1993 GMC Sonoma Review
Price Estimate: $1,887 - $2,957
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
V6 engines get internal balance shaft designed to reduce vibration. Automatic transmission gets electronic shift controls.
For sale near Spring, TX
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$156/mo for Sonoma Base
Sonoma Base
vs
$191/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
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5 out of 5 starsmike larson, 02/22/2017
1992 GMC Sonoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
These trucks only had one problem . They had no hubs on the front axles. They still have a floor shifter for the transfer case like a real 4x4. This has been the best truck I have ever owned . I replaced with a new Gmc canyon and its high my wife can't get in it. has a knob for the 4x4 I hate my new truck.
Tough little Truck
3.88 out of 5 starsAndrew, 01/18/2010
1991 GMC Sonoma 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
283,000+ miles and still the original motor and tranny. Only repairs (besides regular maintenance) has been fuel pump, altenator, water pump, and rear axle-wheel seal. Not bad at all though considering the mileage. Purchased from my dad when it had 190,00 miles. He bought it in 92 with only about 40,00 miles.
Good truck
4.13 out of 5 starsCapt Phil, 04/28/2008
1991 GMC Sonoma SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Bought this Sonoma used, from private party, but was a previous utility company truck. It had about 70,000 miles then, and now has 130,000. It's handy, and has hauled well over a ton(!) in the bed, plus towing a heavy trailer. The 4wd shift lever on the floor is far superior to the later push-button models, which are much more complicated, more expensive to repair, and cannot be shifted … on-the-fly, as the floor lever can be (2wd to 4wd hi, only - you have to stop to get it into lo 4wd). All in all, a robust little truck, easy to get into the tight off-road places I've taken it. I also have a lumber rack, which can put excessive strain on the bed supports. I had mine reinforced.
One truck I'll never sell
4.38 out of 5 starsJoel, 07/17/2009
1991 GMC Sonoma SLE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
This is my fourth pickup and the best I've ever owned. She's towed an 18 foot Boston Whaler with a motorcycle in the bed without a problem. I have 193,000 miles on the truck (5 speed) and have never had to do any powertrain work other than change the fluids. She's had problems here and there but has never left me stranded. I can't count the number of times I'd had stuff piled above … the cab and had her squatting without a complaint. I even got her to top out at around 130 mph once. I'd recommend this truck to anyone looking for a fun-to-drive work truck that doesn't want to go for a full-size.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 GMC Sonoma, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonoma since its last redesign.
1993 Sonoma Highlights
Extended Cab
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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 – Original0
- 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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