2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 2

08 Sierra 1500

Written by: blurry25 on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Coming from a Honda Civic the Sierra 1500 feels like a monster. What a dream to drive. I actually enjoy driving to work now. One of the first things I noticed was how quiet the ride is. With the windows up road noise is virtually none existent. I've been getting around 16.6mpg with all around driving. I suspect that will go up as the motor breaks in, but hey if you're looking for fuel economy buy a prius and just hope that someone in a 1500 doesn't hit you. I highly recommend getting the remote start option. I always start the truck a few minutes before I leave and it either turns on the heater or AC depending on the inside temp of the truck. Nothing like hoping into the perfect climate.

Favorite Features

The remote start is a most have. The leather seats are really nice and the 170 degree swing of the rear doors is key. Also having rear windows that roll down is nice.

Suggested Improvements

Standard rear disc brakes would be nice. All and all this is a great truck and I am very happy with it.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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GMC Lemon

Written by: First & Last GMC on 04/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 4dr Extended Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

First & last GMC truck(2008 SLE 4- Wheel Drive, 5.3 engine). I just traded this truck with 1900 miles on it. The truck had vibrations in the front and passenger door. 3 trips and 14 days in the dealership did not solve the problem. My personal mechanic said the problem was in the powertrain. I gave up and took a loss. I told this story to General Motors and have not even had a reply! Fool Me Once!

Favorite Features

Exterior Looks

Suggested Improvements

Quality control or lack of.

8 out 15 people found this review helpful

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I love this truck

Written by: R Taylor on 03/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I decided to buy a new truck and chose the new body GMC for several reasons. The overall design is great! The interior is nicer than ever and everything is within easy reach. The big bold grille stands out in a crowd.

Favorite Features

The stereo with XM radio built in is great. Great turning radius. Plenty of power and the gas mileage is great! The new rack and pinion steering is a bit touchy, but handles great. You can feel confident when stopping.

Suggested Improvements

I have found that the seats do not lean far enough forward to gain good access for storage. Also, I have some slight road noise coming from behind the seats.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My first Pickup

Written by: Bill on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Been driving 47 yrs and always wanted a pickup. Am I glad I got the GMC Sierra! Very good gas mileage with the 5.3 L 4/8cyl. Ave ~17-18 local and 21-23 highway. No significant complaints. Great comfort and handing.

Favorite Features

Variable V4/8 cyl, comfortable driving position and seats, low wind and highway noise. (much more comfortable and quieter than my odyssey) XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

Coin holder would be nice. Maybe a 5/6 spd AT (but the 4 spd does just fine)

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I love this truck

Written by: Love this truck on 03/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have had this truck for 2,000 miles and about 6 weeks with no problems at all. The truck is solid and fun to drive. I love the exterior design. It looks rugged. I replaced my 1995 Dodge Dakota to get a real truck. I am extremely happy with my decision.

Favorite Features

Exterior look and solidness, especially over train tracks. I have no rattles at all. The interior is well designed also. I love the back doors that open 170 degrees and the ease that the back seats fold up. I am very satisfied with the engine performance, very smooth running with a lot of pep.

Suggested Improvements

None come to mind. That is how happy i am with the truck.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I love this truck

Written by: goblue16 on 03/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The truck is solid and fun to drive. I went from a Dodge Dakota which I loved, but this is a real truck compared to the 1995 Dakota. Very rugged looking interior that should look good for years. The handling is excellent and it takes train tracks much better then any other vehicle I have been in. I have 1600 miles on it and have not one issue with the truck to date. I have received several compliments about my truck and I love teh new Stealth Gray color that I chose. The 170 degrees that the back doors open is extremely handy. Mileage is a little dissappointing to date at 15.1, but that is with only winter weather.

Favorite Features

Solidness of overall ride, color, automatic change to 4 wheel drive

Suggested Improvements

The Ebony cloth interior is boring and everything seems to cling to it. Very difficult to keep clear of hair etc.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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08 Sierra Denali

Written by: Jeff B. on 02/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This 1/2 ton is awsome. 403 HP All wheel drive makes this a blast to drive. very comfortable. pulls my 24ft enclosed trailer and 26ft camp trailer pretty decent. 15-17 mpg not too bad for 400 hp. stabillatrack and speed sensitive steering make this truck handle very well. I had a 400+hp 2005 Duramax crewcab that I loved and traded it for this. I realy love this truck!

Favorite Features

403 hp, AWD, interior, heated seats and steering wheel, 403 hp!

Suggested Improvements

Lower the rear about 2 inches for a better stance. A little better gas mileage wouldn't hurt

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I expected much, got more.

Written by: icelander on 02/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

After reading reviews about almost all possible kinds of trucks I decided on my Denali. Have had it for several days and this truck delivers. Interior is down to smallest detail without any fault, my truck actually looks better than the LandCruiser 200 having classical and delicate finish. Exterior is also great, kind a smart how low the truck looks giving the feeling of real street machine. It of course performs as a truck, no mistake there, but it's a looker. PS. Did I mention its screamingly powerful?

Favorite Features

Hmmm, the sound system, the transmission, the quality of workmanship, the power, the smoothness and the almost royal chrome finish all around the car.

Suggested Improvements

Strangely, I do have a small problem with my car. I live in Iceland and there is no map for my country for the NAV system. Something I knew but never the less, miss... Other than that, well my car is slightly indifferent about saving fuel...

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great truck

Written by: robert trapp on 02/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Extended Cab 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Have driven GMC trucks for several decades, this is quite possibly the best I have ever owned. Quiet ride, strong frame, good power and torque, no cheap interior like Toyota. Best looking truck on the market. I drive over railroad tracks every day, completely unnoticeable in this truck. Love the OnStar and XM radio features. Lots of interior room as I am a large person, yet fit comfortably inside

Favorite Features

XM radio, strong powertrain, proven reliability

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Almost Perfect!

Written by: Sheepless on 02/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Before purchasing this vehicle I researched everything about it to the inth degree. I ended up trying to decide b/t the 08 Tundra and the 08 Sierra. I test drove the Tundra and liked it, immediatly following I went and test drove the Sierra and fell in love. MPG is as advertised. I can feel the v8 switch to 4cyl but no one else in the veh can, not a bid geal. My 2 dislikes: the brakes and transmission. Simply put, replace the rear drums with the Tundra's disc brakes and replace the 4 speed tranny with a 5 or 6 speed and you have the perfect truck! The 5.3 (w the 4 speed) feels less beefy than you would expect. All in all, I am extremely pleased. I am now a GM man for life.

Favorite Features

The comfortable ride is #1. Remote start, solid quiet ride, MPG (Active Fuel Mgt), auto lights, stereo controls, wide stance, roomy comfortable interior. Of course the exterior. I could go on...

Suggested Improvements

Disc brakes on rear wheels. Get rid of the 4 speed transmission. The EZ lift is not so ez. Some small picky things: better OEM tires, little longer bed.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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