1996 GMC Sonoma Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

Re: 1996 GMC Sonoma Turn Signals not working [cs_tarheel34]

Written by: the_big_al on Jul 21, 2006 08:54 PM

they should be fuses just like those in the dash... in the 96, I am thinking it might be a little different than an '01 like mine but there should be a fuse box under the hood. If the fuses under the hood are good and the bulb is good, than your problem lies elsewhere? Not sure where to go after that since I am not big on the electrical side of things.... (I drive around with ... Read More...

Re: 1996 GMC Sonoma Turn Signals not working [thebigal]

Written by: cs_tarheel34 on Jul 21, 2006 08:44 PM

So what exactly are the fuses under the hood? ARe they the fusible links located in the box under the hood? What wire would that be inside there cause there are about 5 or so? Read More...

Re: 1996 GMC Sonoma Turn Signals not working [cs_tarheel34]

Written by: the_big_al on Jul 21, 2006 08:37 PM

there are two sets of fuses - one in the dash and also under the hood. Check for blown fuses there. It is all an electrical connection and the most likely place to the connection to have a problem is where the electrical circuit is weakest. The bulbs being the weakest and most prone to burning out. The next is the fuses. Usually something causes fuses to blow, like a ... Read More...

1996 GMC Sonoma Turn Signals not working

Written by: cs_tarheel34 on Jul 21, 2006 05:58 PM

Recently, my turns signals stoped working all together. They wont blink they wont even come on. I checked my fuse box for the Turn Signal one and that seems to be working. I am thinking its the Flasher located under the steering column but I am wondering if there is one in the Fusible links box under the hood? Can someone help me out with this please? Thanks you Read More...

Brake lights won't stay on

Written by: priller13 on Jan 31, 2006 10:50 AM

I own a 1996 GMC S15 Sonoma that is a basic truck, 4 cyl, 5 spd manual trans, and only has about 76K miles on it. Only option on the truck is A/C. Recently I noticed that the brake lights do not stay on when the brake pedal is depressed more than about 1/2 inch. They do come on when slight pressure is applied to the pedal, but once you put enough pressure on the pedal to stop, ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Steering questions

Steering stiff, 1996 GMC Sonoma

Written by: wardoe on Jan 18, 2006 07:45 PM

I have a 96 GMC sonoma four pot auto, the problem is the steering is very stiff, when I go round a curve and let go of the wheel it doesn't move back to center. I have replaced everything from the steering box to the wheels...could this be a steering box problem (it is ajusted right, done by the garage), or could it be the power steering, like having air in it or old fluid? ... Read More...

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

Re: '02 S10 ZR2 Issues [chevy02]

Written by: canufixit on May 05, 2005 07:34 PM

Hi, Not sure if this helps .... but ... I think there is as procedure in your manual to manually dis-engage from 4 low to hi gear ... Perhaps if you try that - it will get you into 4/2 hi for now ... Also, there is a TSB on the 3rd door handle ... below ... Door (Third) - Hard to Open/Handle Breakage File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories Bulletin No.: 02-08-64-007 Date: ... Read More...

Re: 1996 (V6) GMC Sonoma Oil Capacity [airpowr]

Written by: jae5 on Apr 12, 2005 02:05 PM

Should be 5 quarts including filter for 4.3L. Can verify at parts store or in Chilton service manual. Read More...

1996 (V6) GMC Sonoma Oil Capacity

Written by: airpowr on Apr 11, 2005 10:10 AM

I purchased this truck and it did not come with the manual. Could someone please tell me how quarts this truck takes so I can change the oil. Thanks in advance. JP 1996 GMC Sonoma SL (V6) Read More...

Manual Transmission

Written by: airpowr on Apr 07, 2005 00:40 PM

I just purchased a 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3L with m/transmission. It shifts fine, and everything seems okay, but it makes clicking and clanking noises when you shift gears. Besides the noise it shifts fine, the clutch feels normal also. Are these noises normal for these trucks? I haven't owned a GMC before, so I don't know. JP Read More...