2003 GMC Sonoma Review
Price Estimate: $1,195 - $1,867





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Multiple configurations, fuel-efficient base engine, torquey V6.
Cons
- Low-buck interior, spotty build quality, poor resale value.
What’s new
The Sonoma gets a few changes for what will be the final year of production of the current model. There's a new split-folding bench seat on all two-wheel-drive models, new seat materials, an optional six-disc CD changer and a sport package for crew-cab models.
Edmunds says
We know the value of an old trusty pickup, but in the Sonoma's case, it's just plain old. A redesign is on the way next year, but if you need a compact truck now, we suggest checking out the competition first.
For sale near Ruston, LA
18 listings
- 182,728 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6'1” bed, 2.2l, 4cyl
- Cherokee Auto Group (480 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Canton, GA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTCS19H038214045
Stock: 3529
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-27-2023- 18,644 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7'4” bed, 4.3l, 6cyl
- Rocky Top Motors (639 mi away)
- Upgraded Engine
- 7ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Johnson City, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTCS14X738280560
Stock: 11478
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-16-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Louisiana
$160/mo for Sonoma SL
Sonoma SL
vs
$194/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
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4.38 out of 5 starsDeer Slayer, 03/15/2006
2003 GMC Sonoma 3dr Extended Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
I came to the dealership to see a ZR2 S-10, next to it was this Bright yellow, 2003, GMC Sonoma ZR2. I FEEL IN LOVE WITH IT. I always wanted this truck, this style, this color. Since I bought it I have done some off- roading and some highway driving and have been pleased with it on both ideas. I look forward to driving my truck everyday and find myself, more times then not, when i … park it and walk away, turning around and looking at it thinking, WOW!
Still doing it!
4 out of 5 starsElwood Noble, 01/16/2018
2003 GMC Sonoma 3dr Extended Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Still a good truck and again, though we paid a pretty penny for it and have had the normal repairs that come from an aging truck we have found that it has performed very well and aged very gracefully. I have read all negatives here and elsewhere but very few have talked about the core of this truck, its perseverance and continuation! Our Sonoma has served not only myself and my wife but … our daughter who is in the military who took the truck not only from California to Washington D.C to North Carolina to Europe and then back to California and all in all it did and is doing a very great job! I am not saying that it is perfect, doors do not completely seal, certain electrical issues have arisen, gas mileage is questionable, tends to burn up brakes quicker than other vehicles we own but dealing with that stuff, which is very small, the truck has held its own! Yet in my book, between a 1, lowest, to a 10, the greatest, I give it a solid 7 so know that this is a very good score for a truck that is now 15 years old and over a 100k miles! Go GMC! American made all the way!
best truck ever
5 out of 5 starsrussell simballa, 03/14/2016
2003 GMC Sonoma 2dr Regular Cab SL Rwd SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my 2003 gmc Sonoma new and from then to now it has never had a single problem except s fuel pump. It is very reliable.i have almost 200 thousand miles on it and it is still one of the most reliable vehicles in my family.
I like my truck.
3.38 out of 5 starsJeff, 04/29/2006
2003 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
I like my truck. Haven't had any major problems in 40,000 miles. The driver's seat is comfortable for long trips, but the back seat will only hold adults for short trips. The radio is good for stock. This is a good truck. It always starts easily, even in cold weather, but I'm not sure I can afford the gas.
2003 Sonoma Highlights
Regular Cab
SL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $14,770 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $160/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 6,000 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic 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 – OriginalMarginal
- 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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