# \#sonoma **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sonoma/3508.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [GMC sonoma getting hot fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-getting-hot-fast/193092)
**Author:** [@Charliebourbeau\_187040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charliebourbeau_187040)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-getting-hot-fast/193092 "2023-09-27T23:24:09Z")
Hello, I have a 1999 GMC Sonoma that I bought four years ago used with 90,000 miles on it. For the first three and a half years it ran a normal temperature but recently my power steering pump locked up and the belt came … --- ## [Stumped To This Point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-to-this-point/180719)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-to-this-point/180719 "2022-03-20T03:56:13Z")
First off, I generally get through electrical issues even if it takes a few weeks and foul words. I’ve got an issue with my Sonoma and it’s almost gotten me to the monkey with a typewriter point. So below is the Cliff’s… --- ## [2000 gmc sonoma abs code reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sonoma-abs-code-reader/180440)
**Author:** [@johnnym\_was\_here](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnym_was_here)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sonoma-abs-code-reader/180440 "2021-11-04T05:19:11Z")
Hi My 2000 GMC Sonoma (3 door, automatic, v6, 2WD) is lighting up the ABS and Brake lamps. From what I’ve gleaned on the web : –clean front abs sensors –reseat and clean front ABS connectors –clean ground wire to AB… --- ## [Production Year Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-year-question/179782)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-year-question/179782 "2021-10-07T06:20:26Z")
Just have an odd question and wondering if anyone has ever run into this. Recently the blower motor was chirping quite a bit so I ordered a motor online rather than make a 50 miles round trip to the closest car parts sto… --- ## [After code reset, have p0440 code and red o2S monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-code-reset-have-p0440-code-and-red-o2s-monitor/177737)
**Author:** [@JediTiger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JediTiger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-code-reset-have-p0440-code-and-red-o2s-monitor/177737 "2021-06-29T12:29:37Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Sonoma 2.2. The exhaust pipe broke off before the converter. I drove it for a while like this and it generated several engine codes (of course it would). I recently got the front exhaust pipe replaced.… --- ## [Plastic Timing Cover replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-timing-cover-replacement/176042)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-timing-cover-replacement/176042 "2021-04-08T13:57:00Z")
Hello fellow car people. So I’m curious if any of you have replaced a timing cover specifically on an 03 Sonoma 4x4 with the 4.3 Vortec engine? Curious if I.m gonna have to seperate the transmission from the engine? I sa… --- ## [03 Sonoma 4x4 giving me fits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-sonoma-4x4-giving-me-fits/175797)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-sonoma-4x4-giving-me-fits/175797 "2021-04-02T10:38:26Z")
Hi fellow car people, Im currently trying to help a friend replace timing chain cover on an 03 GMC Sonoma 4x4 with 4,3 Vortec motor, Can anyone tell me of a way to get the new timing cover on without dropping the oil pan… --- ## [Truck smoking from below engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-smoking-from-below-engine/166698)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-smoking-from-below-engine/166698 "2020-07-02T11:27:05Z")
I just got done repairing a transmission line that kept popping off, changing tranny fluid and filter and swapping out and a thermostat on my sonoma. I just turned on my engine to flush the radiator and noticed the engi… --- ## [Transmission cooling line popping out of radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooling-line-popping-out-of-radiator/166364)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooling-line-popping-out-of-radiator/166364 "2020-06-28T22:56:09Z")
Hi people. I’ve written on here a couple time relating to this issue. My lower transmission cooling line keeps popping out at my radiator. I really don’t want to replace my lines. It was 107 here today and I spent 10 hou… --- ## [Sonoma overheated. Black sludge under on floor under engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-overheated-black-sludge-under-on-floor-under-engine/166184)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-overheated-black-sludge-under-on-floor-under-engine/166184 "2020-06-23T19:17:19Z")
Hi people. I have a 2001 2wd 4.3 Sonoma. I was driving yesterday when my rpms shot up to around 1500. Looked down and saw my temp gauge was pretty high. Probably around 240. My AC was on, but the fans were not on at a… --- ## [Changed front calipers. Should I bleed back calipers also?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-front-calipers-should-i-bleed-back-calipers-also/165978)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-front-calipers-should-i-bleed-back-calipers-also/165978 "2020-06-22T22:25:26Z")
