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Denali crew cab 5.3l 4x4
Cannonbill, 08/31/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have had the truck for a month, I am up near 2000 miles. I live in North NJ and appreciate the ride of the truck with the garbage roads we have. Up in North Jersey, the terrain is all hills, almost nothing flat. In local driving, I have been averaging about 17 mpg, not bad considering the terrain and the size of the vehicle. We took the truck to the outer banks for a week, 520 miles each way, on this trip I averaged 22 mpg, fully loaded, 2 adults, 2 kids, a dog, and truck bed full of beach gear, clothes, food, grill supplies, etc, etc. this trip brought the lifetime fuel economy for the truck up to 20mpg. pretty impressive. I will admit, I monitor my driving and kept it in v4 mode as much as possible, it worked. I am impressed. While in the outer banks I saw one period of driving, the first 100 miles leaving for the way home where I averaged 25.7 mpg, slow steady state, traffic free flat land, 55mph cruising. Amazing. The trip was 11 hours each way, factoring in stops for bathroom and food. Not a single complaint, everyone was comfortable beyond compare. The connectivity was loved by the kids, as was the ability to have all the electronics charged. While the dog would have preferred a yard, even he had room to move and get comfortable. Moving up from a Subaru Legacy, this was an obvious upgrade, what is surprising is that a vehicle this size is actually more efficient than a car that weighed 2000lbs less, and had a 2.5 liter 4cyl turbo engine. Finally, the GMC dealer experience has gone upscale and every dealing I had with them, beginning to end, has been easy. No quality based issues with the truck yet, and hopefully none on the horizon. There is a steep learning curve with the technology of the truck and the personalization available, but a good long trip like that helps to sort it all out and learn what the options are.
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Terrific vehicle!
Dan Basney, 07/30/2016
updated 02/09/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have owned 46 vehicles in my life- this is my favorite. Comfortable seats, great visibility, very ergonometrically designed. Open road mileage is incredible for a truck this size. I have the 4 wheel drive crew cab SLT version. On a recent 2900 trip to Colorado the truck averaged 20.5 miles per gallon. The miles were mostly freeway but included driving in Denver traffic, traversing 11,500 foot passes, 116 degree heat in the Arizona desert and dirt roads on a ranch. I have the apple infotainment radio and navigation system in the truck, which I would highly recommend - it's the best radio and nav system I have ever seen. A bit bulky to drive around in downtown parking garages, but no better vehicle for a long road trip. I have had this vehicle now for about 9 months and couldn't be happier with it.
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2016 Sierra SLT 4WD
Russ Vaughn, 05/13/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
44 of 47 people found this review helpful
I loved this truck ...I say loved because I no longer have it. 2000 miles into ownership I had my first wreck of nearly 40 years of driving. My beautiful truck got T boned by a guy doing about 65 mph. My truck flipped with me in it and all the curtain airbags deployed along with OnStar immediately asking if I was ok. The other driver was taken to the hospital with injury's (He's doing good now) but I climbed out of the truck without a scratch. I hope that I never need the safety features on the GMC again but I can't say enough about them. btw I am on my way to buy my next GMC now.
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So far, so good (mostly)
Jesse Whittley, 12/28/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
44 of 47 people found this review helpful
I've owned my sierra for roughly 8 months now and am very happy with the truck overall. Classy interior, quiet and comfortable ride, strong acceleration and great mpg's (for a truck). One complaint that I do have is with the transmission. From time to time, the tranny will seemingly slip. Other times, shifting is very rough. These issues aren't consistent, but when they do occur, they seem to occur when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. These issues seem to be common and I've read that they are less about the transmission itself and more about the programming that determines shift points and other transmission related operations. Apparently these things have been programmed for max gas mileage and the result is less than desirable shifting. This is a tough pill to swallow considering I paid 50,000+ for the truck. I'd gladly give up 1mpg for a transmission that doesn't act like its about to fall out of the truck.
