1997 GMC SONOMA PICKUP
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
GMC's Sonoma compact pickups are designed to appeal to value-conscious,
price-sensitive consumers who want an around-town vehicle with the
convenience of truckbed hauling. The compact pickup is positioned
as a rugged, fun-loving vehicle which delivers power and freedom for
the young at heart.
NEW FOR 1997:
* Automatic floor shift console added on extended cabs with automatic
transmissions and bucket seats
* Standard compact spares on all models with the exception of vehicles
ordered with on/off road tires or sport suspension package
* New exterior colours (Fairway Green and Medium Beige Mystique Metallic)
MODELS: Sonoma Pickup (regular cab, short box - 2WD)
Sonoma Pickup (regular
cab, short box - 4x4)
Sonoma Pickup (regular
cab, long box - 2WD)
Sonoma Pickup (regular
cab, long box - 4x4)
Sonoma Pickup (2-door,
extended cab, short box - 2WD)
Sonoma Pickup (2-door,
extended cab, short box - 4x4)
Sonoma Pickup (3-door,
extended cab, short box - 2WD)
Sonoma Pickup (3-door,
extended cab, short box - 4x4)
VEHICLE CLASS: Compact Pickup
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS: Linden, New Jersey;
Shreveport,
Louisiana
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
The GMC Sonoma is targeted to males in their 30s and 40s who want a
fun, yet practical vehicle for day-to-day driving and light-duty chores.
Value for money, price and overall quality are essential elements of
the buying decision, along with fun-to-drive aspects.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1982 GMC Sonoma Compact light-duty pickup truck debuts
1983 Extended cab models and Insta-Trac 4WD system introduced; 2.0L engine
replaces 1.9L
1984 Off-road package added with heady-duty springs and gas shock
absorbers
1985 2.5L EFI engine replaces 2.2L engine
1986 Electronic fuel injection introduced on 2.8L V6 engine
1987 New 3-speed automatic transmission and new quiet transfer case
1988 Optional 4.3L EFI V6 and serpentine-belt-drive introduced; factory-
installed sunroof introduced
1989 Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic instrument cluster,
speedometer and new transfer case introduced
1990 5-speed manual transmission; 2.5L engine improvements; increase I
n
standard equipment content
1991 Continuing improvements to 2.5L engine
1992 Optional electronic-shift transfer case for 4WD models
1993 4-speed electronic transmission introduced; balance shaft added to
4.3L V6 engine
1994 All-new family of GMC Sonoma pickups introduced with new exterior
and
interior styling; special sport and off-road
packages introduced
1995 Addition of standard driver-side air bag; enhancements to 4.3L V6
and
2.2L engines; revised chassis packages
1996 New available Sportside box with stepside styling; Easy Access
system; 4-wheel ABS on vehicles with 4-cylinder
engine
1997 Automatic floor shift console added on extended cab models with
automatic transmission and bucket seats;
spare tire becomes a compact
tire (except with on/off road tires or sport
suspension packages)
EXTERIOR FEATURES SL
SLS SLE
Air Dam w/
Fog Lamps (2WD models only) Black NA
O O
Bumpers - Front and rear step painted lower
body
colour w/matching end caps
and
air dam S
S NA
-
Front and rear step; painted medium
gray
w/matching end caps and air dam NA NA
S
-
Front colour-keyed w/matching end
caps
and air dam (A steel colour-
keyed
close-out panel replaces rear
bumper)
O
NA NA
Easy Access
System Third door provides driver
w/a swing-
out
panel for improved accessibility
to
rear seat area (extended cab
models
only) O
O O
Glass Solar-Ray(TM), tinted;
all windows S S
S
Grille Painted gray metallic
w/sealed beam
headlamps
S
NA NA
Painted