Hi I have a 2001 Sonoma. I just replaced my front calipers and pads. The rear wheals are disk brakes. I’m wondering if I have to bleed all four breaks. I’ve read that some vehicles have separate lines running to the mas… --- ## [Weak spark on every plug, but truck runs fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-spark-on-every-plug-but-truck-runs-fine/165367)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-spark-on-every-plug-but-truck-runs-fine/165367 "2020-06-06T19:10:04Z")
I have a 2001 Sonoma with a 4.3 Vortec. I noticed all my plugs were shooting weak sparks while trying to figure out why it wasn’t starting. It turned out to be my fuel pump. Still all my sparks are very orange. Could thi… --- ## [Check Engine Light came on while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239)
**Author:** [@Mr\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_R)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239 "2020-02-10T19:16:15Z")
While driving on the freeway my “service engine soon” light came on. The vehicle runs fine, idles fine, starts normally but the light stays on. So what’s the problem? Oxygen sensor? or something else? Vehicle is 2002… --- ## [04 Sonoma slow to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sonoma-slow-to-stop/152267)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sonoma-slow-to-stop/152267 "2019-11-14T03:04:17Z")
04 GMC is slow to stop like weak brakes …is it the brake booster or calipers or something else ? Thanks --- ## [1998 GMC Sonoma AC doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-ac-doesn-t-work/141630)
**Author:** [@Beverley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beverley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-ac-doesn-t-work/141630 "2019-06-05T20:07:19Z")
A/C not working, where to take it. --- ## [1995 Sonoma ABS brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-sonoma-abs-brake-problems/139466)
**Author:** [@4Sertain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4Sertain)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-sonoma-abs-brake-problems/139466 "2019-05-16T13:05:41Z")
I have a reg cab 4x4, 5 spd, 90K miles. Every now & then when I stepped on the brakes I heard a sound like a goose honking. I also hear a whooshing sound. So Finally my brake pedal got weak and the ABS & Brake light ca… --- ## [2002 GMC Sonoma won't heat up past 150 degrees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sonoma-wont-heat-up-past-150-degrees/127406)
**Author:** [@paulivey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulivey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sonoma-wont-heat-up-past-150-degrees/127406 "2018-10-23T14:02:35Z")
I had a radiator split last summer. changed it out and now it won’t heat up past 150 degrees. i cleaned heater coil, changed 3 thermostats. 2 radiators and heat temp console. plus temp sensor. --- ## [No crank no start no gears 2001 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-no-gears-2001-pickup/114990)
**Author:** [@Lillith\_Rael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lillith_Rael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-no-gears-2001-pickup/114990 "2018-04-05T16:10:39Z")
Hi guys! So my truck was working fine till I parked the other day. Key powers up dash, battery seems fine, but not so much as a click on start position. So we figure it’s the starter or solenoid that’s gone - but the … --- ## [Engine seized up after oil change 4 days prior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-seized-up-after-oil-change-4-days-prior/100284)
**Author:** [@baldridge11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baldridge11)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-seized-up-after-oil-change-4-days-prior/100284 "2018-02-14T05:53:06Z")
I own a 99 gmc sonoma. I changed my oil with Castrol 10W-40. Then four days later I'm stopped at a traffic light and to my surprise I have to kick myself down a hill. No oil is in my vehicle at all. No sign of leaks. My … --- ## [Voltage reading 12 at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-reading-12-at-idle/107980)
**Author:** [@Calvertj12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calvertj12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-reading-12-at-idle/107980 "2017-09-23T03:28:20Z")
I have a 2003 GMA Sonoma with a 2.2L, truck has 215K miles on it. About a week ago I needed to jump the battery to get it started and it ran fine for about 80 miles. Then I lost my gauges, and truck shut off when I hit… --- ## [Grinding Noise When Turning at Low Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-turning-at-low-speeds/107071)
