The service and repair manual for the 1996 GMC Sonoma — 2.2L I4 and 4.3L V6 engines, 7 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 year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | SLE Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door · SLS Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door · SLS Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 190 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Sonoma manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,537
- Accessories & Equipment 193
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 131
- Body & Frame 63
- Maintenance 46
- Brakes 258
- Restraints 201
- Drivelines & Axles 69
- Steering 139
- Electrical 161
- Suspension 93
- Engine Mechanical 113
- Transmission 203
- Engine Performance 1,093
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Sonoma
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 98V150001This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 98V150002This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the.
Owners have filed 190 complaints and GMC has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Sonoma. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Sonoma manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Sonoma?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 4.3L V6 across the SLE Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door, SLS Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door, SLS Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1996 Sonoma problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Sonoma, covering visibility. 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 1996 Sonoma wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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