Overview & Reviews

Styling is retuned inside and out, resulting in a sleeker look and better interior ergonomics. Dual second-generation airbags are standard, and seats are upgraded for improved comfort and appearance. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on 4WD models and uplevel stereos are new for 1998. New colors inside and out round out the changes.

• Fuel efficient base engine. Sporty styling. Powerful optional V6. Handy 3rd door option.

• Shabby build quality. Low seating positions. Rattly third door option.

User Reviews:

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  Great little truck does a bunch well - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By metuttle - November 15 - 5:39 pm

  Owned this truck from new and man I wish I could get a new one when this ones times up. About 110k and two repairs. One alternator at about75k ($250) and bad catalytic converter and tail pipe section about 110k ($400). Otherwise a great driving little truck.

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  Last GM product Ill ever purchase - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Jim F - October 15 - 2:56 pm

  Worst vehicle I ever purchased, and the last GM product Ill ever purchase. Rear bearings went after 3000 miles. Rear calipers and parking brakes went at 8000 miles. Had on again off again problems with the ABS braking system, the calipers, and the the rotors for the first first 5 years. Replaced the brakes pads 5 times, the rotor twice and the calipers twice all in 40,000 miles. Idler arms, tie rods, oil cooler lines and steering box all need to be replaced lines in the 6th and 7th years of ownership. $4000 in repairs since the 36,000 mile warranty ended and the truck only has 46,000 miles on it. Truck has never been abused and is driven by my 81 year old father.

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  Truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By rentaman9 - August 27 - 8:09 am

  The truck runs and looks good. I have enjoyed having it. It is good on gas. And it has done well for me.

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  One Tight Truck! - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Dave Lauber - December 15 - 4:38 pm

  This truck now has 118,000 miles on it. I bought it used when it had about 30,000 miles, and today it drives exactly the same as the day I bought it. I am a heavy driver, and I beat the living daylights out of this truck. I use it to haul heavy musical gear every weekend for shows approx. 200 miles round trip! The back is usually loaded to the hilt, and even with the 4-banger, I can hardly notice its loaded. I have (in 5 years) replaced the serp. belt, radiator and drive-train control module. Everything else is original, and it looks new/used.

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  Why GM looses market share explained - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By jim4nier - December 13 - 11:13 pm

  The last GM product my family and I will ever own. We purchased this truck for my 75 year old dad. My dad is a WWII veteran, and wanted to purchase an American made truck. His previous truck had been a 1985 Toyota 4x4 which he owned for eleven years and had no problems other than he had to replace the exhaust system twice. The problems with the Sonoma began shortly after driving it off the lot. The 4x4 system proved problematic for the 1st year and once fixed worked well (its only used 4-5 a year for a mile or two each time). The rear bearings needed to replace at 18,000 miles. The calipers and brakes are the vehicles major weak points. Radio stinks too.

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  Great Mountain Truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By BCRuby - December 1 - 2:00 am

  Bought the 2WD 4 cyl 5 spd truck new in 98 and put about 23.5k/year on it (now 128k). I live in Vail, CO and climb mountain passes and drive lots of snow. It does 60-65 MPH on the long grades (3rd gear, 5000 RPM) and 80-85 everywhere else. Performs impeccably with 4 studded snows (3rd set)--no need for 4WD, and I go everywhere. Has a fiberglass cap. Mileage never better than 23 MPG. Cruise, tilt, air, moon roof make for a nice low cost vehicle. Solid and very stable to drive.

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  Trouble Free (so far)! - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By reb - June 25 - 2:00 am

  Bought truck 11/2000 with 55k miles, put 20k miles on it so far, and havent had to put a dime into it. Overall, a great little truck, and with the 2.2 4- cylinder and a 5-speed, it gets 27MPG highway on regular gas - which is hard to beat in a truck! Fun to drive and a great 2nd vehicle.

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  Good Truck!!! - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Jennylm313 - March 31 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, nice on gas!! affordable and a very nice looking truck.

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  Nice Truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Mike T - January 26 - 2:00 am

  Great little truck and second car, owned a Toyota Truck before this one and would take this little GMC any day over the Toyota, better ride, fantastic interior, just a dang good truck and 3k less than the Toyota. Enough Said!

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  Enjoyable Truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Ryezenne - January 24 - 2:00 am

  The sonoma originally caught my eye with the great looking sportside cab. The truck has less than 50,000 miles on it and hasnt needed anything major. Overall, I feel the truck is very economical and gets great gas mileage. I get more compliments than anything. I am happy with my purchase.