Car financing: 2003 GMC Sonoma
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2003 GMC Sonoma for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 GMC Sonoma specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 291 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $19.22 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $24.34 | $26.04 |
2003 GMC Sonoma: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,550 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,844 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,868 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 GMC Sonoma
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (7), structure (7) and equipment (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V132000 | 2004-03-18 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 GMC Sonoma
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 GMC Sonoma for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2003 GMC Sonoma, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, structure and equipment; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the specs mean
The powertrain to know here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 10.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 32 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $16.59 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits moving day, renovation runs and anything that needs an open bed. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Space, size and seats
As a pickup truck, it has an open bed for things that would never fit in a trunk.
A longer test drive
If the Sonoma is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Sonoma for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 GMC Sonoma from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 GMC Sonoma
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 GMC Sonoma for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 GMC Sonoma
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 GMC Sonoma?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 GMC Sonoma before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 GMC Sonoma have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 GMC Sonoma cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.