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Used 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

The biggest POS I have ever owned

Brewcrew, 11/29/2021
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This truck has been nothing but problems since we bought it 5 years ago. New camshaft because the lifters wore the original flat. New transmission at 110,000 miles, new suspension, new brakes, and now the transmission is screwing up again. This thing has been an absolute nightmare and cost us way more than if we had just ponyed up for a Toyota. Last GMC/Chevy I will ever own.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it...

Brian Franklin, 09/11/2016
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful

I am in love with my truck. I have owned many vehicles in my day, and ZERO of them have been GM, I have heard far too many horror stories. BUT, something about this truck is different. Behind its luxurious and tough looking exterior, the interior feels like a Cadillac. Everything fits very well, the logic of controls is great, and the quality of materials blows my 2011 Honda Pilot out of the water. Under the hood it sounds like a beast, I still get excited every time I start it because it makes such an awesome noise. Im at 55,000 miles and have had only one major repair (Power steering $1100) but other than that it drives like a dream. Anyone looking for a well built, good looking, and powerful truck, look for a GMC Sierra...

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5 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't buy anything else

Michael, 08/29/2018
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My GMC Sierra is a fantast truck. Whether hauling home repairs or five children, this is the most reliable source of transportation I have ever driven. I love it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love This Truck

ewrob, 06/12/2011
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

i just bought this truck and i dont want to get out of it,it has the 5.3 afm on it and i cannot tell when it switches between 8cyl to 4 i had drove the f150 which is a very good truck but i think the sierra has it beat hands down

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2 out of 5 stars

*UPDATED* 36,000 miles...Running Great

jaximports, 10/21/2014
updated 04/24/2017
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Extended Cab 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

ORIGINAL - I bought mine 6 months ago and have put 5,000 miles on it. I needed a truck for our start-up business and this one had everything I needed with a camper shell and spray on bedliner. This is my first GMC/Chevy. I'm in FL. The truck is originally from MI, so it has a bit of surface rust on the frame, from the salt up north. I plan to get it blasted and coated this year to prevent further corrosion. Other than that I average 16.5mpg with a fairly heavy foot and mixed driving. It's comfortable and I love the looks. Paint also has small corrosion spots from up north. Overall happy with the purchase...fingers crossed. **UPDATE** - Unfortunately, I had to get rid of the truck at 55,0000 miles. The ABS in the truck went out. The truck often would not go into Drive from Park - I actually had to get out of the driver's side, leave the door open, and stand on the ground while rocking the truck back and forth, then hop in quickly and pull the shifter down into Drive. It was ridiculous. I rely on my truck everyday for work, and it became wildly unreliable. I traded it in for a 2014 Tundra. Haven't looked back since - best decision ever.

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