Overview & Reviews

Changes are limited to new colors, availability of the Sport Suspension on extended cab models, engine and transmission improvements, lighter-weight plug-in half shafts for 4WD Sonomas and console-mounted shifter for trucks equipped with a center console and bucket seats.

• Fuel-efficient base engine, sporty styling, powerful optional V-6, handy third door option

• Shabby build quality, uncomfortable seats, rattly third door option

User Reviews:

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  Excellent - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By Desert Sonoma - December 3 - 1:27 pm

  The current Sonoma I drive has been well cared for and has had few major repairs. I received it from my family in 2003, but was purchased in 9/1997. My experience has been that it requires very little maintence and was well built. Except for regular oil and lube, has endured large amounts of travel in the last 3 years has held up very well. The model I have is not the most comfortable, but I am satisfied with design. The a/c performs well as well a the heater.

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  Awesome Pickup - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By jcott06 - January 7 - 4:55 pm

  This truck drives like a car, and has the comfort like one. Very fun to drive in snow has superb handling. Very powerful engine. Only problems I had was the weather stripping dry rotting and it rusted really bad both sides of the cabin, lower part. Other than that really great truck. A must buy

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  Great Overall Truck - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By Jim - November 2 - 10:47 am

  My truck has 106,000 miles and has never had any body or engine work, repeat never. It has performed super. I used it to haul, travel, etc. and it has never let me down. I change filters, oil etc. as required and it is still great on performance. I have done all the work myself and would buy another GMC. I plan on keeping this vehicle. It has no scratches, dents, and looks like new. Paint job has not faded, chipped or cracked. No rust at all. It was bought with the Suntrup sport package, flares, decals, etc and they are like new. I had an accident right after I bought it but it has all OEM parts and shows nothing of the accident. Truck is like new, wouldnt trade it for anything.

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  Didnt See This Great Truck Coming.. - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By ZackInTheTruck - April 16 - 2:00 am

  Great truck...had to fix the AC and that is it....

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  A great Sport Truck - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By Askani - September 25 - 2:00 am

  While my review will be a bit baised, the truth of the matter is that this is a great truck. I own one of the limited models that came with the full ZQ8 package. Needless to say, this truck is more than powerful, and an excellent example of how a sport truck should handle. The truck is very responsive to modifications, which I can attest to personally since mine runs the quarter in a little over 13 seconds flat. Yet, as a pure work truck it is as relaible as can be, and has far better styling than the competition. If you must settle for a mid-size truck, than this is the best choice out there.

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  Love my Sonoma - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By AceBalboa - July 29 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 97 Sonoma 4x4 new and have enjoyed driving it ever since. It feels a little sluggish in the city at times, but thats to be expected with most trucks. This truck handles very well on the highway, especially in the mountains. The V6 has enough power to make climbing hills and passing a breeze, even when loaded. If I decide to buy a new truck any time soon, it will most likely be another Sonoma.

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  SONOMA - 1997 GMC Sonoma
  By Paul Behr - April 29 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is very fun to drive and is also a pleasure to have