2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 5

Best One Yet

Written by: Best One Yet on 12/31/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

After driving GMC trucks since 1974 this new 2008 Sierra is the best one yet. The interior is outstanding with great back support in the bucket seats; easy accesss to everything on the dash; to great controls on the steering whell. This is the first time for GMC to have cruise control on the steering wheel and it is much easier to operate. Performance is outstanding with the 5.3 engine and my gas mileage is good as well. With the 4-6-8 engine I get 24 to 25 mile to the gallon at 55 mph. Amazing! My friends drive Fords and Dodges and their milage is so bad 10-12 mile per gallon. Too bad they didn't buy a GMC. My company truck is a Ford 4x4 and on a good day it gets 12-13. Really sad.

Favorite Features

Comfort/ ride and low road noise

Suggested Improvements

Chrome grille.

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Best Truck Ever

Written by: jcn7vc on 12/23/2007

Vehicle

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have only driven this truck for a week now, but I love it more than any other car I have every touched. The gas mileage is better than advertised, it does very well in the snow and on icy roads. It looks better than the pictures. It handles like a car on the road and a truck off the road. Perfect for any situation. Lots of room in the crew cab, and the bed, although short, is still long enough for most items. I really love this truck!

Favorite Features

Gets over 20 mpg on highway with cruise control. Active fuel management, reverse assist, steering wheel mounted controls, heated seat (heat up in about 1 min), remote start

Suggested Improvements

A little bit taller windsheild. Definitely need side steps with the Z- 71 package. Torque converter restricts acceleration. A little bit longer bed with a shorter hood and front end.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Compare Denali to any other 1/2 ton.

Written by: bob on 12/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I went into the truck market expecting to buy a Tundra because I have had such good luck with Toyotas.To say that I was pleasantly surprised with the Sierra is an understatement. I priced a loaded SLT with the 6 liter engine and the Denali was about the same price. It was an easy decision to buy the Denali because of the extas like the 6.2 liter motor and six speed tranny to mention a few. This truck will run with the Tundra, rides better, handles better and has a more refined interior. My wife prefers the Denali over her Acura RL, which she loves. My freinds can not believe the power with the engine and tranny combination. Do yourself a favor and test drive a Denali when looking for a new truck!

Favorite Features

Drivetrain, Autostart, the ride and handling, luxurious interior, build quality, fold up rear seat, remote folding mirrors. This truck comes with so many standard features and safety features.

Suggested Improvements

Better MPG ( I'm getting 15 MPG ). Needs telescoping wheel. Sirius radio would be nice instead of XM. These are small gripes for a great truck.

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News of GM's dimise greatly exhaggerated

Written by: The Needle on 12/01/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

A family member bought the Tundra in Oct.'07-Toyota is making a big deal out of their 5.7L engine etc...the Tundra is a nice truck--but I decided to go with the Sierra for several reasons: Better road manners--especially on the freeway--very tight steering. Much more luxurious, refined and thought-ought interior. Everything inside is beautiful and solid--not an easy feat to accomplish. Classic looks--yet modern. GM really hit a home run with this design. I get more looks and questions than when I had a Porche. Perfect size Crew-cab. This is the biggest downer with Tundra--you either get the smaller ex-cab or the huge double--bigger than Dodge's. Bad combo. GM hands down!

Favorite Features

The stereo is very nice, Remote start is a most if you park your truck outdoors as I do. Stereo controls on steering wheel. Supple leather seats. Perfect height and great visibility from and to all angles. The ride is smooth, yet it never stops being a truck. Denali grille option. Individual air

Suggested Improvements

Standard side curtain air bags--it's a shame GM fell short on this. Standard back-up sensors would be nice. The biggest fault, if there is one, is the outdated but reliable transmission. Toyota has a leg up with a 6-speed to GM's 4 speed--unless you upgrade to Denali. Hybrid version?

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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This is one amazing truck!

Written by: Denjhe on 11/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had my Black/black 08 Sierra Denali for about 2 months now. Amazing power. Amazing comfort.. Amazing headturner. A beautiful ride in every way. The MPG of 11-12 in the city is a bit of a nuisance but if you spend $42K for a truck you better not whine about the cost of fuel!! If you have the means you should buy this truck.

