1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab

VERY GOOD FOR COMFORT AND/OR OFF-ROAD

By EMILIO (CA) on Monday, March 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 175,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, reliable, easy to maintain"

Cons: "gas milage if lifted with huge tires"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Great vehicle, handles good in dirt and off-road terrain. Perfect as a project truck,great as a first-time driver and leaner vehicle.Safe and fun to own and drive"

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Great little truck after the bugs are fixed

By coop (IN) on Tuesday, March 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 157,000

Pros: "Some Quality Issues, once fixed , great truck"

Cons: "After 30k miles issues may arise until fixed"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"I've owned the Sonoma 3rd door truck with 2.2L engine for 12 years. When I first purchased the truck I'm so glad I purchased the extended warranty with 100 dollar deductible. I can't remember how many times for the first three years of owning the truck I had numerous issues with emissions system. Oxygen and Speed sensor and harness replaced at least once. The water pump went out and warp the cylinder head so it needed to be machined and reinstalled twice. Make sure if you have to have the head machined or replace that the dealer knows what they are doing. It took me three different visits with three different dealerships to get the engine fixed correctly. After the first three years of ownership, I had no problems. Today now I'm starting to see the service engine light for emissions sensor failing. However, the engine is at 157000 miles I might add. Great little truck after I got all of the bugs out of the system. Good on fuel mileage too 26-27 mpg. Great for visiting the hardware store for moving home improvement goods. Note this truck isn't a club cab it's the extended cab version with the 3rd door and regular 6' bed."

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Good little truck

By Dave (OH) on Monday, February 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 111,000

Pros: "Good value, good truck"

Cons: "No factory speakers behind seats (extended cab)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Have owned for 8 years, bought w/32,000. Have kept maintained & still looks & runs good. Had to replace (4 cyl) engine at 106,000 but think that was a fluke. Would trust to head across country anytime."

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Great truck

By driver (MI) on Friday, December 21, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 271,000

Pros: "Reliable, dependable"

Cons: "Third door handle is cheap plastic and breaks easy"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"My second Sonoma 4x4 and I've loved them both. First one had 170,000 miles when I sold it. This one has 271,000 miles and still runs great. No major problems, just normal maintenance. Rear main seal is just starting to leak a bit now but 271,000 miles and no complaints. I drive a lot of miles and this truck is comfortable to drive and to ride in. It handles well and takes on the Michigan snow with no problems."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Nice 4x4 to haul bikes river tubes and friends

By RenoGuy (NV) on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I own this car
Reason: Third kid - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "All the power you want, kind of rare."

Cons: "Stars on clear coat. Bigger wheels require a lift"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

Hauling the cafe back after a fun night

"I have a blast with this little truck. I have always liked smaller trucks to squeeze between city traffic and forest trails. I was surprised with how much I could haul with the short bed. The heavier and balanced cab does well in the snow."

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Good comfortable commuter

By cbrcharlie (CA) on Friday, November 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "comfortable commuter"

Cons: "plastic handle on the third door."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"This little truck has been a joy to drive. Interior comforts are great. Extended cab has spoiled me. Can't ever see purchasing another pick-up without the extra room. The only flaw I found was the handle of the third door, behind the drivers door. Its made of plastic. I had one machined out of aluminum. Now it works great. Cost about $25. All worth the money because it will not break like the plastic one. Which cost about the same."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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