1991 GMC Sonoma Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1991 GMC Sonoma — 2.8L V6 and 4.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1991
Engines
2.8L V6 — OHV
4.3L V6 — OHV
2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV
TrimsBase Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 35 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 Sonoma manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 72
  • Engine Performance 880
  • Accessories & Equipment 182
  • General Information 1,523
  • Body & Frame 46
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 194
  • Brakes 176
  • Maintenance 96
  • Drivelines & Axles 83
  • Steering 168
  • Electrical 186
  • Suspension 101
  • Engine Mechanical 305
  • Transmission 612
  • Steering Column Support Bracket 22
  • Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
  • Ignition Switch-To-Column Screws 35
  • Lock Cylinder Retaining Screw 22
  • Turn Signal Switch Screws 35

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 Sonoma

  1. Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 99V193000
    If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000
    This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.

Owners have filed 35 complaints and GMC has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1991 Sonoma. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1991 Sonoma manual

Is this manual specific to the 1991 Sonoma?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 4.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.

What 1991 Sonoma problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1991 Sonoma, covering service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.

Does it include 1991 Sonoma wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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