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5 out of 5 stars

GMC Denali

RES281, 04/06/2004
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is an awesome vehicle, I will never by a FORD again. This is the best truck I have ever owned and plan on getting another soon.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Rig!

Brian Laine, 10/22/2003
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is a very well designed vehicle. It combines a very comfortable, luxurious driving environment with the ability to tow heavy trailers. Since a lot of stuff is included in the standard package, I got more accessories than I might have bought if they were priced separately. I really like Quadrasteer.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2004 Sierra Denali

mabco, 04/03/2004
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This truck is extremely inpressive. After 15 years of driving a BMW I wanted something totally different and fun to drive - the Denali is all I hoped it would be in a full-size truck. People notice it and it turns heads. The QuadraSteer is an absolute must and is everything you hoped it would be - simply amazing. With dealer incentives and some negotiation, the Denali can be had for around $34,600 - this makes it an incredible value. If you're in the market for a top-of-the-line full size truck, the Sierra Denali should be at the top of your list. A great truck.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Cracked cylinder heads

shane l, 10/09/2010
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the truck it is very comfortable, and has been trouble free for 5 years, till I noticed the coolant level dropping, I figured out it had cracked cylinder heads. Took it to Boulevard GMC in Signal Hill and they charged me $170.00 for something I already knew and lied and said they took the valve covers off to inspect, when it shows no one has taken the valve cover off, (BEWARE OF THIS DEALERSHIP) GM wont help pretty much had to fix my self. I put in Bars head gasket fix and the leak in the heads went away, been 3,000 miles all I have to do is change my lifters and push-rods and should be good to go. Don't think I am going to be buying GM anymore.

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5 out of 5 stars

Has been a great truck for me

diablomtbcch@gmail.com, 06/12/2017
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck with 93,000 miles on it 10 years ago. It has served me well. When truck was lost in an accident, it had 161,000 miles. Never had a major mechanical failure. Biggest issue I had was Truck Body Controller, located under driver's, seat causing some quirks with interior lights, seat position memory, and battery drainage. That was probably a result of failed cab vents that were leaking and soaking carpet. The 4WD with locking rear was awesome! The engine was great. I towed quite a bit. It was rated at 7700 lb and frequently towed/hauled 5500 lbs up and down hills. Would have been nice to have the newer 6 sp transmission. No real complaints about this truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

GMC fan

poppy, 02/04/2004
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best in cless, best motor I have ever hade in a truck.It is my 2nd truck and the 1st thuck I got 300,000 mi out of it.

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5 out of 5 stars

best yet

underpressureinc, 03/03/2010
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck brand new, actually bought a toyota first but found the mileage and power to lacking for the needs I had. this truck filled the bill alright, she has towed a trailer almost everyday and has been used as a working route truck.I have had not one problem with this truck even the tires have lasted longer than expected for stock run of the mill general tires. I love this truck but its time to move on to a new work truck I think I will do it all over with another short box gmc 1500 ! what a great investment this was for our co.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Cracked cylinder heads

Stan, 05/12/2010
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This will be my last GMC vehicle. 2004 GMC Sierra with 60,000 miles developed 2 cracked cylinder heads and also need lifters replaced. $3600 repair bill. Called GMC to complain but they didn't care.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Whatta Truck!

krakrjak, 10/26/2003
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Excellent truck. MUCH more than I expected. Good value, excellent craftsmanship. Fit and finish is up there with fine import automobiles costing $75,000+.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

High miler, still purring!

camelot4, 08/23/2012
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck 3 years ago with 120000 miles on it and it just purrs. Smooth, quiet, comfortable and even with all those miles it still doesn't burn or leak any oil. I haul a 260 gallon water tank in the back and it doesn't even phase the old girl. Just a great truck!

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