Your GMC Sonoma’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your truck away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”. This article will discuss some … Read more
If your GMC Sonoma’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your truck’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a GMC Sonoma’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more
If you own a GMC Sonoma and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Sonoma and how to fix the problem. The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more
If you’re filling your truck up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your GMC Sonoma is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Sonoma’s check engine … Read more
If your GMC Sonoma has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your truck. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Sonoma has spun a … Read more
When your GMC Sonoma is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your truck’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your GMC Sonoma is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Sonoma is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your truck out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your GMC Sonoma’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your truck’s tire pressure must be checked. If your GMC … Read more
It can be very jarring when your GMC Sonoma shakes when idle. If your Sonoma has this problem, many issues can cause it. We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents GMC Sonoma Shaking … Read more
One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your GMC Sonoma is when the speedometer stops working. You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road. If your truck’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more