lower body colour w/dark
gray
insert and composite headlamps NA S
NA
Painted
medium gray w/bright
insert
and composite headlamps NA NA
S
Harness Trailering harness S
S S
Horn Dual note S
S S
Key Single,
two-sided, common to operate
ignition
and doors S
S S
Lights Backup lamps,combination
parking/
hazard/direction,
combination tail/
stop/direction/hazard,
license plate
lamp,
side marker lamps w/reflectors,
engine
compartment lamp S
S S
Mirrors LH and RH below eyeline; black
S S
S
Mouldings Black windshield S
S S
Dark
gray with bright insert NA
NA S
Paint schemes Solid tone O
O NA
Conventional
two-tone NA
NA O
Special
two-tone (includes upper
body
side striping) NA
O NA
Pickup Box Welded pickup box w/double wall
construction
and steel floor S S
S
Shield Pkg. Underbody (includes transfer case
and
front differential skid plates,
fuel
tank and steering linkage
shields)
O
O O
Spare Tire
Carrier Winch type, mounted under
frame at
rear
w/compact spare S
S S
Tow Hooks (4x4 only) LH and RH front mounted
behind
air dam S
S S
Wheel Trim Bright trim rings NA
S NA
Wheels - Four (15" x 7") steel,
painted argent
w/brushed
aluminum hub cap S
S NA
-
Four (15" x 7") aluminum,
painted
argent (spare is steel) NA NA
S
-
Four aluminum 16" x 8" w/bright
machine
finish (spare is steel) NA O
NA
Windows Rear quarter vent swing out
NA S
S
Wipers Adjustable intermittent
wipers w/
dual
fluidic washer nozzles S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
INTERIOR FEATURES SL
SLS SLE
Armrests Left hand
and right hand padded,
integral
w/trim panels S
S S
Bezels Colour-keyed
air outlet bezels
and
instrument panel cluster
bezels
S
S S
Coat Hooks 2 colour-keyed coat
hooks S S
S
Convenience Pkg. Tilt-Wheel(TM) and speed control O O
S
Power
door locks, windows and
exterior
electric remote mirrors NA O
O
Cupholders Two-partition cupholder
S S
S
Doors Colour-keyed
plastic trim panels
w/LH
and RH moulded map pockets;
colour-keyed
door handle area S S
S
Colour-keyed
soft-cloth upper
inserts
w/Scotchgard (TM)
Fabric
Protector NA
S S
Colour-keyed
plastic trim panels
w/LH
and RH moulded map pockets
and
soft cloth upper inserts;
colour-keyed
door handle area NA NA
NA
Floor Covering Full floor, charcoal rubber
mat
w/back panel carpet S
NA NA
Full
floor colour-keyed
carpeting
and back panel carpet
w/Scotchgard(TM)
fabric
protector;
colour-keyed rubber
floor
mats NA
S S
Gauges Voltmeter,
temperature, oil
pressure,
trip odometer and
speedometer
S
S S
Voltmeter,
temperature, oil
pressure,
trip odometer,d
speedometer
and tachometer NA NA
NA
Headlamp Warning Warning buzzer O
O O
Headliner Full roof, foam
backed w/colour-
keyed
cloth cover S
S S
Heater/Defogger Dual outlet defroster system
and
side window defogger system S S
S
Instrument Panel Colour-keyed full width pad w/
non-locking
glove box, lighter
and
storage pocket under radio S S
S
Two
auxiliary electrical power
outlets
NA
S S
Tachometer
O
O O
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system NA
O O
Lights Instrument
cluster lights, door-
activated
courtesy, dome lamps
ashtray,
glovebox S
S S
Mirrors Rearview
day/night S
NA NA
Rearview
day/ w/door activated
dual
reading lamps including
a
second delay-off feature NA S
S
Mouldings/Trim Front pillar, rear side, rear
window
lower, and jack cover S S
S
Radios AM/FM
stereo w/seek/scan,
digital
clock and two door-
mounted
speakers (extended cab
models
include two B-pillar-
mounted
speakers) S
S NA
AM/FM
stereo with seek/scan,
cassette
tape player and
digital
clock, two door mounted
speakers.
Regular cab pickups
also
include two instrument
panel
speakers. Extended-cab
pickups
also include two
B-pillar
speakers O
O S
AM/FM
stereo with seek/scan,
digital
clock, two door mounted
speakers.
