Description: Redesigned for 2007, the Sierra 2500HD is GMC’s heavy-duty three-quarter-ton pickup available in three cab styles: regular, extended cab and crew cab.
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.
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
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Rating Reviewed by: gary mason(Unregistered User)
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
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Rating Reviewed by: Kent(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 6, 2001
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Used product for 1 to 6 months
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
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, from Franklin, NE, USA
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.
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Rating Reviewed by: Bill Miller(Unregistered User)
Review Date July 30, 2001
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 6 months
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
6.00 votes
Review 5 of 11
, from Stoughton
Price Paid:
$34000.00
Year / Model Reviewed: 2001 2500 HD Crew Cab 6Liter
Strengths: Great ride, power for loads up to 6000 lbs, roomy inside, good sound system, clean look and easy for the wife and kids to get into. No need to have a ladder like the Ford and Dodge require.
Weaknesses: Lacks the power for loads over 6000 lbs in hilly areas, small gas tank, poor mileage.
Summary: I had hopes that the 6 Liter would be as good as GM rated it. I bought it to pull a 30' 6400 lb. (Dry Wt.) travel trailer. Shortly after I got the truck and started pulling the trailer around the state (WI), I had doubts. I just returned from a 2 week trip out West and was very disappointed. They claim it has plenty of power (Rated for 9500 lbs). It has if you like driving in second gear, up a long grade at 60 mph and 4800 rpms. I feel the truck is over rated as far as what trailer weight it can handle. The ride was great without any sway but lacked power. The Black Hills were tough and the mountains were worse. The ride is great. For adults the Crew Cab seating is much nicer then the Extended Cabs. This truck would be great for trailers up to 28' and under 6000 lbs. The gas tank on the short box should be larger. You make a lot of stops when you get 7 mpg towing a trailer. I get around 13 mpg without when I drive 70/30 highway/city. Not the best by far. I haven't had any trouble with it. If it wasn't for the price tag and new design I would love the Duramax Deisel. That's what I may step up to.
Similar Products Used: I had a 98 Chevy 1500 with the 5.7 liter. This truck was to light for the trailer. I believe the 5.7 with a 4:10 rear end would do the same job the 6 liter does. Crew Cab vs. Extended Cab, No match. You people with a family, do them a favor and go to the Crew Cab.
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