GMC Sonoma 4WD

19912004 · 33 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
16
Best
17

The GMC Sonoma 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 33 different configurations spanning model years 1991 through 2004. Over this period, the Sonoma 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 16 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2004
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152017MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1995
5.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152017MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500162017MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152017MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152017MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,300152016MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1991
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1991
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG

Historical Efficiency

2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
15
2000
17
1999
17
1998
17
1997
17
1996
17
1995
17
1994
17
1993
16
1992
16
1991
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sonoma 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC Sonoma 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC S15/T15/Sonoma grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
460
Total Deaths
367

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
28.9%
Fire Occurrence
3.3%
Speeding Involved
14.3%
DUI Involved
20.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
15%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.94
2022
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2021
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2020
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2019
Fatal Crashes51
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2016
Fatal Crashes51
Fatalities
47
Deaths/Crash
0.92
2015
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2014
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
47
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2003
1
2001
1
2000
3
1998
3
1996
3
1995
1
1994
3
1993
1
1992
1
1991
2
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Moderate
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