Used 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Sierra 1500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra 1500 since its last redesign.
a great truck
packy, 10/16/2002
1998 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only problems that i have ever had with the truck was the transmission going out at 80,000 miles, other that that it is a great truck.
Still Going!
RG , 12/22/2022
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
DON’t PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRUCK MODEL MY YEAR Trim is not even listed. It’s a 97 extended cabXLT. Basically, leather, w a 350 TBI and Vortec heads. (Amazing )First year 3 door. (Whet jackass decided that putting you kids in opposite the driver was clever?) Take a life sciences class bro! Typical Chevy paint flaking issues, dash cracked out, leather seats split, headliner drooping…. Runs like a champ. Minus the Dr side power seat, new ac compressor, and alternator, (and normal stuff.ie battery) this truck is amazing. I will be doing a complete overhaul after 25, and letting my kids enjoy the next 25
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Water leaks
Blub, 06/26/2002
1998 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Other than taking my truck back to the dealership seven times for the same water leak under the pass. side dash, I love this truck. Plenty of power, room and is reliable.
Completely Satisfied
Boomstik, 07/13/2004
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchase truck at 40k. I now have 110k on this vehicle. Replace the tranny 10k ago. Replace intake manifold gasket, corroded hose connection twice. Other typical consumable items have been replaced. I was a little disappointed with the transmission replacement but otherwise the truck runs great and takes quite a beating.
1998 GMC SIERRA
slim Jim, 06/30/2002
1998 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great truck, esasy and fun to drive. The vortec engine is a dream compared to what other manufacturers put out.
No complaints
JGraham, 10/13/2003
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the 3 years that I've owned this truck, I've had to do brakes once and one tune up (plugs, wires & a cap), nothing else. My truck has teh 4.3L V6, and a 5sp manual tranny. No word of a lie: in the summer I get 20 miles to the gallon, and the rest of the year she gets about 19 to 19.5miles to the gallon. It is a 2 wheel drive truck, so (living in New Hampshire) I've been forced to get a set of tire chains so that I can crawl out of almost anything, and it works.
Dependable workhorse
Sean Ross, 02/23/2007
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle new in 1997 and have driven it ever since. It has reliably hauled loads whenever I needed it. It has been inexpensive to maintain and comfortable to drive. After 10 years the paint is still sharp and the sound system good. I suppose I could wish for better gas mileage (16 city, 21 hwy) but I don't know any other V8 truck that would do any better.
Good truck
Tony, 03/03/2007
1998 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the truck my senior year of high school and have liked it ever since. I added a high-flow air filter and a new exhaut. It now gets about 20 MPG. I hope to have a son one day that I can give this truck to.
GreatBuy
jpierce1987, 03/19/2007
1998 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck as a toy for my birthday. It was a used truck that can run on gas or lpg! I paid $3800! Great buy! This truck is amazing. It has 163,000 miles and can still do a 45 sec power brake. Easily do a burn out, tow anything and everything, and does it all with ease! I love this truck. It was one of the best purchases I have ever made.
Very reliable and FUN to drive
EJA, 07/10/2002
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck has awesome power with the 5.7 engine. It has also been the most reliable vehicle I have owned. The speed speed controlled radio volume can't be beat. You will know what I meen if you travel the open road frequently; turning up the volume at high speeds....turning it down at toll booths. Now, with this feature, I adjust it when I get in and THATS IT! Unfortunatly, for those like me, without the 3rd door, getting into the back seat is a challenge for adults, plus it lacks leg room. On the other hand, it is great for kids. It's guaranteed my next vehicle will be another GMC Sierra.