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GMC Sonoma

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The official data lists 208 versions of the GMC Sonoma (1984–2004), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1984–2004
Markets: United States, Canada
Engines: 2.0 L to 4.3 L
Fuels: Petrol, Flex fuel (E85), Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States): 8.1 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada): 10.5 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the GMC Sonoma?

The Sonoma is GMC’s compact pickup. It gave buyers a smaller truck within a range that also includes larger pickups and utility vehicles. GMC first sold it as the S-15; the Sonoma name arrived during the first generation.

US EPA figures span 1984–2004, while Canadian NRCan figures span 1995–2003. The Sonoma’s first generation began in 1982, and the second ended in 2004.

Generations

The first generation ran from 1982 to 1993, and the second from 1994 to 2004. Both are identified as S-series trucks. The Sonoma name replaced S-15 during the first generation; the second generation continued the compact-pickup line with a new design.

Engines and power

US engine sizes range from 2.0 L to 4.3 L, with petrol, flex fuel E85 and diesel. In Canada, engines range from 2.2 L to 4.3 L, with petrol and flex fuel E85. The available combinations vary across the Sonoma’s generations and markets.

How economical is the GMC Sonoma?

The lowest US consumption figure is 8.1 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 29 MPG. Canada’s lowest figure is 10.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so the results reflect their respective markets.

Questions and answers

When was the Sonoma sold in the United States?

US EPA figures span 1984–2004.

When did the Sonoma generations run?

The first generation ran from 1982 to 1993, and the second from 1994 to 2004.

What is the best combined EPA rating for the Sonoma?

29 MPG combined.

Sonoma first generation (1982–1993)

GMC Sonoma first generation — Photo: Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: S-series · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: classic.com

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Sonoma second generation (1994–2004)

GMC Sonoma second generation — Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: S-series · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: classic.com

United States 45 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2004(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2003CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2003SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2003CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2002–2003CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2003SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2003SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2001–2002FLEX FUEL, CLKUP · FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP	2.2 L	Flex fuel (E85)	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2001–2002FLEX FUEL, SIL · FLEX-FUEL, SIL	2.2 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2002CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2001–2002SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2002SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2001CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2001CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2001SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2000CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1999–2000SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2000SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1996–2000(FFS) (MPFI), SIL · SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2000SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1999SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1998SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1998SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1994–1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (FFS), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1995(FFS), SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1995(FFS), SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	5.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI)	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), SIL	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km

Canada 52 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–2003Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	283 g/km
2001–2003Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	260 g/km
2003Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	345 g/km
2003Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	317 g/km
2003Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	357 g/km
2003Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	398 g/km
2001–2002Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Flex fuel (E85)	4-speed automatic	17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	275 g/km
2001–2002Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed manual	15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	245 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	334 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	352 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	400 g/km
2000–2001Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	313 g/km
2001Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	338 g/km
2001Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	380 g/km
2001Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	384 g/km
1999–2000Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	246 g/km
2000Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	278 g/km
2000Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	322 g/km
2000Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	345 g/km
2000Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	329 g/km
1998–1999Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	327 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	324 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	317 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	251 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	317 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	16.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	368 g/km
1996–1997Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	242 g/km
1997Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	265 g/km
1997Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	320 g/km
1997Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	304 g/km
1997Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
1997Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	327 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	269 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	271 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	299 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	322 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	271 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	246 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	306 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Small	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	343 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	327 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	343 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	340 g/km
1995Pickup truck: Standard	4.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	347 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.