The GMC Sonoma (4 generations, 1991–2004) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 4.3L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, 4-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 23 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a GMC Sonoma VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The GMC Sonoma window sticker — build, options & years
The GMC Sonoma ran from 1991–2004 across 4 generations (1991–1993, 1994–1999, 2000, 2001–2003). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 4.3L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, 4-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any GMC Sonoma VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1991, 1993, 1997; the most-complained-about are 1994, 1995, 1998. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full GMC Sonoma VIN decoder.
What the GMC Sonoma sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Sonoma, latest tested year 2004:
The label also prints an estimated $4,150 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 498 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Sonoma under Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Sonoma's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1991 to 2004. Worth checking before you compare a Sonoma sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 6 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Sonoma sells for now
The label froze the Sonoma price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Sonoma by model year, from 29 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 listings | |
| 2001 | 12 listings | |
| 1999 | 8 listings |
A 2002 Sonoma asks a median $6,000 today, a 1999 about $3,900. Full breakdown on the GMC Sonoma value page.
What's on the GMC Sonoma sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 15 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Sonoma VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the GMC Sonoma VIN decoder.
Sonoma window sticker — every model year
This covers the GMC Sonoma for 1991–2004. Enter any Sonoma VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every GMC model.
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Other GMC window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 26 mpg | |
| GMC Acadia | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 25 mpg | |
| GMC Terrain | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 32 mpg | |
| GMC Yukon | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| GMC Canyon | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 25 mpg | |
| GMC Yukon XL | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 23 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a GMC Sonoma
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Sonoma, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a GMC Sonoma all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A GMC Sonoma whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the GMC Sonoma window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway), from its 2004 rating, with an estimated $4,150 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a GMC Sonoma worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2002 asks a median $6,000 and a 1999 about $3,900 across 29 live listings. See the GMC Sonoma value page.
Is the recreated GMC Sonoma sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one GMC Sonoma may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a GMC Sonoma?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.