GMC Sierra 2500HD

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Price Paid:  $41000.00 from gravel

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 2500 crew long bed SLE 4x4

Strengths:
4x4 is excellent, suspension very robust. Smooth highway drive, flawless cruise control and great ergonomics (radio controls on steering are superb). Very strong and tough truck.

Weaknesses:
I would of loved a raising and lowing possibility for garages.

Summary:
I am very satisfied with the Sierra. The drive is very smooth, engine is powerful 6 litre v8. cruise control is flawless. Ergonomics are great. seats are comfortable. The 4x4 is superb, handled steep 8 inch snow covered hills easily with the 4 season stock tires, impressive. I bought it mostly to use in the woods. I drive it around 1 hour and 30 minutes on highways to and from the mountains. It is such a comfortable drive that I sometimes prefer it to my Bentley, also being much higher and bigger. Lots of torque for climbing. Robust suspension gives you plenty of confidence on rough terrain. 6 passenger with 8 foot bed, this truck is big. GMC is built so tough and strong. I tried a tundra, GMC is a real truck. Gas mileage is better than expected for such a large vehicle. Looks are very sleek, nice lights and grill arrangement. Onstar is good, I like the extra telephone service for when you forget your phone. The onstar gps is average, I like the real thing better. Mirrors are excellent, good visibility. Overall I am very happy with this purchase, way to go GM.

Similar Products Used:
Ford, Tundra

Price Paid:  $36000.00 from Parker GMC Moorehead

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Sierra 2500

Strengths:
towing, hauling, interior room, driving comfort Dmax diesel engine Alision trans.

Weaknesses:
Cheep sunvisors...CC SB is a little big for Wally worlds parking lots

Summary:
I purchased the 2002 GMC 2500HD Dmax Alison CC SB 4x4 in September taking advantage of the GM''s 0%/36 rates. The Dmax engine has got tire spinning power and wonderfull fuel mileage ~20. It tows 10,000lbs like there was nothing back there. The braking feature of the trans is nice too. I expect to keep this truck for 10+ years and I think the engine will last long past that. It''s a well overbuilded truck. Everything on it is HD. Plenty of room for my 6''3" and the leather seats are heated and 6way adjustable. I''d highly recommend this very pricey truck...you get what you pay for...

Similar Products Used:
97 dodge ram 1500 4x4

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Prostrollo's, Madiso

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 GMC 2500 Duramax Diesel

Strengths:
Power, Quiet engine noise. Good ride. Sharp looking truck.

Weaknesses:
#1 injector replaced. Power hose replaced. 8 days in the shop because factory won't stock parts in the country. Cruise control switch doesn't work all the time. Have to step on brake and pull back then reset cruise. North Dakota Dealer has not been able to duplicate. Doesn't have winter floor heat like Fords.

Summary:
Sticker was over $40,000. 41,000 miles in past 9 months. I've always been a Ford truck guy, but this seems to be a great truck. Lots of power and handles a load well. 21 mpg when in MN at 5 mph over speed limit all day (60mph). Averaged about 16 mpg first 15,000 miles. Worst milage was into 25 mph head wind pulling load of about 26,000 pounds. Just over 7 mpg.

Similar Products Used:
F-150

Price Paid:  $29000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 2500 HD 4x4 SLE

Strengths:
Nice build quality - I don't get the remarks from review sites like Edmunds or Consumer Reports that talk about "cheap" materials and then praise Toyotas!

Excellent ride and handling characteristics.

Very usable extended cab rear seat.

Weaknesses:
None yet.

Summary:
While I've only owned this for a few weeks, I knew what to expect as I am generally a GM owner and was quite satisfied with the 12 year old GMC p/u it replaced.

This model is designed for a job and in my case, it's to carry my family and our cabover camper. In a couple years, it will pull double duty to tow a trailer.

These are far superior in ride, elegance, and handling to Fords. No knock on the Ford Super Duty trucks, I just find the new GM HD trucks a far better value.

Similar Products Used:
Replaced my still servicable but now too small 1989 GMC 2500 HD.

Price Paid:  $30000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 2500HD Ext. Cab

Strengths:
Ride comfort and quietness of ride. Quieter than most cars inside.
Power 6.0 liter with Auto Trans pulls well, does wrap pretty tight when in tow/haul mode..but pulls well there.

Weaknesses:
Sound system... main problem is in cheap speakers...sure it'll play loud if you like people to sound like they are singing through a fan blade. The head unit is nice.. Other pickups listened to have had similar sound although some will play louder than mine before breaking up.
Interior fit and finish is not 100% kosher

Summary:
Roomy, especially after having regular cab. Drive train seems to be well built but body sheet metal is very light weight. Interior fit and finish not super, headliner isn't tucked along rear window, not all door seals were correctly anchored. Pleanty of power, however GM is using more RPM than in years past to get it... shouldn't be a problem as these engines with todays lubricants seem to take it fine. ONE BIG WEAKNESS IS AN ELCRAPPO SET OF SPEAKERS. For 30 grand they should be top drawer quality.

Similar Products Used:
Previous vehichle was 1994 Chevy 1500 which had a perfectly acceptable factory stereo. 100,000 plus on it meant time to trade while it still had value.