GMC Sonoma second generation

GMC Sonoma second generation
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The GMC Sonoma second generation (1994–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the United States and Canada.

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

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,826–5,207 mm
Width1,725 mm
Height1,613 mm
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)

1,250 complaints for model years 1994–2004. 130 crashes · 10 fires · 63 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Brakes 346
  • Visibility and wipers 203
  • Body and structure 74
  • Seats 61
  • Airbags 59
  • Engine 47

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 31 versions of the GMC Sonoma second generation

Show all 31 versions

United States 23 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
2004(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1998–2003CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1998–2003SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1998–2003CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1998–2003CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1998–2003SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA307–345 g/km
2001–2003SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2001–2002FLEX FUEL, CLKUP · FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP2.2 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2001–2002FLEX FUEL, SIL · FLEX-FUEL, SIL2.2 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1996–2000(FFS) (MPFI), SIL · SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1995–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA291–325 g/km
1994–1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL5.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI)2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 8 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–2003Pickup truck: Small2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle265–283 g/km
1995–2003Pickup truck: Small2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual10.5–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle242–260 g/km
1995–2003Pickup truck: Small4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.8–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle271–345 g/km
1995–2003Pickup truck: Small4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual13.0–14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle299–343 g/km
1995–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.2–16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle327–380 g/km
1995–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual14.0–17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle322–400 g/km
2001–2002Pickup truck: Small2.2 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle275 g/km
2001–2002Pickup truck: Small2.2 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed manual15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle245 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.