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We buy GMC Sonomas from every year, 1995–2004, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
GMC Sonoma by year
The Sonoma is a pickup truck sold from 1995–2004 with engines including 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl and 5.2L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 1,006 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.2L 6-cyl | 16–23 | 3 | 213 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 17–23 | 6 | 148 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 16–23 | 2 | 111 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 16–22 | 3 | 156 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 16–23 | 0 | 57 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 16–23 | 3 | 136 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–22 | 1 | 89 |
| 2002 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–22 | 0 | 57 |
| 2003 Sonoma | 2.2L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–22 | 1 | 39 |
| 2004 Sonoma | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common GMC Sonoma problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sonoma, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a GMC Sonoma: questions
How much is a junk GMC Sonoma worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sonomas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy GMC Sonomas that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2004), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which GMC Sonoma year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 Sonoma (213). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, hydraulic, visibility and visibility.
Which GMC Sonoma year has the most recalls?
The 1996 Sonoma has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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