Overview & Reviews

In what is likely the last year of production before a full redesign, the Sonoma gets a host of minor equipment upgrades. All extended cabs get a standard third door, while all models get a bed extender and upgraded stereos. The top-of-the-line SLE trim level has been discontinued along with the regular cab, long-bed model. Graphite leather trim is now available on crew cab models and Sandalwood has been added to the color palette.

• Sporty styling, fuel-efficient base engine, powerful optional V6.

• Cheesy interior plastics, low seating positions, spotty build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Great little workhorse! - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By BigD - May 29 - 7:05 pm

  This is a little truck with an attitude...I have the 4.3 V6 and it will take on those big boys like the full size fords and dodges and stay with them. now this is a stock V6 and it has the sound of a big boy! it tows real good and can carry a big load and still do 70mph...so if you are looking at this model of a truck you will not be disapointed if you buy it!

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  Great little truck - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By dustin - May 20 - 3:08 pm

  I havent had this truck very long so i cant say about the reliability. But it seems really solid. I have the zr2 package. It rides really good for a 4x4. The gas mileage isnt horrible, it is a truck after all. It will get up and go, but my moms minivan will go faster. But her van cant go thru mud!!!

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  Very happy - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By larry moore - December 24 - 4:32 pm

  We are the original owners and are very happy with our first 4x4 vehicle. We cannot believe how great the ride is for being a 4x4. The performance is great with the 4.3 engine. We drive for 7 hrs to get up north in the summer and we both feel fresh, even tho we each sat in the same position all the way. We make sure that it is maintained regularly. We are seniors and are depending on never getting rid of our 2002 Sonoma 4x4 extended cab.

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  Love it after 100K miles - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By safeman - July 26 - 12:44 pm

  Have had the truck for 5 years and have a little over 111,000 miles on it. Other than regular maintenance, have not had to repair anything. Got 105,000 miles on the original tires! Extremely reliable. Rides as well today as when I first bought it. Had an accident in it at 80 mph on I-95. I was hit in the passenger door, spun 180 degrees and slid across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic. I ended up facing the wrong way on the opposite shoulder of the interstate. The truck was rock solid during the entire ordeal. The truck still looks good, runs well and is comfortable. It still gets 20 mpg. After reading some of the earlier comments, I wonder whether we are talking about the same vehicle.

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  Great truck - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By Jim woods - July 19 - 7:01 pm

  Leased this fine truck in March 2002. When the lease ran out, I was totally prepared to lease my third 4x4 Sonoma, only to find out they discontinued it for a goofy 5 cylinder replacement. So I bought my lease truck with 29,000 miles on it. The only trouble Ive had is needing to replace the instrument cluster at 34,000 miles because both the temperature and fuel guages became intermittant. But,I really love this little 4x4. Its been reliable and tough, with gobs of smooth power. It still gets 19 mpg in town and 23 on the road, not too bad for a big v6, 4x4.This truck has not developed one single rattle or squeak since I first got it. All in all, its a dandy.

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  Id buy another... - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By barch97 - August 17 - 2:00 am

  Ive been driving this truck every day for over a year and its still as pleasurable as my initial dealer test drive. Other than fuel and regular maintenance, it hasnt cost me a dime. Excellent value compared to others in class. Solid and comfortable transportation with added piece of mind from 4wd and anti-lock brakes.

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  GREAT TRUCK - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By luv my truck - December 29 - 2:00 am

  The 2002 Sonoma ZR5 SLS Crew Cab is a great truck. I just traded my 2002 Sonoma SLS Extended Cab( 4 cylinder ) for this. There is alot more room inside the truck, it is LOADED with everything. The biggest let down for me is the gas mileage. The Sonoma SLS Extended Cab 2WD( 4 cylinder )was worse on gas than our 2002 Grand Prix GT and the ZR5 is just a little worse than the 4 cylinder. The truck is a little overpriced( $28,000 ) but is really worth the extra money. The Flame Yellow color is extremely bright and it catches alot of attention.

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  My 2002 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By gordon1fan - August 9 - 2:00 am

  At the time that I was writing this, my GMC Sonoma has about 450 miles. My 2002 GMC Sonoma SL Regular Cab features a four-cylinder Vortec 2.2 liter engine with sequential port fuel injection that is powered by producing 120 horsepower and 140 lbs-ft of torque. My vehicle also has Automatic transmission and all-season SBR tires. I really did not get the truck that I wanted. I was shopping around for a extended cab, automatic with a 4.3 liter V6. I had to get what I could afford, so I test drove and bought this 2002 GMC Sonoma SL Regular Cab.

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  2002 Sonoma ZR5 - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By SlickDaddy - July 26 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  Sonoma Crew Cab the finest in Luxury - 2002 GMC Sonoma
  By Slink - June 11 - 2:00 am

  The Sonoma Crew Cab is the finest in Luxury with a Kick! It has the power, it has the options, it is the best small truck that thinks its a big truck on the market hands down.