Save or scrap? 1999 GMC Sonoma!

[@sirfatschnitzel602]

That’s a save man, you’ve got to

[@willallan6830]

instaBlaster...

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Its possible that the jumble of wiring is preventing the truck from starting in 1st gear because it's not sensing the proper signal from the ignition, like a limp mode or some such (could also be the cause of the skipping). Although I've heard on these sometimes you have to "reset" the shifting solenoid by doing some convoluted series of steps to reset the PCM solenoid.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Jay Smart's tech tip on hot wiring.💪👍💯

[@trickyricky12147]

I learned a lot from that... REALLY important for when you loose your keys LMAO 😉👌

[@arabcampers9554]

Lookclean car and nice color i would of save it .

[@CowboyCarCrushing]

Save it. Even if you use it to run around the yard. Yard truck

[@MrManniG]

They propably dont need that mutch yard truks... But yea, save it and sell it on

[@CowboyCarCrushing]

@@MrManniG so I'm not arguing. Just giving my a opinion. 1 no one is going to by it with all those wires messed up. Also you can never have enough yard cars. They are subject to die at any moment. They a POS's to start with. That's why they are there to begin with. If you are driving that truck around the yard some customer will see it runs well and want the motor or tranny. I see it happen all the time. I would knock a hole in the exhaust and make the yard cars I used sound just awful so no customer would want the motor. But then someone would want the tranny. This is just my opinion. I guess they don't get buyers from Mexico or south America. We sale every running motor. Every running motor

[@corey6242]

@@CowboyCarCrushingshit I would buy it for a starter vehicle. go to another junkyard and get a new starter switch

[@corey6242]

and collum

[@CowboyCarCrushing]

@@corey6242 hell of a starter truck for an LS swap to

[@koshnaranek2317]

Man that truck has been places. I bought a Sonoma 2 yrs ago same setup but with the flareside bed w/160000 on it now in 2019 164000 still in great shape.

[@jonathanmagness1231]

I would save it and fix up a little bit and use it as a yard truck to pick up parts and it sounds like it might be a solenoid that is causing the trans to be sluggish in drive

[@TheChevyGuy]

cool truck . I had a 1985 Chevy S10 with a 305 from a 1989 Pontiac trans am

[@tyjordan1683]

Nice!! I have a 95 extended cab step side. The 4 cylinder was taken out of it and they put a rebuilt 4.3 v6 in it as well as a rebuilt 46le transmission. It has alot of other stuff done to it as well. Love the truck to death!

[@dansimon1100]

Save it I like the color blue it's not bad little truck it could be fixed I wouldn't mind having it for myself

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I would imagine it would not be worth reverting back to stock, electrical is always a nightmare to get perfect, but it is so clean you could build it and turn it into a race truck or a show truck

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

Gosh you're good! Save it. I bought a 2000 Sonoma SLS with Vortec V6 Engine for 1700.00 last July. It had been sitting in sellers driveway for over a year. Started right up and runs great.

[@dragonbrownies517]

Although it has the lamo 2.2L and not the 4.3.. Its good good bones to make a decent mini truck. For having 230K... I'd give it a tune-up and go from there. I can tell you that hood is from the S10 variant. The Sonoma/Jimmy had twin arches not a center line. If it were me, I'd rather put a new column in it just for ease of not having it rigged and Sonoma hood. That would bug me honestly. The paint looks decent. You could upgrade so many parts to it and have a super clean truck. Like power bucket seats, power windows, power mirrors, Envoy/Jimmy front bumper with fog lights, or even a Bravada grille to be different, put a step side bed on too. Throw some ZQ8 wheels on, drop it 3 inches all around and call it a day. It really depends on how far you want to go with it. It's got potential.

[@frhickinredhead6141]

If you don't want it, I'll sure as hell will take it haha

[@Skyman08]

That thing looks pretty solid, might make a good run about vehicle.

