1995 GMC Sonoma SLS Standard 4.3L V6 from North America
Summary:
Yet another fine piece of American engineering
Faults:
Fuel pump gave way the same summer I finished my last semester of college.
EGR valve got clogged by carbon deposits causing it to idle real rough.
Water pump leaked.
Old fuel filter.
Vacuum hose leaked air.
Oil/coolant lines leaked.
General Comments:
For an older V6 engine, it performs really well on and off the highway. The ponies and torque never failed me
Despite the few problems, it runs and handles like a top, and the new tires have helped quite a bit with the handling part.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 9th July, 2008
5th Jan 2007, 07:54
Have you found a solution to the EGR valve problem? I had the same problem on the same truck with the 4.3L engine, as did a friend of mine in his Jimmy. He had the EGR replaced 3 times by the dealer and every time the same problem reoccured. He was told that carbon gets in there and clogs it. I believe it is an overlook in the design as other EGR valves have carbon filters installed, but I have not been able to locate one aftermarket as one was never made for that valve originally.