Regular cab pickups
also
include two instrument
panel
speakers. Extended-cab
pickups
also include two
B-pillar
speakers S
S NA
AM
stereo/FM stereo w/seek/
scan,
cassette w/search and
repeat,
digital clock, graphic
equalizer
and 4 speakers O O
O
AM/FM
stereo w/seek/scan,
CD
player, digital clock,
4
premium speakers NA
O O
Seats Three-passenger
w/folding back
and
integral headrests S
NA NA
60/40
split reclining bench
includes
centre folding armrest
w/storage
compartment, folding
seat
backs, integral headrests NA S
S
RH
easy entry feature; rear
jump
seats custom vinyl trim
Storage
pockets on seat backs NA S
S
High
back reclining front
buckets
(includes manual
adjustable
lumbar support;
centre
floor console) NA
O O
Steering Wheel Deluxe, 4-spoke black S
S NA
Leather-wrapped,
4-spoke, black NA O S
Sunshades LH and RH padded
colour-keyed
cloth
w/LH and RH map straps and
RH
vanity mirror, single blade S NA
NA
LH
and RH padded; colour-keyed
cloth
w/slider extensions and
LH
and RH illuminated vanity
mirrors,
dual blades NA
S S
Tools Mechanical
jack and wheel
wrench
behind front seat S S
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL SL
SLS SLE
Alternator 100-amp Delcotron
S
S S
Axle Base
axle S
S S
Front,
independent S
S S
Rear,
semi floating type S S
S
Battery 12
Volt S
S S
Brakes Power,
vacuum, self-adjusting
4-wheel
ABS, front disc and
rear
drum S
S S
Booster,
dual diaphragm S
S S
Parking,
cable to rear wheels
pedal
operated S
S S
Clutch Hydraulic
clutch control S S
S
Engines 2WD:
2.2L SFI L4 S
S S
4x4:
Vortec 4300 SFI V6 S
S S
Exhaust Aluminized,
stainless steel S S
S
Heater Engine
block O
O O
Steering Variable
ratio power S
S S
Suspension Springs - 2WD
Front: coil;
4x4
Front: torsion bar S
S S
Rear:
two stage multi-leaf S S
S
Shock
absorbers (front/rear) S S
S
Stabilizer
bar (front) S
S S
Suspension Pkg. Smooth Ride (recommended for
paved
road applications and
light
trailering) O
O O
Increased
Capacity (includes
larger-diameter
front
stabilizer
bar and larger-
capacity
rear springs;
recommended
for gravel/
unimproved
roads and heavy
trailering)
O
O O
Sport
(includes larger-
diameter
front and rear
stabilizer
bars and specific
high-pressure
gas monotube
deCarbon
shocks; recommended
for
paved roads and heavy-duty
trailering)
NA
O NA
Off-Road
(includes special
Bilstein
gas-pressurized
shocks,
upsized torsion bars,
rear
springs, special jounce
bumpers,
steering damper,
larger
body mounts, front
stabilizer
bar; recommended for
larger
off-road applications
and
heavy-duty trailering) O O
O
Wide
Stance Sport Performance
(includes
a unique revised
frame
for wider track,
strengthened
front differential
gears
and drive axles, special
rear
axle w/ 8.5" ring gear,
larger
wheel bearings and longer/
larger-diameter
axle shafts,
unique
rear suspension w/revised
multi-leaf
springs and added rear
axle
track bar, special front
fenders
and pickup box outer
panels
w/extra-wide dark gray
metallic
fender flares, and
modified
jack and spare tire
stowage
winch; recommended for
severe
off-road applications
and
light-duty trailering) NA O
NA
Tires Four
P205/75R15 all season S S
S
(SLS
2WD only)
Four
P235/75R15 all season NA S
NA
(SLS
4x4 only)
Transfer Case New Process 231, manual shift,
floor
mounted controls S
S O
New
Process 233, electronic NA O
S
Transmission 5-speed manual w/overdrive
,
fully
synchronized, floor
mounted
S
S S
Wheels Four
disc type, 15" x 7" S
S NA
Aluminum,
painted Argent,
15"
x 7" O
O NA
Aluminum,
16" x 8" NA
O NA
Aluminum,
15" x 7" O
O S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
SAFETY/SECURITY SL
SLS SLE
Air Bag Driver's
side S
S S
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS S
S S
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock (BTSI) w/automatic transmission S
S S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system NA
O O
Lighting Daytime
running lamps S
S S
Centre
high mounted stop lamp S S
S
Side Impact Side guard door beams
S S
S
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
TECHNICAL
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Welded-steel
frame (box section to rear spring hanger)
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel
on most panels
(except
roof and box front panel)
SUSPENSION Front
Independent, (coil spring 2WD; torsion bar 4x4)
Rear
Hypoid drive, two stage multi-leaf springs
BRAKES Hydraulic:
power front disc/rear drum;
4-wheel
ABS
STEERING Variable
ratio power - standard
WHEELS 2WD
4x4
15"
Standard Steel 15" Standard Steel
TIRES P205/75R15
all-season P205/75R15 all-season
(includes
spare) (includes spare)
ENGINES 2.2L
MFI L4 Vortec
4300 SFI V6
Displacement 2.2L (134 cu.in.) 4.3L
(262 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Regular
Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential F.I. Sequential
F.I.
