1997 GMC Sonoma Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Warning lights and trouble codes

Re: 1997 gmc sonoma check engine on OBD II won't scan ? [wannarace]

Written by: gonogo on Jun 03, 2008 08:49 AM

Check your cig fuse, it is diagnostic power also. Read More...

1997 gmc sonoma check engine on OBD II won't scan ?

Written by: wannarace on Jun 03, 2008 08:29 AM

I have a 1997 gmc sonoma 4x4 6 cyl check engine light on and the obd II won't scan. I checked the scanner with another car and it works fine ? Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying issues

Re: S10 unable to accelerate [mptimko]

Written by: creecaptain on May 15, 2008 07:37 PM

"What it does is when you start it and go it's great for about 15 minutes and then all of a sudden you can't do anything more than just tap the gas. If you do, say going up a hill or even on flat, it just bogs down and if you geive it even more than half throttle, it backfires up thru the intake, not loudly, but enough. Kinda sounds like when you pull the choke out on your lawnmower ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

Blinkers don't work

Written by: bcherry on Jun 13, 2007 10:21 AM

I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma and just today the blinkers stoped working. I checked the fuses and are all fine and some how the hazzard lights work. The blinker switch gos on when I put the bilnker on but the light does not and after a turn It shuts off. If any one can help I will be very thankful. Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Starting problems

97 Sonoma V6 Won't Start in the morining (sometimes)

Written by: nitrate on Oct 10, 2007 05:32 PM

I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma with the 4.3L Vortec V6. Owned it for about two years with no problems (180 000kms). About 2 months ago, I went to start it in the morning to go to work and it wouldn't go. It would turn over but not start. After about half an hour of screwing around, adding starter fluid etc., it finally went. Ran rough for a few minutes, but then fine all day. Replaced ... Read More...

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

won't start

Written by: thornburg1 on Nov 08, 2005 07:10 AM

Hay me again, I have another problem with my 1997 GMC Sonoma 4.3 Liter auto. I replaced the manifold intake gasket which went just fine, drove the truck did good but sounded like it was a notch out of time,it was hard to start then, however I decided to move the distributor a notch back, now it won't crank at all the dash lights such as the oil light and check engine lights ... Read More...

getting it out of park

Written by: thornburg1 on Nov 01, 2005 02:07 PM

Hi,We have a 1997 GMC Sonoma Pick-Up that is about to drive us crazy. If anyone can help we would appreciate it very much. Our first problem is we are having a heck of a time trying to get it out park. We have to pump the brake and hope it comes out, we can hear a clicking noise around the steering column and have been told there was a solenoid under the dash well that covers ... Read More...

Starter trouble

Written by: ethan_black on Oct 19, 2005 00:08 AM

I have a 1997 GMC Sonoma and I am having a hard time getting the Starter out it won't come out the bottom and I have a hard time getting it out it is a Starter Cylinoid combination starter and it won't fit I hope I don't have to remove the oilpan is this the thing I will have to do? Read More...

Error Code: TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A CKT Range/Perf

Written by: freddymac33 on Aug 10, 2005 07:48 PM

I am new to the truck seen. So I really would appreciate any help I can get. I am receiving this error message on my GMC Sonoma S-Series (1997). Please help? My email is Cedney@gmail.com Make GM Truck Year 1997 Model S-Series Engine 2.2L (VIN 4) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0121 DTC Definition: TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A CKT Range/Perf Read More...

leadfoot4

Written by: jauto98 on Aug 06, 2003 07:01 AM

Ive got a 1997 GMC Sonoma, don't have a problem with my paint except the some rock chips and door dings from other people. Read More...