2001 GMC Sierra C3 Review
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A pickup lover's dream truck with a price that will likely keep it that way.
Pros
Class leading power, full-time all-wheel-drive, upscale amenities.
Cons
Premium price.
What's New for 2001
The extended-cab C3 is an entirely new truck based on the Sierra 1500 half-ton full-size pickup. Its 6.0-liter V8 makes it the only GM half-ton truck available with this engine. Sharing styling cues and feature content with luxury GMC SUVs, think of the C3 as a Denali pickup.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Perfect truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this truck when it was two years old and had 65,000 miles on it it now has 200,000 miles on it and never had a problem of all the cars I own this is the funnest one to drive I love it the awd system is 10 times better than a Z-71 I love this truck period
Favorite Features
Interior and AWD
Suggested Improvements
Color matched grille and rear bumper which I already had done to mine
Simply put: The best vehicle on the road
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The Dodge dealer couldn't stand having a truck on its lot that looked better than all of the Dodge trucks around it, so I got a great deal. First impression: The best looking truck I'd ever seen. (I have the black one.) Second impression: The most powerful truck I'd ever driven. Third impression: The most versatile vehicle man has ever made. I can't say enough good things. If I want to go out on the town, I get it detailed, and it turns heads. If I need to tow 9000 lbs through the mud, I don't hesitate, and neither does the truck. I bought my C3 with 25k miles, and now have 122k miles. I've owned 15 cars/trucks - this is the best by far. From the other reviews, I'm not alone!
Favorite Features
Looks, ride, quality, power, AWD system, durability, reliability, low maintenance costs, good gas mileage, versatility
Suggested Improvements
I would say make the gas mileage better, but it's a 325hp 6.0 with AWD. I still get 20 mpg on the highway! After many hours of investigation, I now just ignore the piston slap on cold starts. It hasn't hurt performance.
What a truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I just got this truck and it is the best. Plenty of power, it can tow anything you need. It is the most comfortable ride for a truck. I would not hesitate to buy this truck again.
Favorite Features
6.0L V8, 325 hp, 370 ft lbs of torque, AWD
Suggested Improvements
None
If you can find one get it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This truck is the king of half tons. Possibly due to the fact is it more HD than half ton. 6.0 motor is a stout, suprising power plant. The trans shifts smooth. Never do you feel it doesnt have enough there when passing. Hauling a boat? No contest hands down best gas motor truck for the job. Hemi who?
Favorite Features
Heated leather dual power seats. All wheel drive. Polished wheels. Tonneau cover. 6 disc player. Projector headlamps. Stop me anytime.
Suggested Improvements
Perfect Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I wanted a high-content, high-performance truck that could still be used to haul firewood and tow a horse trailer. This truck is absolutely perfect.
Favorite Features
Performance, handling, AWD traction
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel mileage
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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