Used 2004 GMC Sonoma Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 Sonoma, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonoma since its last redesign.
Terrible Attempt at a Truck
Bruce, 10/20/2005
2003 GMC Sonoma 3dr Extended Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this truck for 2 years now and I absolutely hate it. A friend had one and I thought that it looked good, so I bought it without testing it at all. What a dumb move. It gets terrible fuel economy. Has absolutely no power, terrible, no passing power at all, no bottom end. Have to put it into 4X4 low to get any power. That is where it is actually good. In the mud it is great, cause it is so light. The 4X4 low will crawl along at 200 rpm. However, the interior is way too small, and I sit so that my hip is bent and bothers me amazingly on long trips. But, it is in the shop as we speak having the transfer case replaced (50063 km).
I like my truck.
Jeff, 04/29/2006
2003 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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- SLS Crew CabMSRP: $6,995220 mi away
- SLS Crew CabMSRP: $7,500279 mi away
SHOULD HAVE KEPT MY FORD
Happy Consumer, 08/24/2003
2003 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got rid of my Ford Ranger Edge to get more room. Big mistake. This truck has rattled since the day I bought it. Windshield seal came out at highway speed a week after I got it. Dealership said it happens allot in warm climates HELLO GM HOW ABOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM IF IT HAPPENS ALLOT. Interior is cheap and truck has already been having electrical problems (shorts causing check engine light to come on). I spent more time in a rental Neon than in my new truck. It is very capable off road. I think my problems are more from cheap workmanship than faulty parts. GM should slow down their assembly line and pay attention to what their doing.
Poor quality
Tim R, 06/16/2006
2003 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had to get a new transfer case at 10,000 miles. Oil pickup tube fell into gears and ruined transfer case. Replaced air conditioner compressor at 42,000 miles. Transmission is now slipping badly. Fuel filler neck has been replaced, but still overflows when refueling. Leaf spring bushings are noisy. Would not buy again.
very nice pickup
david mcdow, 07/12/2004
2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
very easy to handle, very good power, excellent ride, good fuel milage, very good looking truck