The 2002 GMC Sonoma Regular-cab SL is a Rear-wheel drive Pick-Up. It can accommodate up to 3 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.2L L4 OHV 8 valves Vortec engine which outputs 120 hp @
5000 rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 2002 GMC Sonoma Regular-cab SL has cargo capacity of 1116 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1410 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2002 GMC Sonoma Regular-cab SL has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 4.3L V6 OHV 12 valves Vortec engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 131 N.m of torque and a top speed of 181 km/h. The 2002 GMC Sonoma Regular-cab SL accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 11 seconds and hits quarter mile at 18.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.6 L/100km in the city and 10.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 17,430
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 2,178
$ 3,364
$ 4,010
Clean
$ 1,963
$ 3,030
$ 3,610
Average
$ 1,532
$ 2,362
$ 2,810
Rough
$ 1,101
$ 1,694
$ 2,009
We know the value of an old trusty pickup, but in the Sonoma's case, it's just plain old. A redesign is on the way next year, but if you need a compact truck now, better check out the competition first.
With an aggressive look, available sport suspension, third-door extended cab, snazzy Sportside bed and a strong 4.3-liter V6 under the hood, GMC's Sonoma has been positioned as a more versatile alternative to the traditional sporty coupe. You can choose from three wheelbases, four cabs (regular, two- or three-door extended, and four-door crew), a short box or long box in Wideside or Sportside versions and two- or four-wheel drive. The decisions aren't over yet, as the Sonoma still offers two different trim levels, two engines and transmissions as well as multiple suspensions.
Two-wheel-drive Sonomas come in either regular or extended-cab body styles. The standard engine is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder rated at 120 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque mated to a five-speed manual transmission, with a four-speed automatic optional. If a four-wheel-drive Sonoma is your preference, you can choose between an extended or crew cab body style. The standard engine on these models is a 4.3-liter Vortec V6 with 190 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on extended cabs, while the four-speed automatic comes standard on crew cabs and optional on extended cabs. The 4.3-liter Vortec V6 is also an option on both 2WD Sonomas, although it's rated slightly lower at 180 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque.
Two-wheel-drive buyers can choose from an all-purpose "smooth-ride" suspension, the firmer Z85 "heavy-duty" setup or a handling-oriented ZQ8 "sport" version. The Z85 heavy-duty suspension is standard on 4WD trucks, but if you're serious about four-wheeling, the Sonoma also offers the ZR2 option package that adds heavy-duty shocks and oversized tires.
Inside, Sonomas and Chevrolet S-Series pickups are virtually identical, with decent room for the driver and front passenger. However, don't expect anyone to sit in back without a fight as rear seat accommodations in extended cab Sonomas are tight. Even crew cab models are noticeably cramped for rear passengers. Center stack controls are canted toward the driver for improved access. Unfortunately, the cloth trim and carpeting feel thin, and the plastic used for dash panels and switchgear is noticeably low-grade. Crew cab models now offer Graphite leather trim for a more upscale look, and all models get upgraded stereo systems.
Although the Sonoma does offer an almost endless list of available configurations and options, there's no getting around the fact that the Sonoma is just plain old. With newer, more refined competition from Toyota and Ford on the market, the Sonoma doesn't look quite as appealing as it once did. If you're looking for a good deal, the Sonoma will probably fill the bill, but if you're looking for the best compact truck you can buy, look elsewhere.
Synonymous with high-end trucks and highly customizable SUV's the GMC brand has been around for some 100 years. Standing for a history of take-overs, the name GMC began with the establishment of the “Rapid Motor Vehicle Company” in 1901. Owned by Max Gabrowski, the company built some of the earliest commercial trucks ever built.
Despite its fortunate premature involvement in truck development, Gabrowski's establishment would not survive on its own. GM, whose popularity was soaring thanks to Business-whiz Durant bought the company in 1909 setting the base for the General Motors Truck Company that later turned into GMC.
GM's buy-out-smaller-companies skills allowed he giant to encompass another manufacturer the same year, this time the “Reliance Motor Car Company”. The latter was regarded as the missing ingredient and was quickly merged with “Rapid” to form “GMC Truck” in 1911. One year later, Gm would boast its new brand at the New York International Auto Show.