Favorite Features

Auto-start on a cold morning. Standing at the window coffee cup in hand listening to my baby growl while she warms up!

Suggested Improvements

None.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best LuxuryTruck/ SierraDenali AWD 6.2 L

Written by: X. Joseph on 11/08/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Just bought this incredible machine. I bought it for the engine even though gas prices are high. It gets decent mileage for its powerhouse 403hp 6.2 liter engine. Best stock V8 horsepower of any brand and you still can chip it to 500hp +. The interior is refined and classy. It looks like my BMW 5 series inside. You can buy a regular fully loaded 4X4 crew and pay the same price. I feel this is the best deal in luxury trucks.approx. 40-45k depending on options. The cadillac escalade has become synonomous with bling bling and hip hop.- it is a little to showy for me. This Denali is not so showy and has a beautiful interior. So far no problems as I am babying it until 1000 miles. Super quality.

Favorite Features

Remote start from max 200 ft. electronic control folding rear view mirrors. heated seats, 10 position seat control, surround sound. Nav is good but I rarely use it. Backup sensors. safety of a 4X4. Buy one and support a great American product. compare. You get what you pay for.

Suggested Improvements

Have the option to go back to 2 wheel drive. AWD is nice but not always needed. It would be nice to have it stock lifted 2-5 more inches with stock running boards. This would show it being the ultimate in luxury and performance. It looks great otherwise. Love it, if it was legal, I'd marry it.

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Very Nice Truck

Written by: Pittsburgh-Mike on 11/08/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Very nice truck, great build quality. Unlike an ealier review that states the stereo is great, in my opinion the Bose system is a huge disapointment. The Factoy Nav system is great, but the speakers and center dash speaker is terrible. Why GM would even waist the money advertising it is a Bose system is beyond me. For a $45K truck, I would expect a better sounding stereo system. Gas milage is adverage, but you dont buy this truck for fuel milage. Ineterior quality is very nice. Wish GN had a 6' bed option with this truck, 5'8" bed is a lottle small. Looked at the new Toyota and F150 and I an glad I bought the Denali!

Favorite Features

Factoy Nav, great leather seats, 400+HP, factory car starter, smooth shifting. Bling factor

Suggested Improvements

No to harp, but the factory speakers stink! Already looking at upgrading. Make the center console by the gas peddel smaller so your leg doesnt have to rest against it.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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GM's Best Kept Secret

Written by: Miss D on 10/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I can't wipe the smile off my face! This is the nicest truck on the road. The engine is very strong and the shifts are smooth as silk. Kids love the visibility out the side windows in the rear seat. I added the GM tonneau cover and carpet to the bed, which makes it great for hauling the stuff we haul.....groceries, stroller and hockey bags! The touch screen navigation/stereo is very user friendly and the stereo sounds great.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable interior, beautiful exterior, strong power, smooth transmission and muscle car sounding exhaust.

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth compatibility

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Built to last

Written by: Big Lek on 10/18/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I never owned a GMC. Everyone i talked to said GMC was just a high priced Chevrolet, now i know the diference. The styling, the ride quality, and low cabin noise are just a couple things that i noticed that were a lot diferent. I also like the fact that this truck is almost all US made. This truck is great.

Favorite Features

I like the stereo, and the new interior. The exterior is great and i like what they did with the front end.

Suggested Improvements

I think the only thing GM could improve on is the wheels and tires.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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2008 Sierra 1500

Written by: K. Hays on 10/11/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have owned this truck for three weeks. This is my first truck and am loving it. We chose the Sierra over the Tundra. Both trucks are very quiet with smooth car-like ride and handling. Sierra got the nod because of ease of access and interior design. So far, I have averaged 16 mpg in non-freeway driving.

Favorite Features

Memory seats and adjustable pedals. Extentensive onboard computer even tells you pressure of each tire.

Suggested Improvements

Solid sliding cover with sunroof and the entire rear window should slide down.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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