Used 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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A real long term test
motorbones, Nevada City, CA, 12/24/2013
updated 12/27/2016
GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
After 13 years and 252,000 miles, i think it's time a write a review. The engine is all original, and runs as good as the first day. The transmission failed after 150,000, but the new one is flawless. Aside for the normal consumables, I have had to replace one wheel bearing. That's it. That, and the fact that I have two rather expensive cars sitting in the garage, but my wife always prefers the "truck" for it's comfort and ride quality. I'm sure someone out there will beat me up on how much better they're doing with their Ram or Ford or Toyota, and I can't fault them... I don't know those trucks. But this truck doesn't show any signs that will give it up any time soon. Thanks to Edmunds for the opportunity to provide my last review at 279,000 miles. My last because it's been passed along to a father who needed to haul his son to all the bike races around the state of California. At that time the truck was still flawless, and I was very confident it would soldier on for them.
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I love this truck
drgroth1, 02/10/2006
GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have driven this truck cross country several times, a few of these trips required towing another car behind. I went through Colorado and had no trouble keeping up with the rest of the traffic even though I was fully loaded and towing a loaded car behind me up the mountains. I have driven in snow in Minnesota and even though I do not have four wheel drive I did not have any problems, I did have snow tires installed. I get 20mpg, which is great for a truck. I cannot say enough good about this vehicle.
Good truck with lots of extras
art5121, 04/19/2002
GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have 11,500 miles on this 1-year old truck. I've owned many vehicles in my 25 years of driving, and honestly think this is the best truck on the road. The ride is smooth (better than many cars), the 5.3 liter engine is strong, and the fuel mileage beats the heck out of a Dodge. I've owned Chevy and GMC trucks before, and I agree with many other people who say the re-design of these vehicles put them in a class to be envied.
Rusting away
Brian, 11/07/2009
GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had fuel line, brake line rust problems, I have also had rear brake problems having 4 sets of brakes on the rear since purchase. Very disappointed in this truck. Steering noise problems. And from talking with other owners these problems are common place with GMC and Chevrolet 2001 trucks.
Problems to plan for
pretell, 06/24/2004
GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 2WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Be aware that when you get your GMC, on the freeway or expressway that you will feel "freeway hop". This is a problem that GMC knows about but will do nothing to fix. Because most people will not test-drive a new vehicle on a freeway, this is a problem that will not show up until that first time you drive your new truck on the freeway, and think the alinement is out, and take it back to the dealer, only to be told that GM is aware of the problem, and put a lot of weight in the rear of the bed. Contacting the 1-800 number did not produce any results either. Hope this helps at this one other person before they buy.
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