2003 GMC Sonoma

US · Pickup · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD

The 2003 GMC Sonoma is listed in the US market as a pickup with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 4.3L 6-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.2L 4-cylinder, 4.3L 6-cylinder

Combined Economy

14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 4.3L 6-cylinder
Displacement	2.2 L to 4.3 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

04V132000: 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."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Reported March 18, 2004. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2003 GMC Sonoma have?

Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 4.3L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 GMC Sonoma?

Combined fuel economy is 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2003 GMC Sonoma front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2003 GMC Sonoma?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.