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Used 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Pleased

M. Fisher, 04/05/2002
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLT 2WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My GMC is equiped with the 8.1 liter engine and Allison 5 speed transmission. I tow a 26 foot travel trailer and cross the US frequently. The trailer weighs 7500 pounds, loaded. I have had no problems with performance and it has ample power in the mountains (Rockies). The only down side was the difference in the cost of oil changes at GM dealers. High of $32 low $17.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

First two years were heaven.

T1, 07/16/2003
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This last year has been quite another story. I've had a complete Brake job including replacing all four rotors which were fine 2500 miles before. The sudden complete failure of all four brakes cost 1600 dollars for that. The four wheel drive switch has gone twice causing the truck to shift in and out of gears and fall out of 4WD. This also caused premature wear of the U-joints, which needed replacing. The fan motor now is going and needs to be replaced. The engine burns a quart of oil every 2200 miles and knocks like mad for the first five minutes of run time until it's warm. The engine also knocks if I use any gas other than premium.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

seats not up to mar

brian, 06/14/2003
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For a top of the line truck that listed for over $32000 new you would think the company would put in better seats ;such as more padding in the bottom seat and go back to having the whole seat move by power not just the bottom. (this is for the cloth seat). the seats in my 1997 were more conforbly , other than the seatr it is an excellent truck.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

SLT 2500HD 4WD XCAB SB 8.1L ALLISON 5SPD

M HILL, 12/01/2002
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is one awesome truck. We are appreciative of the creature comforts, all around visibilty, safety/security features and OnStar. I pull a 30 foot 5th wheel, (about 11000 pounds) and have been very impressed with the trucks ability and ease of maneuverability. I regret I didn't wait for a DuraMax, but I'm getting along fine without it.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Not Professional Grade

Bigfins, 07/10/2004
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The 6.0 engine knocks a little until warm...other than that it's ok. Lacks real pulling power, even with a 410 rear end. Tranny went out at 9700 miles. Power window regulator at 37000 miles ($500), Rotors now acting up at 47000 (all of a sudden??) Pampered truck. Goes to FL with a light trailer and back annually, othewise no strain. Hauls nothing. Looks like the 8.1 and the Allison was the way to go. Ride was real choppy from day one. I mean bouncey on an uneven road! Hang on in the rear seat! GM should be able to do MUCH better than this. They say every HD truck is made for 200K...at what expense?

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