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by nsalina
Mar 01 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Price
Cons: Winter Drive
I bought this car because of the low payment and the CD player. I thought at first the car would run like the amount I was paying for it. I was...
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by daytrader1
Jan 19 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Its a truck, very affordable
Cons: seriously underpowered, lots of mechanical/electrical issues
The Bottom Line: Great little truck, Bad GM factory workers
I don't know what kind of quality control is going on in the GMC plant that built the 98 GMC Sonoma, or the work ethic that the factory workers have. But they should all be fired immediately and forced to get jobs at fast food restaurants where they will...
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by code3mmc
Oct 24 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: styling, handling, sound system, good value, excellent seats
Cons: pitiful reliability, body hardware/paint, dealer attitude, electrical system
I bought my 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Regular Cab 4-cylinder 5-speed brand new in April 1998. The day I took it home, I started to notice problems.
First, the decals were put on crooked, and some were already starting to peel off. The fenders and the...
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by evelyn
Jan 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: good price
Cons: not "tuff" enough, misleading warranty
When you buy a truck, you expect the rugged "truckness" that the TV spin doctors drum up. I have got to tell you that our experience with our 1998 Sonoma, that we bought brandy-new,has been less than pleasant. After a winter the tranny needs...
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by reviewtruck
Nov 09 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Good looking truck, comfortable with style.
Cons: Weakest thing I've ever drove, very poor craftsmanship.
The Bottom Line: I used to think my truck was built on a Friday, my new theory is that at the GM plant everyday is a Friday.
I went with the Sonoma because it really is a great looking truck. With my job I travel a lot, on average at least 800 miles a week. I was looking for a smaller truck with a 4 cyl, something just to put miles on. When I saw the new body style that came...
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by sweetteenie
Dec 21 '99 - Updated Nov 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfort-reliability-gas mileage-endurance
Cons: not a lot of room as a family vehicle
The Bottom Line: I bought it for reliability and gas mileage and it's been great. I work on the road, need something that won't leave me stranded and this was it!
My opinion on this truck is: almost everyone should own one. It's the third one I have owned and I've yet to be dissatisfied with the truck. The Sonoma I own now is a 1998. I have 45,000 miles on it already and haven't had a lick of trouble with it. It's...
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by ghettofied
Dec 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: looks cool, stereo
Cons: loose things, mechanics
Our Sonoma is falling apart. We were going in the mountains with it (it has 4x4) and the tailgate kept falling open. We tried to wire it shut, but it fell right through our rigging.
The locks on both sides are hell trying to get up and down, so we...
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by dvdkeith
May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Nice looking
Cons: Very poor quality
I wanted a reliable cross functional vehicle and the Sonoma fit the bill, or at least I thought it would. I have owned over 20 new vehicles in my life and the Sonoma is by far the worst I have ever owned. The day I brought it home from the dealer the...
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by astrochick18
Jan 25 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, power, handling
Cons: Windshield wipers, tranny problems.
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who just needs something small to get where they are going.
I bought my Sonoma used in 2003 with 80,500 miles on it. It is the SLS trim type in hunter green, and has automatic transmission. I have had no problems with this vehicle aside from one defect. The transmission began acting up the week after I ...
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by sluppy
Jan 23 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great reliability and towing ability. It is one solid little pickup.
Cons: My lower back gets sore on real long drives, over 400miles.
The Bottom Line: Even consumer reports put this on their "Do not buy" list. I don't get it. I love this truck!!!!
I purchased my truck used from a friend in the dealership business. The truck belonged to a farmer in Iowa before I bought it. He actually hauled a cow in the back! This is a 4.3L, V6, 4wd. It has about 22,000 miles on it when I purchased it five ...
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by wisebuyerct
Feb 15 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: V6 engine runs good and smooth. Comfortable seats.
Cons: brakes, calipers, rotors, brake hardware, 4x4 system, wipers, defroster, radio, resale value, workmanship.
The Bottom Line: The last GM product I will ever buy.
If GM and the United Autoworkers Union want to know why GM is losing market share and why people all over are buying other brands of vehicles-they need look no further then my dad's 1998 GMC Sonoma 4x4. The Sonoma was purchased new in April 1998 as a ...
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by bowbuck
Feb 03 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: unique design, capable 4-wheel drive, dependable hunting transportation
Cons: small gas tank, remote oil filter is pain in extreme sub-zero temps
The Bottom Line: Big truck performance and small truck speed and agility
In summer of 98 I purchased a Sonoma Highrider from a local dealership. I received great financing from gmac and drove the truck off the lot for $2000 less than m.s.r.p. In all honesty I thought I would have more trouble than I have experienced, the...
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by TFTDAWG
Jan 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good truck overall (No problems at all)
Cons: Too slow, poor acceleration
I purchased my 1998 GMC Sonoma shortly after I graduated from high school and I fell in love with it immediately after I purchased it. I wasnt too happy about the fact that my truck came equipped with the 2.2L 4cyl instead of the 4.3 but once I got it up...
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by andrewcrawf
Oct 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, Great Looks, Mechanically Sound
Cons: Loud on highway, Seats get uncomfortable on long trips,
The Bottom Line: An excellent entry level truck. Cheap to run and fun to drive. Highly recommend adding a canopy for added secure cargo space. A fantastic surf machine.
Purchased this truck in 2000. It had 44,000 km and was in prefect condition. The truck came with a paint matched canopy which made the 2WD regular cab truck look a lot more like a "real" truck than most 2WD trucks. Driving the vehicle is generally...
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by goober1679
Jan 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great steering abilities
Cons: Not roomy in the back
I own a GMC Sonoma and it is great in everything it does and handles especially well. The only downside to this vehicle I could think of is the back is very uncomfortable. I wouldn't ride back there 10 miles. The GMC is very quiet and very spacious in...
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