Engine repair for a 2003 GMC Sonoma
Engine repair for the 2003 GMC Sonoma: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 GMC Sonoma for engine repair
- Body: small pickup trucks (EPA size class).
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.
Engine repair: how we help
Searching for engine repair for the 2003 GMC Sonoma? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your Sonoma and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Sonoma. It is powered by the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We collect the rental when your car is back. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Small things that help
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Next step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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