[@NCAFBA]

Hey Jay, I am no GM expert (obviously) but I know GM's of that era had a 'snow mode' that probably went under a variety of names, which forced the transmission to start off in 2nd to limit the power in a low-traction scenario. That being said, it SHOULD have a light indicating if that is in that mode, but with the hotwiring going on, that might be what it's doing. Just a thought.

[@johnnydeville5701]

That's a good little truck! Definitely worth saving! I've noticed the rwd version of the 2.2 4cyl seem to last way way longer than the FWD version in the Cavalier. Save it!

[@JoeyShelby78]

hope you are doing ok Jay?! we miss your content

[@christophergalemore1644]

Fluid & filter change. When you drop the pan check the shift solenoids. My Sonoma was acting similar and the 1-2 solenoid was bad. They are just a unplug, remove a clip and they pop right out...easy.

[@3374jj]

Haven't seen any new posts. Hope all is well brother. From Texas.

[@gertraba4484]

.ditto................

[@jacksmith-ql3jo]

These trucks are so good , keep it for sure

[@ryanwebb4578]

The truck doesn't look too bad Jay. It looks like something that can be saved. Just fix what it needs and get a grill on it and it should be good to go. I especially like the Blue color. I'd save it Jay but it's up to you of course. Take care.

[@charlesmalenfant5654]

I'd be willing to bet that because of what you have going on with the ignition wiring at the column that the transmission isn't getting power. Check the pink wire key on for battery voltage at the trans connector. I think it's worth saving it looks like a decent truck. Oops..well key on won't work lol, check with the ignition powered up.

[@commodore665]

many years ago I had the Holden Rodeo , which was basically the Isuzu , with a 3.2 quad cam V6 , and 5 speed manual , good little truck , looked very much like the GMC

[@chev0gaming]

2.2L S10 isn't bad as long it have been taken care. My dad bought '98 with a manual transmission new and put 230k on it without a major issue. I remember it was going slow on hilly road at 170k, but still does a job.

[@herbiehusker1889]

I had a 96 Sonoma with the 4.3 and a 5 speed. Lovec that truck. This has the 2.2 and an automatic, but I still say save this bad boy.

[@portermcsorley]

I love the color and for that reason, I’d save it.

[@markrunyon5524]

I"ve got a 1996 sonoma,same truck,hand crank windows the whole deal,same engine and trans.Never had any real engine or trans problems,however coil packs went bad about 7 years ago,I"ll run it until trans goes,engine is solid,love that truck.Main problems-rotted brake lines,rotted fuel line,rotted trans cooling lines.Maintaining them is alot cheaper than replacing them till the engine or trans needs major work,then it"s goodbye.Nice video.

[@seanhanna2940]

You gotta save dude! That is a nice truck!

[@ramoncarter6585]

Nice little blue truck too nice meeting the junkyard must be saved!!!!

[@WilliamCLAnderson]

Wow, this truck is in great shape. It’s totally worth saving as ether a personal truck or one for the yard!

[@g.a.c.4470]

Looks like a fun project if the trans is okay. That chevy tailgate cracks me up (I would take the badges off), replace the steering column, and install a grill.

[@johnvosh1986]

Just love that colour blue on this truck, very nice!

[@scottgray9674]

Miss your vids Jay! Hope all is well 👍

[@fracturedmind8124]

Even with the 2200 I’d save it. I prefer them with the 4.3 but even though it’s a nice little truck!

[@kenblue4206]

Jay, hope all is good

[@martindudley365]

Would make a nice little truck here in the UK. I envy you guys .

[@stripeykenworth8047]

I had a similar issue with my 1995 S10 with the 4L60E and the TBI 4.3. One day it randomly seemed to get stuck in second while I was taking off from a stop sign and wouldn't shift to 3rd even at 45 mph. I drove it home and had it towed to the transmission shop to get it looked at. They looked at it and said it looked ok to them and replaced the fluid (which needed that done anyways) and it has been trouble free for the last two years. Not sure if thats the problem but it could be a starting point. Edit: I also remember one of the trans guys saying it might be an issue with the ignition switch that could cause it but I haven't had any issues with mine, but mine also hasn't been butchered either. I don't have a chipped key for mine so things may have been different by 1999.

