The compact pickup that was a fleet favorite. The 4.3L Vortec V6 is a great engine; the 2.2L four-banger is underpowered. It’s reliable, simple, and cheap to fix. It’s the little truck that could.
The S-15 (1982-1990) and Sonoma (1991-2004) were rear-wheel-drive or 4WD, body-on-frame compact pickups. Engines: 2.2L I4 (100 hp), 2.5L I4 (105 hp), 2.8L V6 (125 hp), or 4.3L Vortec V6 (190-200 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto (4L60E). The Syclone and Typhoon were high-performance versions with AWD and turbocharging.
The 4.3L Vortec V6 is a great engine—it’s a 350 V8 with two cylinders removed, pushrod, simple, and reliable. The 2.2L I4 is underpowered but reliable. The 2.5L I4 is reliable. The 4-speed auto (4L60E) is good but needs maintenance. The S-15/Sonoma is a reliable small truck.
Every listing below is VIN-matched to your exact S-15 / Sonoma before it ships, backed by a 60-day replacement warranty:
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