1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

Great Truck

Written by: Nick C on 02/13/2006

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE Standard Cab Stepside SB

Review

I enjoy driving my truck day in and day out. I have no complaints about it so far. I have only had the truck for about two months now. The 4 wheel drive has tore through everything i have put it up against. Its nice!

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is the four wheel drive!

Suggested Improvements

Keep it the way you have it now!

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Satisfied for the most part

Written by: Raven1 on 01/28/2006

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought my Sierra used with about 45000 miles on it. It now has 92000. The problems with the power windows are for real. I replaced the driver side motor and I believe that either side could break again at any moment. The transmission went out at about 80000 miles (one of the drums broke). The dash rattles from time to time. Aside from these problems, the truck really has been reliable and enjoyable. The 5.3 has lots of power, but I do notice a difference in the summer with the AC on. I have enjoyed my GMC, but I will look into a ford when buying my next truck (a crew cab), but there is a good chance I will end up back in a GMC or a Chevy.

Favorite Features

I really like the fire engine red paint. 5.3 gets the job done.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the quality of the interior. The stereo sound is not very good.

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1 heck of a truck

Written by: william mcduffie on 01/09/2006

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SL Standard Cab LB

Review

All I can say is "awesome". This is the 1st truck that I have owned and I don't regret it at all. I've never had a 325 5.3 v8 before and I love it. It has sweet gas mileage for a v8. I can go 470 miles on a full tank of 93 octane. Horsepower, oh my God, it's unreal. It has the power of a 400 c.i. v8. I truly love this motor. Thank you GM for this V8.

Favorite Features

5.3 325 vortech v8

Suggested Improvements

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Love the Z71 but mileage is taking toll

Written by: gmc2349 on 09/02/2005

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

Just hit 90k and the repairs are starting to come in fast. Rear end needed to be replaced, along with front diff to be resealed. Transfer case just had to cleaned up from factory flaw. Front wheel bearings went out too all in under 10 months. That's about $3k in work done. Nothing else out there gets me excited as my Z71 SLT. Great truck, just reliability is becoming an issue at 100k.

Favorite Features

Truck looks sharp! Great comfort, its my home away from home. Hard to beat the roominess.

Suggested Improvements

Factory flaws in transfer case causing the clunk, when put in gear from idle. Currently in shop getting the crank sensor replaced. Good grief, when should I cut my losses?

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A great truck

Written by: stangin1 on 01/04/2005

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab SB

Review

This truck has been very reliable and it still looks great. It has pulled whatever we needed it to. We have pulled cars from CA to MO and back with no problems.

Favorite Features

Very roomy inside and easy for the driver to reach everything.

Suggested Improvements

Not much leg room in the back and the cloth on the front seats is wearing a bit.

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Back to the Blue Oval for me

Written by: Turtle316 on 12/17/2004

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

My 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 is the first non Ford vehicle that I have ever purchased, and this truck alone has been enough to make me never buy a GM product again. The driver's side window stopped moving, so I took the door panel apart and the motor assembly is barely accessible and a nightmare of a design on top of that. My transmission has started to go out at only 65,000 miles and two wheel bearings went out at the same time. Not to mention that I get between 12 and 13 miles to the gallon driving in this ridiculous California traffic. One more thing, if the turning radius were any larger I would need one of those guys with the flashlights that direct the pilots when pulling into the terminal.

Favorite Features

The spectacular heating and A/C, the 5.3L engine has impressive horsepower, but pays for it with atrocious gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, less plastic on the inside, and better build quality overall. The 3rd door is nice but should be reinforced so that it does not get bent so easily when people don't shut it first.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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My Sierra

Written by: Jaymo_1 on 11/23/2004

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I'm enjoying my GMC Sierra! It has been modified a little. So, that always helps (I NEED MORE POWER!!!). Love the 4X4 options being push button and on the fly. This truck rides like a car. Actually, much better than most cars I've driven. The dual pipes, chrome rims, tinted windows, and a windshield visor that I added sure cause heads to turn.

Favorite Features

Handling, Suspension, Power, Look, and so much more...

Suggested Improvements

Uhhh... Wish I could get the gas mileage of a car.

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BLUE THUNDER

Written by: C SUBER on 07/25/2004

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

QUICKLY I'LL SAY THAT MY GMC HAS BEEN A COMFORTABLE, DURABLE, RELIABLE TRUCK FOR THE 2 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. VERY POWERFUL TRUCK, THE ONLY COMPLAINT I HAVE ABOUT THE TRUCK IS THE CHEAP, BLAND INTERIOR THEY MAKE. OTHER THAN THAT A GREAT TRUCK TO OWN.

Favorite Features

POWER.

Suggested Improvements

WOOD GRAIN AND BILLET ALUMINUM ACCENTS WITH BETTER LOOKING PLASTIC IN THE INTERIOR, LIKE THE CADILLAC AND THE ENVOY.

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GMC Review

Written by: Jstanford on 05/15/2004

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Fun to drive, plenty of power to pull all the toys. Truck has a tendency to create rattles in the cabin area, especially at lower speeds

Favorite Features

Captain Seats, Auto 4WD

Suggested Improvements

Better interior fit and finish to eliminate rattles

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Great truck for the money

Written by: Don in St. Louis on 03/09/2004

Vehicle

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr SLE Extended Cab Stepside SB

Review

I have owned this truck for five years and put over 70000 miles on it. It has loads of power and I have towed a trailer with a car for 1000 miles at least four times with the small V8. The underside of the truck could be stronger as the tow hitch tore loose from the rails! The throttle was sticking and had to be cleaned by the dealer which was expensive. The digital dash has gone out and a mechanic said it might just be a ground wire is loose. The third (rear door) rattles badly which is a design flaw. The daylight running lights have both gone out (7.50 each to replace!)There were two recalls.

Favorite Features

Runs great. Good looking truck. Good gas mileage with small V8. Low cost to operate IF you stay away from dealers. Lots of room inside especially in the rear. Overall a good truck.

Suggested Improvements

The biggest improvement should be the third door. It rattles badly everytime the truck hits a bump! Next truck will be a crew cab with normal doors.

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