Having garnered the attention needed to start production, GM focused on truck building, having made about 20,000 trucks in 1912. GMC's involvement was barely noticeable with only 372 self-units.
Although GMC was timidly developing within GM boundaries, it did have spark attention through a series of country cross-overs. In 1916, a GMC truck covered the distance form Seattle to New York on a thirty-day long drive while 14 years later, a second GMC truck made it from NY to San Francisco in 5 days and 30 minutes.
As WWI came to end, GMC would begin a new chapter in the automotive industry. The war had thrown back many companies, allowing survivors such as the large GM to scavenge for prey. In 1925, a Chocago, Illinois based bus manufacturer called Yellow Coach was partially absorbed into General Motors. BY 1943, GM had gained full ownership of Yellow Coach and transformed it into the GM Truck and Coach Division. GMC has also involved in the production of urban and transit buses throughout the 70's and 80's after which production was stopped as a result of being outrun by competition.
Resuming their regular truck-making activity, GMC joined the row of suppliers for the US Army during WWII, having built 600,000 trucks throughout the conflict. Post war times found GMC experimenting with utility vehicles such as Fire trucks and ambulances as well as heavy duty trucks. Despite the reputation GMC had earned, extensions in other market segments did not meet expectations and were dropped. SUV, pick up and light truck production was re-emphasized and has remained unchanged ever since.
GMC has held on its older designs like sister-competitor Chevrolet has, until recently when the company brushed the dust off its shoulders through the introduction of Acadia, a curvier model highlighting the segregation between GMC and Chevrolet designs. Presently, GMC is enjoying a greater popularity and sales in Canada rather then US where Chevy trucks still hold a grip on the first place.
2002 GMC Sonoma Consumer Reviews
zebraaudio, 07/12/2008
Miles per gallon
My Sonoma never even got 19 on a good day. It only gets 17 on the highway. I drive 50 miles round trip highway miles to work every day. I have had it for 6 months and I have to sell it because of the poor mpg.
crumpetenclose, 07/26/2002
2002 Sonoma ZR5
The ZR5 appearance package, $ 1400,
adds a roof rack, bed rails, upgraded
wheels, and full length side steps.
The S10 uses black, but the GMC uses
brushed aluminum and looks much better.
silverbasil, 05/27/2002
Vibration? Vibration!? We don't need...
I took it in at 400 miles for a
vibration coming from the rear. A month
later GM says it's inherent to the two-
piece driveshaft in extended models
and "unrepairable". The dealer has
tried hard to correct the problem to no
avail. If the Corp. Service Rep. won't
authorize re-purchase, I'll have to
take refuge in the Lemon Law here in GA.
stickssnaking, 09/11/2002
Sonoma the truck of many problems
I've had problems with the rear, then the transmission, then the engine. Body
panels were out of alignment and body rattles. A harsh ride, that's so bad
that when you hit a series of small bumps the truck skates sideways, making
it the most dangerous pick-up truck I've ever driven. Low unconfortable seats
with very poor visibility of the front end, and large blind spots. Makes me
sorry I bought a GM vehicle, but I'm stuck with it, maybe this will steer others
to another manufacturer.
giantenvoy, 03/02/2019
2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab
"For it's size, can't ask for a tougher truck."
Purchased used. Have driven it for 15 yrs. For it's toy size, this little truck has out done the full size guys. Perfect driving, Handling, Hauling abilities. A little of a nuisance on fuel pumps, in my 15 years have had to have 4 replaced. 3rd door handle poorly designed, plastic is thin and I breaks regularly. Other then the above mentioned, this truck holds up to everything you could ask of it. It wasn't until around 240,000 miles that the tranny went, considering GM gives that tranny 130,000 to 180,000. So, giving this truck regular maintenance, gets you a few extra miles beyond factory design. You can't go wrong, especially with the ZR2 version! Love this truck. Won't part with it. Factory refurbished transmission, a few cosmetic touch ups and it's ready to go again!
mourneinvention, 12/29/2017
2003 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab
"original owner(has new vehicle sticker)"
Wife hardly drove. Has been garaged all its life. If you are looking for a truly low mileage primo truck with a v-6 engine, you could tow up to 5600 lbs, with a tow hitch, 3.42 axel ratio,4w antilock bracke. Truck has been maintained and serviced at a southern cal gmc dealership, no wrecks, no snow, no salt air.
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