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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  gutless wonder - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By gutless wonder - September 10 - 2:00 am

  this is my third sonoma/s-10/s-15. i dont need a full size truck and i always buy used. 217k miles on original engine(2.2) transmission and clutch. i dont baby my trucks at all, they are used for their intended purpose and this one fits the bill. is it a coincidence that they all rust out in the same places, no matter what year they are?

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  My Sonoma - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Mark Maloney - August 1 - 10:39 am

  It has been an excellent truck for me and the wife. it has proven to be dependable and reliable. It is a good driving truck, nice ride.

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  150k - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Kyle - June 11 - 3:58 pm

  i have inherited my fathers 1998 GMC Sonoma extended cab and its excellent! We recently recharged the air system and it feels like factory new. Weve only had the brakes blow out twice and the front tie rods break but thats really it. i love this truck because its very fun to drive but i wish the 4 cylinder had more power. it has the 5 speed manual so it makes driving interesting. all i have to say is that this is the best truck our family has ever owned and i hope to keep it running for years to come.

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  Served its purpose - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By CCfella - April 24 - 4:48 pm

  I bought this truck off a 3 year lease and have put 90K miles on it with little problems. I had to replace the alternator and the U-joint, but the engine and tranny have been reliable. It also has a little more road noise than Id like. However, these complaints are minimal compared to the reliability and good gas milage it gets (28 miles/gallon).

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  Awesome Pickup - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By rossco10 - December 9 - 9:20 pm

  Awesome pickup. College kid and I love it. Only downside cant find any aftermarket parts.

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  Most reliable truck ever owned - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Jay - November 14 - 9:36 am

  I am now approaching 300,000 miles on this truck and still have not spent money in repairs. I have changed the serpentine belt, headlamp and tires, but this truck has been very good to me.

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  Sonoma - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By hannahbug21 - August 6 - 12:08 am

  Generally reliable but when it breaks down it is down for days. I have replaced the wiper motor twice, the computer system twice, alternator, ball joints tie rod ends, and others odds and ends through the years. But I abuse it. Its a great daily commuter. Put wieght it in the back and it handles allright in all weather conditions. It gets excellent gas mileage, 30+ in the city on a good tuned engine. It only has a 4 cylinder so it cant haul much weight but does well for its size. My truck has the long box so it handles like a school bus. It has that big truck feel even though it is so small. My full sized Sierra has a smaller turning radius. It is a bit gutlus I would go for the V6

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  My great little truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By dougstatler - November 18 - 6:53 pm

  I purchased my Sonoma slightly used with less then 5,000 miles on it and less then a year old. It suved me fathfully for over 8 years untill last month when a drunk crosed the center line and hit me almost head on. I always liked the looks of the truck, and with the 4.3 V6 and a 5 speed it was no slouch. Very handy for light hauling but still very easy to manuver in tight parking lots. I have very few problems with the truck other then it always had a thurst for brake pads and sometimes rotors. It served me well right up to the end when drunk idiot hit me with an older Ford F150. She was totaled (even buckled the roof) but she got even, the big Ford was damaged just as badly.

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  Good little truck - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By gabe - May 15 - 5:17 pm

  Good little truck. I use it for work pulling and hauling light loads, works out great. Plenty of power for a V6 4.3L.

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  Runs forever - 1998 GMC Sonoma
  By Jeff - April 23 - 2:23 am

  I bought this truck from my father in law. Its a 1998 2.2 4cyl 5spd. He bought it with 99k miles on it. I bought it from him with 185k miles on it and am now at 246,000 miles. Its had 2 clutches put in and 2 fuel pumps in its lifetime besides normal maintenance. Just keeps running. I bought it just to have a truck accessible when needed but now I drive it all the time. I am hoping to get to 300,000 miles just because. Shouldnt be a problem though. Tough little truck but nothing special. When or if it dies, I am prob. going to go on craigslist and buy another one for 3k bucks because its more than worth the money. I drive about 50miles a day and average about 26mpg out of a full tank of gas..