[@terrysmith7956]

Daniel Kinney it was most likely the transmission filter if you're transmission started to slip you should change fluid and filter first

[@djcyn41]

Nice little work truck for yall

[@jasonroman8031]

You don't see bodies that clean up in Ontario Canada

[@alexsabothomas3621]

I know exactly what you mean I live in Ontario as well

[@rushilgandevia6204]

It's the same in bc

[@klassenkustoms9932]

Rushil Gandevia you can find some really nice ones in bc aslong as you’re at the coast

[@knightsofthefallen5]

Im from Ontario i see old vehicles that have been as clean or cleaner

[@uhrsker]

My 99 S10 isn't even in that good of shape. I'm from Pennsylvania.

[@Govt_cheese903]

You should save that truck. I'm personally a Ford guy myself, but those little S10s/Sanomas with the 4 cylinders ain't bad trucks. It'll probably be legal to drive the way it is assuming you have documents to prove you own the vehicle.

[@P7777-u7r]

It’s legal to Hotwire your own car but I’d want something more legit in case 1. I ran into a cuff first ask questions later cop not that I’d get pulled over but there are a lot of check stops every Saturday night and I work late often that day or 2. I wanted to let someone borrow the truck

[@smashingstuff09]

Those, as well as Cavaliers and Sunfires use to be easy targets for theifts. Those engines are gutless, but still a nice truck overall. Definitely worth saving

[@erical6338]

Do you have use for a woods rig? Or could you use it as a yard truck, like running parts in the yard/field truck?

[@crh2373]

This is a SAVE! nice paint and sheet metal. Not even a ding on the drivers side.

[@riversidecountryclub2211]

Keep it ! I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma....423589 miles original motor !!!!

[@thechaindude1320]

Was yours a 4.3 V6? Bottom end on my '98 2.2 just went bad at 1745xx. Going to either drop a 5.3 vortec in or rebuild the bottom end (top end was done 3 years ago)

[@riversidecountryclub2211]

@@thechaindude1320 no sir 2.2 😳

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

You sir are an inspiration. Over 400k on your Sonoma.I just bought a 2000 Sonoma V6 with 193k miles and it runs better than the 07 Tundra v6 i just sold. Hope I can get the S15 up to 500k miles like u.

[@riversidecountryclub2211]

@@BUTGOD-j1x best of luck to ya! let me know! i sold mine wished i didnt. ol boy used to keep me informed on truck. but ive not heard from him in a while! motor change is above and beyond my capabilities right now, i wasnt sure how much longer it would last. so i elected to sell before it blew up, then i would have nthing..

[@scgamer2442]

I would definitely save it, seems like a nice little truck. I figure that the truck could be in limp mode because of the engine light or something to do with that security light but I'm not sure.

[@4112391]

Whats up man,nice little truck. I had the same problem with my 99 tahoe 4l60e 2wd. My problem was i had an alarm installed on it(wiring was done wrong) when the truck was running there was no signal going to the transmission and it would would always be on 3rd gear. If i manually switched gears it worked fine. My solution was removing the alarm and installing a new wire harness.

[@tomluksas109]

I worked for many years in a garage. Hated the design on how to service these little Chev/GMC trucks.....Even hated working on their 4x4 versions even worse! I say the answer is in your Crushing The Corsica video you previously posted!

[@2005llyduramax]

Got to find out what the check engine codes are, should point you in direction you need, might be worth saving if the skip can be fixed and can find spare parts to fix up the ignition

[@novastarproductions]

Keep it, it will make an awesome gardenornament. Fill bed with soil and plant veggies in it. Best use for that thing.

[@blackericdenice]

I’ve rebuilt a few 4L60e on my channel. Either the transmission B solenoid is not getting power or it’s bad.

[@bobbydavenport5432]

I think it might be worth saveing seems like it would be a good work truck with some tinkerin here and there

[@sail235aeh]

Holy crap ! I've watched a lot of your videos. I cannot believe people actually scrap these DECENT vehicles !!!!

