle's engine died. This is a stylish and smooth riding vehicle, but this is not the type of truck I wanted. I prefer trucks that are raised and larger. Overall, through the 2+ years i've had it, it has been mostly reliable, except i've had to replace the starter 3 times!! I would suggest this as a perfect truck for a beginning driver, because it is only a 4 cyl, has good gas mileage and wasn't an expensive purchase. This truck should be a parent's best friend, especially if they purchase the 4 cyl model because it is hard to speed in a truck equipped with so little horsepower!

Favorite Features

I didn't have any favorite features on it at all, until I had my dual exhaust flowmaster muffler system and K&N intake installed on it. The only good stock features in my opinion for this vehicle are the gas mileage and the suprisingly roomy headroom.

Suggested Improvements

Well, GM started making the Colorado/Canyon twins instead of the S- 10/Sonomas, so I'm not sure. However if they were still making the Sonoma/S- 10, I would suggest they refine their 4 cyl engine, it is miserably weak and loud. The interior design is boring and they should use better materials for it.

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