1991 GMC Sonoma SLE 4.3L from North America
Summary:
Really robust medium size truck
Faults:
The oxygen sensor in the manifold broke about 2 years ago, and rust made it difficult to repair. In fact I must change both parts (Manifold and sensor) but the truck is running fine just like it is.
I also had some problems with my transmission and rear differential, but nothing too serious. Other issues were regular wear and tear problems like the ball joints and the shocks.
The biggest problem I had with the truck is rust, and plenty of it. I've just repainted it, I had to replace the 2 rocker panels, my cab's corners, the 2 fenders in the front and in the rear. I also had to repair holes in the doors, hood and tail gate.
General Comments:
Great truck, I've been going through really rough trails and I never got stuck yet.
It's a powerful V6 engine, even though it has an automatic transmission.
I have really enjoyed driving this truck, in all types of weather and terrain.
If I had to buy a truck like this again, the only thing I would change is that I would buy one with a manual transmission. That would make this a perfect truck. :P.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th October, 2003
14th Jul 2005, 16:15
I have a red 1991 Sonoma SLE 4x4, 4.3 litre engine, automatic, extended cab. It has nearly 400,000 kilometres. I've had it seviced regularly and oil changed every 5,000 km. The engine is very good. I had to put a new transmission in at 140,000 km. It pulls my horse trailer with total weight (horse included of about 4,500 lbs.) Vehicle itself weighs about 5,300 lbs. or more. The paint has chipped in places, and there is some rust in the wheel wells. The computer read-out in the dash no longer works, and now it needs u-joints and ball-bearings etc. but it has been a fabulous little truck, and very reliable. I have taken good care of it though, and it is located on the West Coast.
JB.