2004 GMC Sonoma Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
We know the value of an old trusty pickup, but in the Sonoma's case, it's just plain old.
Pros
Torquey V6, competitive tow ratings, rock-bottom price.
Cons
Low-buck interior, spotty build quality, poor resale value.
What's New for 2004
The Sonoma is offered only as a 4x4 Crew Cab for 2004.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Oh yeah Baby
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've owned this car for 2.5 years and I've not had one problem with it and I'm up to 50k miles. The drive is smooth and comfortable. Its got great pickup on the freeway. The only 3 things I don't like is the gas mileage, wide turn radius and the fact that my front windshield cracked after sitting in 104 heat during the summer for several with the windows rolled up...guess it couldn't handle the heat.
Favorite Features
Most everything
Suggested Improvements
Turning radius, gas mileage, stereo speakers and front end exterior styling
Nice little pickup
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Just bought this truck and so far I'm very happy with it. Prefer the SLS model so I can customize to my own taste. Excellent ride and handling. Doesn't feel like a truck. No bouncing and swaying. Great acceleration, good pull up hill. Gas mileage is a little rough, but with some minor modifications, should be able to get into the 20's. Buy this truck. Better ride, handling and I expect better longevity than the competition. Great truck for the price. Excellent value.
Favorite Features
Handling and performance. This truck really pulls. I have to pay attention or I find I'm over the speed limit. Stereo is great. I actually have to turn it down! Cool foglights.
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel economy. But hell, with the way its built and all the after market mods available, its probably cheaper to do it yourself.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A GREAT LITTLE TRUCK
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
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
GREAT ON GAS FOR A 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP,BUT STILL HAS PLENTY OF POWER FOR TOWING!
Favorite Features
GREAT FUEL MILEAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE QUIET AT ANY SPEED PLENTY OF POWER WHEN TOWING
Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
gmc builds junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
third door handle broke - twice. power window came unriveted from door mount. alternator went bad ,as a result had to reset radio at a cost of $80. tailgate bolts came loose on right and left side. tailgate cable broke. rear axke bearing passenger side went bad. windshield cracked twice no rocks sitiing still and heard a loud crack. auto transmision seems like it downshifts way to much like there is no power and it has to downshift to keep momentum on even the smallest of grades. recommend -don't buy
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
very nice pickup
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
very easy to handle, very good power, excellent ride, good fuel milage, very good looking truck
Favorite Features
the ride, the looks
Suggested Improvements
none
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