1997 GMC Sonoma SLS 4X4 4.3 liter from North America
Summary:
We are NOT "Professional Grade".
Faults:
Windshield wiper motor quits working at times due to faulty solder connections on the pulse board connector. I found a notice on the NTSB web site regarding this fault a year before I got the service bulletin notice from GMC. I repaired it myself by re-soldering the connections.
Fuel pump replaced at 80,000 miles, cost over $800.
Replaced 4L60E 4 speed overdrive automatic transmission at 131000 miles due to multiple failures, cost $3200.
Collapsed oil seal to left front CV shaft while under warranty.
Fuse 19 keeps blowing when going to or from 4 wheel drive, dealer unable to find faulty wire.
Replaced starter around 100,000 miles.
Remote engine oil filter lines leak, replaced lines and started leaking again after a few months service.
General Comments:
Nice truck with engineering related problems, ie. designed obsolscence.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th September, 2004
10th Sep 2007, 22:28
That's awesome man. I just got my 1997 GMC Sonoma and it has some work to be done; a little bit of body work and some new tires and rims, and a CD player.
The truck is awesome for my first truck. When I took it on a test drive, it had some power to give; not bad for a 180 HP, but I think the guy was not telling the truth about the engine.
Anyways, I can't wait to drive it again. Got to get the plates.
Peace.
P.S. IT'S USED