[@amazonfreaks967]

Save It, good looking truck!! Nice color on that mini truck.

[@45AMT]

Those are good little trucks. Although the 4.3 was much better. Cool hotwire job!

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Your videos calming affect like the Bob Ross show.

[@robertorivas4774]

Can you do a video of that black expedition please

[@gosportjamie]

It almost seems like the transmission is stuck in winter mode, where the trans starts off in second gear to avoid wheel spin when pulling away. I don't know if these have winter mode, though with it being from the late '90s I would think it would, so I would guess that something got messed up in the attempted theft. It certainly seems like this one has the potential to be saved and to go back on the road as it seems to have life left in it...

[@Lunar_Capital]

Despite its potential to becoming a decent truck on the road again, this truck would also make an excellent enduro race truck! Hell, I would take that in a heartbeat as is.

[@jaymorgan8017]

Great random video - thanks dude.

[@willweese9320]

I have a 98 Sonoma with the 2.2. I've drove it for 2 years and my dad drove it for almost 10 and I haven't done anything mechanical to it except a alternator starter and a fuel pump.. definitely worth keeping that truck. If anything drop a 350 in it lol

[@SammyVista1972]

Jay, one of the wires that are cut may be power that is directed to the shift solenoids in the transmission. If power is lost, it will default to second in the drive position and of course reverse. Pulling the lever to manual low will give you first as witnessed. The clue is the fact the PO said it was a working and driving truck before the attempted theft incident. The little truck should be saved!

[@NorCalDude599]

The color of that truck was similar to my 1989 Chevy S10 I use to have, except it was a slightly darker shade of blue. Also, you should save the truck.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Check engine light is on that could be the miss . I learned that a poor running engine can make it look like a tranny problem.

[@davida.p.9911]

I had a 1995 S-10 with the 4.3 V6. Nice little truck, it could boogie. Unfortunately, the brakes went bad on me. It had that GM brake recall on the anti lock but by the time it came out, I had already sold it. Oh well, one of life's regrets. This is a nice truck, I'd definitely think it could be fixed up. 👍

[@02LeSabre]

If you decide to scrap it, I'd like to get the drivers side door panel. If not that one, how about another truck like it, that doesn't have a broken door panel? How much extra would you charge to sign the inside of it?

[@entropyfan5714]

It's kind of a nicely painted pig as trucks go; if it were mine I'd try & sell it for $550-650 for a bit, & if that didn't work part it. If possible, always go for the low work option first, you might get lucky!

[@fanficrulez]

Jay if you can figure out the transmission, will you make a video of it? I have a 99 with the 4.3 that is doing the same thing. I really don't want to replace the transmission.

[@fanficrulez]

Hey Jay my mechanic figured out the problem with mine. The main wiring harness from the body to the transmission was not latching the harness had a bent pin. That they straightened out put dielectric grease on it. Now it shifts fine!

[@CardboardSliver]

Save, fix, and sell. That truck is in great shape.

[@lionreb]

How's the frame underneath? If the frame is good someone is gonna want it. Looks pretty good.

[@777warhero]

save it. They are great trucks. I miss my S10. It had the utility of a bed but also pretty good on gas plus it was a manual.

[@scottgray9674]

Crazy that truck is already 20 years old!

[@caseyjones6546]

Awesome little truck, it's worth fighting and saving, excellent to haul stuff and or to drive around. Only bad thing it's not a 4x4, but it will do. If I were to pick a car to serve, or pick, it will be those small trucks with big beds in the back, don't have to think about Gas that much. It will be the next best thing like the old military jeep for ww2. To get around .

[@aRustyPatina]

I’ve had the abs cause similar trans issues. I’ve had the abs issue with shift solenoids sticking as well as the torque lock solenoid. All cheap fixes. Oh, change the filter’ reuse the fluid.

[@beardedstoryteller1654]

Save it Jay. Not a bad truck...even if it's just a yard truck...save it.

