2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Consumer Reviews

2004 3500 Duramax 6.6 SLT DRW Crew Cab

Written by: Pilot on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I've had this truck for almost 4 years, and I have nothing but good to say. I have a 37' 5th wheel, which when loaded is right at 16300 lbs and it pulls it great. Now I'm not going to tell you that I don't know the 5th wheel is back there, but this truck is a joy to drive while pulling. She'll be paid for in a couple of months, and I plan to keep her for a long time.

Favorite Features

Duramax engine and Alison transmission combo. This is a great team!

Suggested Improvements

I wish GMC would come out with some nice wheels for the 3500. I ended up getting Alcoa wheels.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Duramax Dually 2004

Written by: Gilles on 06/07/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased the Sierra dually Duramax (LLY - 310hp & 605flbs) to pull a heavy fifth wheel and so far my experience has been trouble free. So far I am fully satisfied although I only have 30,000 km and time will provide more information on reliability of the Duramax. I find it fun to drive and fuel efficiency is good compared to the other diesel (Ford & Chrysler). It provide plenty of performance compare to a gas engine. The interior is perhaps blend as per the critics but it provides a price advantage compare to the Ford's King Ranch. It does not take away from the performance.

Favorite Features

I think that the Allison transmission is the main feature of the truck. The exterior design around the dual wheels has a more aerodynamic appeal.

Suggested Improvements

The interior design could be improved but not at the expense of reliability. There are after market products available to increase output (hp & torque) that I wish GM would test and permit without invalidating the warranty.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Duramax Power

Written by: BigIron on 05/11/2004

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I haul a 11'6" Lance Legend camper and pull a 8'x12' trailer with it loaded with ATV's and a motorcycle and the truck does all I want it to. I traded a Powerstroke in and I am pleased that I did. It's quite and rides and handles a lot better then my old Ford. I am getting around 12mpg at freeway speeds with this load.

Favorite Features

Power and handling. The ride is great also and it is quite.

Suggested Improvements

None

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Piece of crap

Written by: Carlos Fernandez on 05/08/2004

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This was the worst vehicle i ever had. It broke down right as i was pulling out of the dealership. The dealership then actually charged me for towing it the 10 feet to the service area!! Turns out the axle was faulty. They also found that the radiator leaked too.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I suggest getting a ford or a dodge

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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GMC Sierra duramax

Written by: Rich in suffolk on 01/20/2004

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD LB DRW (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

You can always ask for more, but this truck gives the best of all I have ever driven. The Duramax is quiet and it seems to have more pep than my old 350 gas. Over the road unloaded I have gotten 22 mpg at I-95 speeds. Pulling a medium size 5th wheel is a pleasure. The allison transmission is absolutely super. I will buy another. By the way my other car is a Ford ambulance (diesel), the powerstroke is great but can't hold a candle to the duramax. The Dodge is just too loud.

Favorite Features

Engine and transmission

Suggested Improvements

Bigger factory wheels.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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