GMC Sonoma first generation

GMC Sonoma first generation
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The GMC Sonoma first generation (1982–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 62 versions in the United States.

Model codes: S-series · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,751–3,122 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

149 complaints for model years 1984–1993. 19 crashes · 9 fires · 8 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Brakes 70

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 62 versions of the GMC Sonoma first generation

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United States 62 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1993–1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990–1994(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990–1994(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990–1993(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1985–1993(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA230–251 g/km
1986–1993(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992–1993(FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1988–1993(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1988–1992(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992(FFS) (SPFI), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1992(FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1992(FFS) (SPFI), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1992(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987–1989(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1985–1988(FFS)2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA276–307 g/km
1985–1988(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1986–1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive13–19 MPG (12.4–18.1 L/100 km) EPA291–425 g/km
1986–1988(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–18 MPG (13.1–18.1 L/100 km) EPA307–425 g/km
1986–1988(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA307–345 g/km
1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1987(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–22 MPG (10.7–13.8 L/100 km) EPA251–325 g/km
1985–1987(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984–1987(FFS) CA model · (FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19851.9 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985CA model2.2 LDiesel4-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
1985CA model2.2 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
19852.2 LDiesel4-speed manualRear-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
19852.2 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–18 MPG (13.1–18.1 L/100 km) EPA307–425 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive13–19 MPG (12.4–18.1 L/100 km) EPA291–425 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–19 MPG (12.4–16.8 L/100 km) EPA291–394 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984–1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
19852.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–15–24 MPG (9.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA230–368 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–22–26 MPG (9.0–10.7 L/100 km) EPA212–251 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model2.2 LDiesel4-speed manual–28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
1984(DIESEL)2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual–29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA218 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual–28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA226 g/km
19842.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–13–18 MPG (13.1–18.1 L/100 km) EPA307–425 g/km
19842.8 LPetrol4-speed manual–13–18 MPG (13.1–18.1 L/100 km) EPA307–425 g/km
19842.8 LPetrol5-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–14–19 MPG (12.4–16.8 L/100 km) EPA291–394 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

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