Overview & Reviews

The Sonoma gets a few changes for what will be the final year of production of the current model. There's a new split-folding bench seat on all two-wheel-drive models, new seat materials, an optional six-disc CD changer and a sport package for crew-cab models.

• Multiple configurations, fuel-efficient base engine, torquey V6.

• Low-buck interior, spotty build quality, poor resale value.

User Reviews:

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  I love it - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Russell Simballa - April 26 - 7:17 am

  My aunt bought my NFC Sonoma new in 2003 and put over 160 thousand miles on it with no major maintenance. My sister then bought it and put over thirty thousand miles on it and now I own it. It had almost 200 thousand miles on it now but it is still running excellent. Body is rough around fenders and rocker panels but it has spent the past six years outside. Overall I love this truck and would not hesitate to buy another one

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  2003 SONOMA - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Justin - October 8 - 8:53 pm

  This is a good truck to start in but it gets about 16.5 mpg to 19.0 mpg rides good, put a lot of repairs in, I think it has too much power for its size and uses

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  Great starter vehicle - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Avery - November 15 - 2:00 am

  My dad gave me this truck as my first vehicle, and so far it has suited my needs well. I dont drive it much at all, just to school or town or what ever so theres only 40,000 miles on it. Its the funnest vehicle to drive off roads and on jeeping trails, the 4wd is great for winter too. my only regrets are that i have had to put in a good deal of money to keep it running up to par. it seems as though every year i have to change wheel bearings and the cab door has been giving me problems for the last few years. Its a tough little truck and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a great looking fun truck to drive.

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  Best thing Ive ever owned - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Chris - June 20 - 3:12 pm

  I bought the truck brand new with 3 miles on it. Nothing has went wrong with it in five years, so if you take care of it, it will take care of you.The truck has got 90,000 miles on it now and most of it is highway miles. Did some modifiyng but an air intake system and a AIC model in it and I get about 42 miles to the gallon, before it got 37.

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  My Black Beauty - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Kevo - April 27 - 3:27 pm

  I believe that this is the best looking truck of all time. Gas mileage stinks! I love the black and the ZR2 because of its lifted gift.

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  I could design a better truck! - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Conserned Customer - December 30 - 8:40 pm

  First off, bought the truck on GMs reputation. Decent design, good comfort, but performance, and gas mileage is something to be desired. I had a 96 Nissan 4 banger that would run circles around this GMC. Come on guys get with it.

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  My Work truck - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By joe - August 8 - 11:37 pm

  Since I have had my Sonoma, I have gotten avg. of 26mpg. The power of the 4 cyl engine leaves to be desired, however, it is a good crusing truck and rides very nice. It is sporty looking and really fun to drive.

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  Most horrible car ever owned - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Esfandiar - January 28 - 2:05 pm

  I purchased this car to commute to work everyday and not for heavy duty use. This car has been driven only 17000 Miles and transmission started losing oil. The power steering makes noise and the car runs rough on turns. This is my second GMC car and the last one. I hate cheap workmanship, crappy design and horrible engineering. How can a well maintained car (by dealer every 3000 miles) has to have transmission problem after only 17000 miles? Please save yourself a lot time/money and buy a decent car and I urge GMS to send their designers to Honda or Toyota for through training.

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  What I think - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Dave - January 7 - 10:52 pm

  The 03 GMC Sonoma 3dr extended cab is a good, well running truck that gets from point A to point B.

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  Poor quality - 2003 GMC Sonoma
  By Tim R - June 16 - 1:53 pm

  Had to get a new transfer case at 10,000 miles. Oil pickup tube fell into gears and ruined transfer case. Replaced air conditioner compressor at 42,000 miles. Transmission is now slipping badly. Fuel filler neck has been replaced, but still overflows when refueling. Leaf spring bushings are noisy. Would not buy again.