1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Review

Best Truck On the Road

Written by: rebecca on 09/30/2009

Vehicle

1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

Bought truck 10 years ago, with 12,000 miles on it. Fuel pump at 100,000 another at 200,000. Wiper problem was a solder-fix. New starter, alternator. Truck runs like a champ, lots of power, has 210,000 on 350 vortec and I'm leaving for a 1000 mile trip next week. A comfortable ride, killer music system (after-market), tinted windows. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

Favorite Features

The style-design, comfort, smooth ride, dependability.

Suggested Improvements

the windshield wiper problem with the solder connections...looked on the computer and found the fix.

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GMC 1500 great truck

Written by: Wadek on 07/25/2009

Vehicle

1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

I have a 1997 GMC 1500 extended cab. This is the greatest truck Ive ever had.It has about 125,000 miles on it and sill runs strong. Plenty of towing power. I love every feature on this. If you wax and wash them and keep the scratches off it looks great and with regular maintenance this truck lasts.

Favorite Features

Towing power, quick acceleration, and the 4x4 is always getting me out of ditches and up muddy hills.

Suggested Improvements

My ac went out a few weeks ago so stronger ac.

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Love My GMC Truck

Written by: Dr. Grimes on 06/15/2009

Vehicle

1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SLT 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

I have pulled stumps with this vehicle as well as a utility trailer with household articles, motorcycle, and ATV. It never had any trouble. I did have the water pump changed a while back. The previous owner had placed small wheels on it for some reason. I put the size tires it should have had. Therefore, I think the mileage is a good bit less than the 60000 that the odometer reads.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is its ability to take a big load anywhere. I like its electric seat, great radio and third door.

Suggested Improvements

I does get more than the 13 mpg that is suggested in the review. It can get that much pulling a light load.

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my 1st new vehicle ever

Written by: richard on 05/01/2008

Vehicle

1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SL Extended Cab LB

Review

I bought this truck in 97 new off the lot. I replaced the tranmission twice, water pump, radiator, wiper motor, power steering pump twice, and the AC went out at 155000 miles. I loved this truck and would love to keep and fix it up. It has 223,000 on the small v-8 motor but needed a better mileage with fuel @ $3.50 a gallon. Everyone who rode with me thought it was such a nice truck. My lil kids love to ride with me and the fact that I could turn off the airbags, made them extremely happy.

Favorite Features

The seat and overall reliability, although after 150,000 miles it did have probelms. It was great to ride and easy to drive. The stero was great and sounded wonderful. Also,

Suggested Improvements

The major thing I would fix is the transmission and door panels and the door locks. The plastic door locks and door handles tend to break easily.

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The best truck I ever had!

Written by: WICKKED on 03/12/2008

Vehicle

1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr C1500 SL Standard Cab LB

Review

I have a lead foot and every month or so I'm replacing the bald rear tires. I have driven a lot of veichles and this one has stood up to the abuse allmost as good as the 94 Chevy Cavalier I had. This truck is awesome. It's a 5 speed and I have no trouble with it. As much as I rag on it it still passes emissions with no trouble.

Favorite Features

I can put 5 gallons in it and go 80-100 miles

Suggested Improvements

Split bench seats or buckets would be better

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