Horsepower 118 hp @ 5200 rpm
180 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque 130
lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm 240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm (4x4)
175 hp @ 4400 rpm
240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm (2WD)
Note: There also is an available 190-hp version of the Vortec 4300 SFI
V8
LAYOUT Front
engine / 2WD (rear) or 4x4
TRANSMISSIONS 5-speed manual 4-speed
automatic
w/2.2L
L4 w/2.2L L4
Gear Ratios 1st 3.94 3.06
2nd
2.37 1.63
3rd
1.49 1.00
4th
1.00 0.70
5th
0.83 ----
Reverse 3.65
2.29
Rear Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10
TRANSMISSIONS 5-speed manual 4-speed
automatic
w/4.3L
V6 w/4.3L V6
Gear Ratios 1st 3.49 3.06
2nd
2.16 1.63
3rd
1.40 1.00
4th
1.00 0.70
5th
0.78 ----
Reverse 3.54
2.29
Rear Axle Ratio 3.08 3.08
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Regular
Cab Short Box Regular Cab Long Box
Wheelbase 2750
mm (108.3") 2995
mm (117.9")
Length 4792
mm (188.6") 5197
mm (204.6")
Width 1725
mm ( 67.9") 1725
mm ( 67.9")
Height 2WD 1577 mm ( 62.1")
1577 mm ( 62.1")
4x4
1620 mm ( 63.8") 1661
mm ( 65.4")
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Extended
Cab Short Box
Wheelbase 3122
(122.9")
Length 5164
(203.3")
Width 1725
( 67.9")
Height 2WD 1580 ( 62.2")
4x4
1621 ( 63.8")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Leg Room 1077
mm (42.4")
Head Room 1002 mm
(39.5")
Shoulder Room 1453 mm (57.2")
Hip Room 1321
mm (52.0")
CAPACITIES Regular Cab Short Box Regular
Cab Long Box
Curb Weights:
2WD 1390
kg (3060 lb.) 1405
kg (3100 lb.)
4x4 1625
kg (3585 lb.) 1670
kg (3685 lb.)
Seating 3/2 3/2
Fuel Capacity 76 L (16.7 gal) 76
L (16.7 gal)
Cargo Box
Volume 1116 L (39.4 cu.ft.)
1362 L (48.1 cu.ft.)
GVWR 2WD 1905/2085 kg (4200/4600
lb.) 2085/2220 kg (4600/4900 lb.)
(min/max)4x4 2110/2335 kg (4650/5150 lb.) 2335
kg (5150 lb.)
Payload 2WD 550/ 730 kg (1215/1615 lb.) 705/
740 kg (1555/1635 lb.)
(min/max)4x4 520/ 725 kg (1150/1600 lb.) 705
kg (1555 lb.)
CAPACITIES Extended Cab Short Box
Curb Weights:
2WD 1470kg
(3245 lb.)
4x4 1715
kg (3780 lb.)
Seating 5/4
Fuel Capacity 76 L (16.7 gal)
Cargo Box
Volume 1116 L (39.4 cu.ft.)
GVWR 2WD 2085 kg (4600 lb.)
min/max 4x4 2110/2335 kg (4650/5150 lb.)
Payload 2WD 560 kg (1240 lb.)
(min/max)4x4 500/ 530 kg (1100/1165 lb.)