1995 GMC Sonoma Review
Price Estimate: $2,295 - $3,596
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Driver airbag is added, and daytime running lights are standard. Highrider off-road package can be ordered on the Club Coupe. Power window and lock buttons are illuminated at night. Remote keyless entry is a new option. A single key operates both the door locks and the ignition. A manual transmission can now be ordered with the 191-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6.
For sale near North Platte, NE
GMC Sonoma Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
Love this truck
4.5 out of 5 starsjimog01, 10/31/2008
1995 GMC Sonoma SLS 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I have 259,000 miles on this truck not 1 major issue. I just put on a water pump last month and the starter has started to act up, I think after this many miles and 13 years these should be wearing out. I have had some suppension problems but that I think is more related to driving on the pothole covered roads in Michigan more than the truck. I don't see any issues coming up that will … keep me fromsurpassing the 300,000 mile mark.
Great Small Package
4.75 out of 5 starsbobtommich, 09/13/2003
1995 GMC Sonoma SLS 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Great gas mileage. Roomy interior.
Love the 2 tone color of black and
blue. Interior has everything in the
right places. I've got 123k and have no
leaks. Wish it had a CD player and a
back sliding window. Signs of head
gasket leak but ok now, cause using
high mileage oil. Had to replace
mirrors on driver's side 3 times and
passanger twice due to vibration. Also …
replaced back window because of rain
water leakage after warranty. Thumbs up
to Gmc service. They even replaced the
mirrors after warranty. Signs of rust
at the lower side below extended cab
window on both the passanger and
driver's side. Very easy to work on.
Had to replace the starter once.
95 Sonoma Ext Cab
4.13 out of 5 starsBob, 09/20/2008
1995 GMC Sonoma SLS 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I have owned this truck for the last 7 years. Overall very reliable. Over 200,000 miles on it, have changed the starter and the battery once. Replaced the exhaust sytem (cat converter rattles a bit). Transmisson started shifting rough into second. I changed fluid and filter and after a little while, it seems to shift smoother. biggest complaint rusted out above rear wheels and in corners … of the extended cab. It had to rust from the inside out, because by the time i noticed it panels were rusted through. I noticed wherever GM puts those rubber plugs that is where the truck rusted.
Great little truck for 11 years
3.63 out of 5 starsJeff A., 07/12/2008
1995 GMC Sonoma SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I've enjoyed my 11 years with this truck. It's still going strong with only 61k on it, but I'm going to sell it to an employee who needs vehicle and so I can upgrade. Pros: Smooth ride, good handling, nice cab design, lots of room in the ext cab, decent bed room. Cons: The 4 banger could use a bit more power for hiway conditions. Side mirrors are known to fall off by breathing on them (2 … times for me). Stock sound system is pretty bad, but easy to upgrade. Repairs: Easy to work on. In 11 years I've replaced 2 batteries, the a/c compressor, EGR sensor, fan clutch, plus normal wear items like brake pads, drive belt, etc.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1995 GMC Sonoma, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonoma since its last redesign.
1995 Sonoma Highlights
Extended Cab
SLE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 6,000 lbs. |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger1 / 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
Related Used 1995 GMC Sonoma info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Lamborghini Huracan 2021 Review
- Kia Niro Ev 2020 Review
- Toyota Prius Prime 2020 Review
- Land Rover Discovery 2021 Review
- Genesis G80 2021 Review
Shop used vehicles in your area
- BMW Electric Car I3
- Honda Fit Auto
- Lexus NX300H For Sale
- Used Acura ILX 2017
- Used Acura ILX 2020
- Used Acura Integra 2015
- Used Acura Integra 2018
- Used Acura Integra 2019
- Used Acura Legend 2010
- Used Acura Legend 2012
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- New Jeep Wrangler
- 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2024 RAM 350
- 2024 BMW M4
- 2024 Nissan Frontier
- 2026 4 Series
- Lotus Emira 0-60
- 2026 Volkswagen Jetta News
- 2025 Kia Carnival
Research other models of
- New GMC S-15
- New GMC Suburban
- 2025 Sierra 1500
- 2024 GMC Terrain
- GMC Sierra 1500 2024
- 2025 GMC Sierra 3500HD
- New GMC Acadia
- GMC Yukon 2024
- 2024 Sierra EV
- New GMC Sierra 2500HD
Other models
- Used Chevrolet Astro-Cargo in West Valley City, UT 2005
- Used Nissan Maxima in Cathedral City, CA 2023
- New Cadillac CT4 for Sale in Lima, OH
- New Porsche 718-Cayman for Sale in Teterboro, NJ
- Used Ford Ranger in Benton, AR 2025
- New Ford Escape for Sale in Dayton, OH
- Used Infiniti Ex in District Heights, MD 2013
- Used Toyota Rav4-Plug-In-Hybrid in San Leandro, CA 2025
- Used Cadillac Ats-V in Deer Park, TX 2019
- New Toyota Prius for Sale in Clemson, SC