2000 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 Review
2000 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 Review
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GMC Sierra Classic 3500 types
- Crew Cab
- Regular Cab
- Extended Cab
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Pros
- Rugged platform, powerful V8 engine options, traditional truck styling.
Cons
- Aging design, interior plastic not in keeping with GMC's premium truck brand image.
What’s new
GM has refined the Sierra Classic's lineup, dropping all 1500 Series (half-ton) trucks in favor of workhorse 2500 (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 (one-ton) Series models. The only other news is the addition of a new paint color, as this old truck platform (based on the previous-generation C/K pickup) soldiers on into its second decade.
Edmunds says
Work trucks don't need to be pretty. Just because the redesigned half-ton Sierra is already on the market, don't overlook these tried-and-true heavy-duty haulers.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 SL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in South Carolina.
Monthly estimates based on costs in South Carolina
Not EPA tested for Sierra Classic 3500 SL
Sierra Classic 3500 SL
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$239/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Vehicle overview
The GMC Sierra became the "Sierra Classic" to distinguish the old C/K-derived version from the all-new Silverado-based Sierra that arrived in showrooms for 1999. To help bolster stocks of work-oriented pickups until heavy-duty derivatives of the new Sierra can be built, this previous-generation model continues to be offered, albeit now only in 2500 or 3500 series form. In other words, if you want a traditional half-ton pickup, you've got to buy the new Sierra.
Like last year, changes are limited to some mechanical upgrades and a new exterior paint color, Emerald Green. After the all-new Sierra hit the showrooms, it made no sense for further revisions to this stopgap version whose days were numbered. So why bother even considering a brand-new copy of the old model? Simple: It's all a matter of availability, and cost. Available as a regular cab, extended cab, four-door crew cab and even as a bare-bones chassis cab in either two- or four-wheel drive, these trucks are both plentiful and competitively priced. Besides, some truck traditionalists actually prefer the Classic's squared-off look over the new Sierra's sculpted lines. Despite the design age of the Sierra Classic's underpinnings, both of its gasoline engines benefit from the very latest Vortec GM technology, which means healthy power and torque ratings. The standard 5700 Vortec V8 makes 255 horsepower, and is a much more satisfying powerplant underfoot than Ford's new overhead-cam truck engines. For even more power you can opt for the 7400 V8 (standard on the 2WD 3500HD Chassis Cab) with 290 horses and some 410 pound-feet of torque. If you need true stump-pulling muscle, there's also a 6.5-liter turbodiesel, which cranks out a whopping 430 lb-ft of torque when mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. A rugged five-speed manual is also available.
Just because these are previous-design vehicles, creature comforts aren't totally forgotten. The Sierra Classic was part of the 1990s truck revolution that saw manufacturers strive to make their trucks more carlike. Consequently, seats in the Classic are sturdy and comfortable, shoulder belts are height-adjustable to fit a variety of physiques, and upholstery choices include leather.
Power speaks volumes in the truck market, and having competitive horsepower numbers goes a long way toward selling the consumer on these aging pickups. The burly, workhorse nature of these pickups gives both Chevrolet and GMC's Ford/Dodge rivals a ''Classic'' run for their money.
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4.88 out of 5 stars
1999 GMC C3500 Crew Cab LB 2WD
dcswes, 02/27/2009
1999 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 SLE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Great Truck! I have had no eng. or trans. problems with this truck. It will pull anything I have hooked to it from a car hauler to a 18ft flatbed trailer with no problem. Gas mileage is alright(15 in town, 18 hwy). Since this is a 1 ton truck I think gas mileage is not bad. Insurance company rates it as commerical (even though I do not use it that way) so insurance is cheaper. As a … mother I am always always concerned about safety. I feel that my family is very secure in this truck. With it being a long wheel base it is somewhat hard to park(takes up more then one space). I have a GMC Yukon XL and I like driving the truck more. If you are looking for a truck I highly recommend this one!!!
4.75 out of 5 stars
1999 gmc k3500 4wd
whistler, 10/26/2003
1999 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 SL 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
350 gas eng is strong,fuel:16 m/g
mty,14 pulling large boat.doesn't ride
like luxury car,but very good
considering weight it's intended to
carry
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2000 GMC Sierra Classic 3500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra Classic 3500 since its last redesign.
2000 Sierra Classic 3500 Highlights
Crew Cab
SL
Engine Type | Gas |
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Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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