[@metop33]

I wonder if that thing is in second gear start (traction) because the computer or wires have been messed with?

[@The_Jar22]

Jay it looks like if you ever have to steal a Sonoma you’ll know exactly how to do it!

[@dougslittlediesel]

Jay its because its full of codes and needs a tune up. The trans is working normal . Its a fuel problem and the 2.2 is slugish anyway. I had a girlfriend that had a 2001 S-10 2.2 4cylinder. Pulled good but wasnt fast and slow coming up from a stop. Nice truck and easily fixed.

[@chadharmon5716]

It's amazing how people say "it's not worth it" hey if you like something fix it to where "it's worth it again"

[@DStabs720]

Someone was dabbin in that truck lol

[@geraldcoe1123]

The truck would make a great "scrap yard" truck for hauling and running errands.

[@Wizard23]

Love your channel man

[@Paopolomololl]

That last name of your's fits you well my dude!

[@antoniomason4089]

I say save it... Those issues are minor compared to what you guys be getting sometimes Its really hard to find the little trucks from the early years. Make it a work truck I would if no one buys it 😊😉👍💯

[@wulf76]

i had a pontiac firebird that had the chip on the key and when it wore down enought it crapped out . and the newer stuff has it inside the plastic part either in the center or a internal compartment of the key. and under that plastic part on the motor the heater pipe is right against the block where it will spring a leak .

[@hfwrestling45]

I had a 2.2l sonoma in manual and it was fun as hell to drive

[@FTWGGG]

Cool truck I drive a 02 s10 ext cab 4.3 for work everyday and no problems👌

[@CubCadetMan71]

Pretty clean. Probably worth a little bit

[@01trsmar]

$550 !

[@damianpasour]

Nice Old Truck Can You Do Another Junkyard Tour Of All The Cars Y’all Still Have?

[@scottbentley7920]

Hey how did you bypass the security. I bought a 2.2 Sonoma and it starts and dies unless you lightly pump the pedal. Once it dies then the security flashes. Any help?

[@Tallken1]

Save it! Those are good little trucks

[@sccarguy8242]

Could the shifter be out of synch ?? Ie it shows drive but is Actually in 3rd?? Try moving the shifter slowly from neutral and see if drive engages that way.

[@harrisonhunter7512]

It’s a tidy little truck jay

[@tommyj19751]

Keep it. I got an 03 s10 blazer zr2. I love mine... love the 4.3 and 4l60e.

[@noahmcelroy9831]

Ive got an 01 with the 2.2 L4 it has the 4l60e transmission. Its a 4speed auto. They have issues going into 1st unless you peg the throttle. They are awesome truck and should be saved as much as possible.

[@davidanddiana7173]

Good stuff man 👍😎

[@stevestancill4731]

What’s up buddy haven’t heard from you in a wow this is Steve from Chesapeake Virginia

[@focus82grothm]

Sounds like it's going on just 2-3 sylinders. Tune up, maybe coil packs/pack, hence the bad power. It could also be something with the transmission.

[@saintfunny]

I love trucks, but I really want a van right now.

[@Ridgwaybmx]

Save the old girl! She'll be a great little runner.

[@benjaminjenkins4985]

Save it Jay! As far as your shifting issue, sounds like a bad solenoid.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Benjamin Jenkins , I would never put a v8 in a s10 it would be a nightare to work on.

[@klassenkustoms9932]

Jason Robinson it isn’t bad at all.... hence the amount of them that are v8 swapped

[@MrGaryRoberton]

I drove a 91 S15 4.3 with a OD trans, company truck, and it never did stay in first very long, was like a limited slip diff. and the power band was all in 2nd gear. The bands are probably out of adjust, and first is staying in too long, making it shift late. watch out for a dirty 02 sensor, always was a problem with those. made the engine surge like crazy. other than that, not too shabby.

[@uhrsker]

I have a 99 S10 . If you scrap it, I would so love to have the tool box. Let me know, Jay!