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

Andrew, 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

Capt 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 …

One truck I'll never sell

Joel, 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 …

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1993 Sonoma Highlights

Type:

Extended Cab

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$179/month
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Driver3 / 5
Passenger2 / 5
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Back SeatNot Rated
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Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
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0
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