1994-2004 GMC Sonoma: Overview

Updated: 12/17/09

1994 GMC Sonoma regular cab
2004 GMC Sonoma
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1994-2004 GMC Sonoma 

  • Price Range:  $1,000 - $8,700
CG Rating

36

out of 100

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Pros

  • Acceleration (V6)
  • Optional third door (later models)
  • Instruments/controls
  • Passenger room

Cons

  • Rear-seat room
  • Ride (some models)
  • Seat comfort (front passenger)

Vehicle Highlights

As in the pre-1994 generation, the redesigned GMC Sonoma and similar Chevrolet S-Series compact pickup shared basic styling. Each rode a modification of the prior generation's platform, with more powerful engines than before and newly available 4-wheel antilock braking. Overall lengths increased by about 10 inches, for all three body styles: regular-cab long- and short-bed, and extended-cab short-bed. A redesigned dashboard and console included two cupholders. Pickups again came with rear-drive or part-time 4-wheel drive, with 4-cylinder or V6 engines and a 6- or 7.5-foot cargo bed. Rear antilock braking was standard on 4-cylinder models; V6s got new 4-wheel ABS that worked in both rear-drive and 4WD.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category GMC Sonoma ext. cab 4WD, auto Rating
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 5
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 3
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 1
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 4
Total Score: 36

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