2004 GMC Sonoma Review
2004 GMC Sonoma Review
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Pros
- Torquey V6, competitive tow ratings, rock-bottom price.
Cons
- Low-buck interior, spotty build quality, poor resale value.
What’s new
The Sonoma is offered only as a 4x4 Crew Cab for 2004.
Edmunds says
We know the value of an old trusty pickup, but in the Sonoma's case, it's just plain old.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
Not EPA tested for Sonoma SLS
Sonoma SLS
vs
$240/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 GMC Sonoma.
5 star(43%)
4 star(31%)
3 star(14%)
2 star(10%)
1 star(2%)
49 reviews
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4.38 out of 5 stars
Truck I have Always Wanted
Deer Slayer, 03/15/2006
2003 GMC Sonoma 3dr Extended Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
I came to the dealership to see a ZR2 S-10, next to it was this Bright yellow, 2003, GMC Sonoma ZR2. I FEEL IN LOVE WITH IT. I always wanted this truck, this style, this color. Since I bought it I have done some off- roading and some highway driving and have been pleased with it on both ideas. I look forward to driving my truck everyday and find myself, more times then not, when i … park it and walk away, turning around and looking at it thinking, WOW!
4 out of 5 stars
Still doing it!
Elwood Noble, 01/16/2018
2003 GMC Sonoma 3dr Extended Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Still a good truck and again, though we paid a pretty penny for it and have had the normal repairs that come from an aging truck we have found that it has performed very well and aged very gracefully. I have read all negatives here and elsewhere but very few have talked about the core of this truck, its perseverance and continuation! Our Sonoma has served not only myself and my wife but … our daughter who is in the military who took the truck not only from California to Washington D.C to North Carolina to Europe and then back to California and all in all it did and is doing a very great job! I am not saying that it is perfect, doors do not completely seal, certain electrical issues have arisen, gas mileage is questionable, tends to burn up brakes quicker than other vehicles we own but dealing with that stuff, which is very small, the truck has held its own! Yet in my book, between a 1, lowest, to a 10, the greatest, I give it a solid 7 so know that this is a very good score for a truck that is now 15 years old and over a 100k miles! Go GMC! American made all the way!
5 out of 5 stars
A GREAT LITTLE TRUCK
JACK WOOD, 11/10/2004
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
GREAT ON GAS FOR A 4-WHEEL DRIVE
PICKUP,BUT STILL HAS PLENTY OF POWER
FOR TOWING!
5 out of 5 stars
best truck ever
russell simballa, 03/14/2016
2003 GMC Sonoma 2dr Regular Cab SL Rwd SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my 2003 gmc Sonoma new and from then to now it has never had a single problem except s fuel pump. It is very reliable.i have almost 200 thousand miles on it and it is still one of the most reliable vehicles in my family.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 GMC Sonoma, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonoma since its last redesign.
2004 Sonoma Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,960 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 5 seats |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,200 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sonoma include:
- Alarm
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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