**Author:** [@dcnhistory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcnhistory)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-turning-at-low-speeds/107071 "2017-08-22T20:52:59Z")
Over the past couple months I have been hearing a low rubbing/grinding noise in my truck whenever I am turning at very low speeds. Usually it is when I am going through parking lots or turning through drive ways. I can a… --- ## [Volt problem while car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-problem-while-car-is-off/105844)
**Author:** [@UNFORGIVEN143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UNFORGIVEN143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-problem-while-car-is-off/105844 "2017-07-14T12:19:48Z")
When I put the key in the volt meter reads about 9v and it's hard to start but once I get it started it jumps up to 14v I can put a volt meter on the battery and it reads about the same. As soon as I turn the car off the… --- ## [Trouble setting timing on 1996 GM 2.2l engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-setting-timing-on-1996-gm-2-2l-engine/93610)
**Author:** [@james.gawley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.gawley)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-setting-timing-on-1996-gm-2-2l-engine/93610 "2016-06-23T06:36:33Z")
Hi All, I have a 1996 GMC Sonoma extended cab, 2.2l engine (not vortec) purchased in the United States. I’m having trouble setting the timing correctly. I recently replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets and … --- ## [Unknown Engine Problems: Shaking/Misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-engine-problems-shaking-misfiring/89791)
**Author:** [@dcnhistory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcnhistory)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-engine-problems-shaking-misfiring/89791 "2015-04-28T05:43:49Z")
Recently I've been experiencing some intermittent engine problems, particularly when it is damp outside. The problem occurs after the vehicle has just been started for the day and I start accelerating. When I stop at a … --- ## [00' Sonoma rattling at idle with the ac on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-sonoma-rattling-at-idle-with-the-ac-on/85915)
**Author:** [@Austin4820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin4820)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-sonoma-rattling-at-idle-with-the-ac-on/85915 "2014-07-12T06:37:11Z")
I recently bought a 2000 Gmc Sonoma SLS and it's been a headache ever since. Ever since I got it, it's made this rattling sound that only occurs when I'm both idling and when the AC compressor is on. The sound is inter… --- ## [2003 GMC Sonoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sonoma/83876)
**Author:** [@colddonkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colddonkey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sonoma/83876 "2014-02-24T04:19:43Z")
Recently bought a 2003 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab SLS, 6 cyl., 4WD and auto trans with only 29K miles on it. Already had to back flush the heater core as it had partial blockage. The truck is in excellent shape and appears to h… --- ## [Transfer Case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case/82963)
**Author:** [@gypsyrain21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gypsyrain21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case/82963 "2014-01-04T11:24:59Z")
Anyone here able to give me a rough idea how long it would take a mechanic to replace the transfer case on an 03' Sonoma 4x4 p/u? I think i trust the mechanic I go to, but he quoted $1200-$1500 for this job (1200 w/ junk… --- ## [GMC Sonoma Electrical Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-electrical-problems/82545)
**Author:** [@Mossarific](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mossarific)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-electrical-problems/82545 "2013-12-11T06:45:17Z")
I have a 2001 GMC Sonoma with 60,000 miles. Purchased it used 8 months ago. In the past month it has started exhibiting problems starting. 10% of the time when key is turned to start position nothing happens with the … --- ## [Engine stalls and hard to restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalls-and-hard-to-restart/74680)
**Author:** [@Betman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalls-and-hard-to-restart/74680 "2013-10-12T19:11:59Z")
I have a 1995 GMC Sanoma, 2.2 Lt, 4 cyl, 5 spd. It has about 130K miles. Each day I drive it back and forth to work (about 30 miles one way). About 6 months ago I noticed that at about 5 miles into my drive to work it… --- ## [GMC running rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-running-rich/81752)
**Author:** [@scouter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scouter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-running-rich/81752 "2013-10-11T22:52:55Z")
I have a 1995 Sonoma that runs rich at low RPMS. The Injection Manifold, O2Sensor and MAP Sensor have been replaced. The plugs foul on the #1 bank only. Compression is equal on all cylinders(150psi). Runs great on the hi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sonoma/3508.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sonoma)