Overview & Reviews

An all-new model has been added to the Sonoma lineup for 2001, a four-door Crew Cab, complete with Vortec 4300 V6, automatic transmission, InstaTrac four-wheel-drive system and SLS trim. Powertrain improvements incorporate an advanced control module for the V6 and flex-fuel capability for the four-cylinder. There are also new aluminum wheels with the sport suspension, and programmable automatic power door locks.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  What once was, California ruined - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By Lar - May 7 - 6:12 pm

  I purchased my black beauty, SLS crew with 50 miles on it. I never had a moments problem with it, until I moved to California. The gas destroyed my engine. From 25 hwy/18.5 city to 14.5 hwy/12.5 city. In 9 months. The roads are so crappy they shook the speakers off their mounts and the asphalt ripped up my tires. They were pristine at 15,000 and needed replacing when I traded it in at 25,000 in 2006. It broke my heart to let it go but I couldnt afford whatever would happen next. Sparkplugs, EPA accessories, hoses, and belts were all replaced at 23,000, but the MPG didnt recover. WARNING!! Dont bring a midwest vehicle to California, sell it and buy one made for out here.

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  sonoma review - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By Sonoboy - December 15 - 1:46 pm

  Great little truck. Have a plow mount for it and it works great. Easy sight lines in reverse. Nice, comfortable interior. A/C works good, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, reading lights in the mirrors, mirror defrost option is really handy!!! Decent leg room, a little crampy on longer rides for big guys. Powerful motor that gets the job done. Nice package. Plenty of bed room and the extended cab provides a nice area for extra storage when you need it.

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  01 Sonoma SLS - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By Icebox - April 23 - 2:07 pm

  I own a 2001 GMC Sonoma SLS, 2.2L 5spd Reg. Cab with the short-Stepside bed. Its a great little truck, a bit on the small side if youre a bigger person, (Im 63", 280lbs) but I still seem to fit in there alright. It handles pretty well in town and its easy to park because of its size, but when youre traveling at high speeds or going down windy roads, you can tell its a light truck. Repair bills arent usually too steep because the Sonoma shares parts with the Blazer, Jimmy and S-10 so getting cheap parts is easy. All and all, its a pretty good little truck.

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  Respectable Little Truck - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By truckkid - March 1 - 12:35 am

  I was given this vehicle after my first vehicles engine died. This is a stylish and smooth riding vehicle, but this is not the type of truck I wanted. I prefer trucks that are raised and larger. Overall, through the 2+ years ive had it, it has been mostly reliable, except ive had to replace the starter 3 times!! I would suggest this as a perfect truck for a beginning driver, because it is only a 4 cyl, has good gas mileage and wasnt an expensive purchase. This truck should be a parents best friend, especially if they purchase the 4 cyl model because it is hard to speed in a truck equipped with so little horsepower!

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  Great (SO FAR) Minor stuff only - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By Trout Terminator - February 16 - 2:00 am

  Bought this little gem to cart around the oompa loompas and haul the boat, 17 foot Starcraft (2300) lbs. This truck does it all very very well. Good to fair gas mileage. (not bad for a semi- thristy v-6). I get good mileage with A/C on full blast also. Truck doesnt mind a/c when towing and doesnt lose power. Has a little bit of a knock when you floor it....49k miles and have only replaced the battery. (delco batteries arent top quality). Gas gauge failed at 41k, thank god I bought extended warranty. I still paid $140 out of my pocket to fix gauge. I paid 18,600 used, 14k miles on it originally. I think price equals value here.

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  Mixed Feelings - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By rreed2000 - September 28 - 2:00 am

  Fan clutch had to be replaced and hood had to be repainted due to loss of glossy finish immediately after purchase, valves are noisy at 1,700 rpm - but dealer says "yeah, theyre noisy but thats normal." Other than the items listed above, poor over build quality and less-than-stellar gas mileage, Id have to admit that the truck has been reliable. But I will probably never buy another GM product because of my experiences with this one.

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  gmc - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By Marjie - July 21 - 2:00 am

  this is a great vehicle but looking forward to the release of the GMC Canyon.

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  gmc sonoma q-85 sls - 2001 GMC Sonoma
  By buster - July 24 - 2:00 am

  great sporty looking, compact truck