2002 GMC Sonoma consumer reviews

$13,975–$15,420 MSRP range

side view of 2002 Sonoma GMC

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

  • Comfort 3.8
  • Interior design 4.1
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value for the money 4.5
  • Exterior styling 4.2
  • Reliability 4.8

Powerful for the price

Extended cab has 3 doors and 4 seats. Both front seats are extremely comfortable and easy to sit in for a long ride. V6 has enough power to do burnouts on demand, sadly the steering wheel sits a little high and is not adjustable.

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Very reliable

July 10, 2019

By Herrle-rau from Gladstone

Owns this car

This ride is great meets my needs. Performance and drive breaks, lights Trailer lights ready to go.livd the color the tires how she goes in the sand.

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Easy & Inexpensive to maintain. Fun to drive,

March 9, 2019

By GMC_J from Fresno, CA

Owns this car

The drive-train is rock solid, the interior design is cheap but effective. Good gas mileage and serves all of my purposes very well. I would purchase this truck again and again.

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Tough. Reliable. Made in America

February 4, 2019

By Natrix420 from Antigo Wi

Used to own this car

My father has owned his 02' GMC Samoma 2wd Reg Cab 2.0L since 04' with 4,xxx miles. Today in 19' it has 57,xxx miles. It honestly has done nothing but worth for most of the 50+ thousand miles. It's a bare bones truck that just works. Lots of firewood hauled. Pulling a small trailer on occasion, garage to the dump ect. Never a problem.

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Goes anywhere I want it to go!

November 1, 2018

By Sonoma02 from Oklahoma City, OK

Owns this car

This is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. The 4.3L V6 is darn near bulletproof, and the 4WD means I can go anywhere and pack about anything I need. Best bang for your ?truck?!!

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Nice truck

March 24, 2018

By Arronh77 from Stewart

Owns this car

It's nice, thought it would be a smoother ride with the zq8 suspension. I have owned 3 S series trucks. It's in decent shape for its age.

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First Pick-up truck

October 14, 2017

By kevin Truck from Dayton ohio

Owns this car

I like it for I like it for hauling dirt and other items.hauling dirt and other items.I like it for hauling dirt and other items.

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Great on gas

June 28, 2017

By Sonomadriver from New York

Owns this car

It's a solid daily driver for anyone on a tight budget. It's not a real show stopper, but it gets me from point A to point B. The fuel economy on the 2.2l 4 cylinder is great, but the power is non-existent. Having the 4x2 model the rear end can get really squirrelly in the snow. Putting on a good set of winter tires and weight in the bed helps remedy tatt nicely. It's a relatively cheap truck to fix as long as you are up to date with maintenance. The downside is replacing the fuel pump can be a real hassle due to rust. Rust on the body of these trucks is inevitable (especially on the wheel arches) and probably impossible to stop. Overall the GMC Sonoma is dependable, solid, and a fuel efficient truck.

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Best truck I've ever had

April 4, 2013

By Pancho villa from CA

Owns this car

Super reliable. 165,0000 miles and running like a champ. All it wants is oil changes and gas. My next truck will be a gmc. I highly recommend this truck.

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Best Small Truck for the Buck$

February 16, 2013

By TexasMike from DFW, Texas

Owns this car

I've owned other small trucks and the Sonoma out performed them all. The 4.3 V6 gives plenty of power and torque. Hauls heavy loads and can pull 2900 on the bumper hitch or 5000 with an equaizer hitch. If you buy one with the ZQ8 factory suspension package, it will be fun to drive when empty, with a 2" lower stance, improved handling and minimum body roll. It's very reliable and on the rare occasion it needs repair, the parts are inexpensive and easy to find. The interior controls are well placed, with no hiiden or hard to reach buttons. Seats are comfortable,even on long trips. I recommend the extended cab model. better seating adjustments and you have room to keep items out of view behind the seats.

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