2002 GMC Sonoma Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Starting problems

Re: 2002 GMC Sonoma 4.3L [nighthawk5556]

Written by: tony78 on May 09, 2008 03:09 PM

Interesting story, 1st thing to remember is to never jump start a car that has a computer or several computers that operate different systems, the proper way to jump start a comp controlled car is to disconnect the pos/neg cables,then charge the battery, preferably with a trickle charger if the battery is really low (checked with a volt/ohm meter first). The ... Read More...

2002 GMC Sonoma 4.3L

Written by: nighthawk5556 on May 03, 2008 11:53 PM

My dad parked his 02 Sonoma after it ran fine. Tried to crank it that night, and it would turn over but refused to crank. Today I checked with a spark tester and we were getting the light on when the plug would fire, but it seemed somewhat dim (maybe just me, can't recall how bright it should be). Checked fuel pump...had good pressure. Chjecked fuel filter and seemed ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Engine and Underhood Issues

...oscillating whine, or buzzing sound ......

Written by: 2002sonoma on Apr 14, 2008 06:25 PM

Hi, New Member hoping you can help :) I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma 4x4 SLS Crew Cab. It has the V6 ("W" vin) with Automatic Trans. I have recently begun to hear an oscillating whine, or buzzing sound, that seems to be coming from the distributor. It tends to only last between 15 seconds, to maybe a minute, and then goes away. I've heard it at startup most recently, but did ... Read More...

missfiring

Written by: sunfiregt34 on Jan 13, 2008 03:19 PM

I have a 2002 gmc sonoma with a 2.2 with 90k miles on it whenever my truck starts the rpm is kinda jumping around and whenever I go foward it hestates to shift to second gear but after that the truck runs good any ideas? Thanks Read More...

Rearend Specs

Written by: wincmartindale on Aug 13, 2007 06:05 PM

So I have found that the nut holding the gear onto the yoke was loose. Does anyone know what size the rearend is for a 2002 GMC Sonoma, Single Cab, SLS, Stepside, 4.3L, 5 Speed, 2WD, with the ZQ8 Suspension Package? Read More...

Clutch, Transmission, or Rear Differential?

Written by: wincmartindale on Aug 06, 2007 01:51 PM

I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma, Single Cab, SLS, Stepside, 4.3L, 5 Speed, 2WD, with the ZQ8 Suspension Package. We have had this truck since we drove it off of the showroom floor in 2003. This truck has been great to us however I change all of the fluids more often then they should be changed. Now when I drive the truck if makes awful noises. Its fine when you accelerate but ... Read More...

2002 2.2 Engine Noise

Written by: fudog on Apr 15, 2007 08:00 PM

2002 GMC Sonoma 82,000 miles 2.2 Engine Distributorless ignition. Developed a clattering in the engine that sounds like it is coming from the valve train area. This has been going on for months and it is getting louder, now there is a vibration accompanying the noise. The engine has excellent oil pressure, runs cool and has new plugs and wires. While at idle the ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Care & Maintenance

to thebigal - Question on front drive train noise ??

Written by: canufixit on Feb 19, 2007 01:19 PM

Hi thebigal. A Question for you (and others) if I may ?? My, purchased new, 2002 GMC Sonoma (now has only 48K mi) has been acting a little strange in the part few months (or may be it's just me being paranoid ??). The Front end / drive bearings seem to be getting louder - but it seems to come and go. Perhaps it's just age - and the cold in the winter in the NE. USA. One Front ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

Power Seat Problem

Written by: stormz8 on Aug 04, 2006 06:23 PM

Does anyone know why my seat would move on it's own. As I'm driving my seat will inch forward on it's own. Sometimes the seat will not move at all when I push the button to move it back to the position it was in. My truck is a 2002 GMC Sonoma SLS Crew 4x4 with power everything. Also, If I push both the 4 hi and 4 lo buttons at the same time, will it put the drivetrain into neutral/ Read More...

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

Re: christopher71 [scurry3]

Written by: canufixit on Nov 14, 2005 09:11 AM

Boy Chris !!! Thanks So Much.. !!!! I saw your post - and decided that, eventually, my cables would go as well (2002 GMC Sonoma 36K and alwarys garaged at home)- so I clicked over to NAPA and bought a set - they arrived last Thursday. As luck would have it - I climbed up on the tail gate Saturday to sweeep out the truck - and you can guess what happened !!! Yup - one broke . ... Read More...