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Used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Even better than the Chevy

Chris Davis, 12/08/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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This is the best truck I have ever owned. This is my first Full Size, but my dad has a silverado. My GMC drives just a little bit better,is a little bit quiter, and the exterior styling is the classiest out of all the trucks in the market. Nobody could talk me out of this truck and into anything else. Eventhough the 2004 Ford interior has a good design, you still couldn't pay me enough to own a FORD. The editor that rated the Sierra lost there mind, it should be alot higher than the low 8's. The only thing I regret is not getting the Z71 pkg.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

So far So Good

Joe , 07/02/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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Bought used for 10,500. Low miles 56k. My first real truck. I didn't want to afford a Tundra so this fell in my exact range of price. Drives like a truck and runs like a truck. Its been strong for the couple months of ownership. The seatbelt squeked but some wd-40 after taking off the plastic clip cleaned it right up. BEWARE of installing aftermarket cd players in here. I had to pay 120 dollars for a wire harness do my air bags and door chime worked! The truck is roomy and fits side and rear passengers very well. The spare tire holder under the truck won't work but hey, for the price could not beat it. Looking forward to 4wd this winter and owning a nice big truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best GMC Yet ! There is no competition!

Towers, 05/09/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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I have owned ford, Nissan, and GMC. My last GMC (2001) was a great truck (SLE ext cab 4x4), but it needed a larger engine and a leather interior. The 2003 was what I was hoping for. Plenty of power, great ride, creature comforts, and can still haul two yards of topsoil. I can look good taking my wife out to dinner and still get the rugged use of a truck!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good Truck

Geoff2, 01/26/2004
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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I traded in a 2002 Z71 silverado for this 2003 Z71 Sierra(new). I was suprised to find the same annoying rattles that I had fixed on my 2002. The windshield rattles, which is because of the exterior window trim. The doors sqeaked, which is because GM is to cheap to oil their doors at the fatory. Other than the annoying issues that took one trip to the dealership I couldn't ask for a better looking,riding and performing truck. Hopefully GM doesn't decide to cheapen it up down the road!

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1.25 out of 5 stars

Poor Ride with wheel vibration

Timmcp, 07/03/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
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After about one week of driving, the truck began to vibrate excessivly especially on concrete freeways. Took it in 4 times, each time the wheels were way out of balance. They can't figure it out. They think that maybe the tires are moving on the rim. These are Bridgestones on aluminum wheels. It turns out that you may get Bridgestones or Firestones(same ones recalled by Ford) depending on what they have laying around at GM. It is made worse by a poor suspension design that does not perform well at highway speeds. At this point the tires are still out of balance and the dealer doesn't know what to do or what is happening.

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