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very satisified Sierra owner
Dave Nelson, 09/10/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have researched lots of pickups, and the best one out there is the GMC Sierra. The ride, quality of all of the equipment and the quietness is second to none. I am getting far better gas mileage than the window sticker shows. Why would anyone even consider any other brand.
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No one comes between me and my GMC
Chaplain Bob Johnson, 10/04/2016
updated 04/04/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have driven nothing but GMC trucks since 1985. This truck is the smoothest, technology driven, comfortable, safest and the best GMC I have ever owned. All of my buddies are drooling. Before I would lend out my truck to friends and family to use for all sorts of reasons....now no one can use it....I'm being stingy. I'll only let my wife drive it....but she don't wanna drive it....which is just fine by me. I can't say enough about just how great and reliable this truck is. I have the Iridem Metallic color and believe me when I'm driving around town I get plenty of thumbs up. The interior even beats out my Acura RDX for features and comfort. My advise is buy one....if you can get a 2016 buy it....Kelly Blue Book says the price for the 2016 is much better and lower than the 2017 for essentially the same exact vehicle.
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Surprise Love Affair
Monteiro, 09/28/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I did my homework. I took 6 months to shop for a truck to surprise my husband with. I looked up reviews, vehicle history, manufacturer recent history, etc. My husband has always had to drive a cheap truck while I drove the nice luxury vehicle; therefore, I wanted top-of-the-line and nothing less for him. We bought it 13 months ago and we are still in awe with it. It everything we hoped it be and more.
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2017 Sierra SLT Crewcab 5.3L
benjarman, 01/11/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
love my new truck, it is very quiet at speed also fun to drive because it is very athletic on the move and has the best steering of any truck out there, the engine 5.3 feels under-powered but silky smooth, the seats are supportive and comfortable, transmission is OK not the best but I can't complain either. Interior is the best of any trucks, because it is tastefully done (not busy like Ford F150 or RAM with its painted in silver plastics) this cabin is simpler but with great materials. Best Buy!
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Hard shifting at low speeds
Mike Martin, 06/09/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck into the dealer twice and I have 6500 miles on the truck. They have done a reprogramming both times and it is fine for a week or two and then starts shifting hard again. I purchased the truck with the larger engine so that I can tow my 22 foot Airstream. When the AS is in tow it is great but not when you have to daily drive. This should not happen for the money paid for the truck.
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Solid and comfortable Silverado LT
peter, 10/07/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Not every dealership's employee (and in my case family member) discount is the same. Make sure your sales rep provides the best employee discount by checking with 3 dealerships. You would think an employee discount would be the same everywhere - nope! The truck is solid, quiet and very comfortable - it rides so well! The tailgate locks from inside or with the fob along with the doors which is a nice feature. The VVT engine is giving me 19mpg and the truck is new. So nice how the engine drops to 4 cylinders when not sensing the need for power and clicks back into the V6 when power is needed. This feature is giving me surprisingly good gas mileage. I have towed 6000 #'s with my 4.3 litre engine like it wasn't even there - very surprised with that! Make no mistake, I do not bleed GM blue just because a deceased family member worked there! This is my first GM vehicle in 9 years.
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More than I could have hoped for
Allen, 02/15/2017
updated 08/20/2021
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was able to get an SLT with the Premium Plus Package, which makes it equivalent to the Denali of a couple of years ago at a much cheaper price. Also, this is the version where they run excellent programs from time to time. I got $9,500 off the sticker. Also, go with the 5.3 liter engine. It has plenty of power, runs on regular fuel and gets as good gas mileage as the 4.3 liter 6 cylinder. BTW, the 6.3 Liter calls for premium fuel. I have my Sierra over 5 years now with 40,000 miles on it and still going strong. I've recently replaced the battery and have replaced the original Good Year tires with Michelins. I've had the brake and transmission fluids flushed and replaced. Other than that, everything else is original. I am planning on flushing the antifreeze and change the 4WD fluids.
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BOOM goes the GMC Sierra - LOVE My Truck!
J VC, 06/30/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This truck is beautiful! I call the look "Macho Chic". It performs nicely off road, and is a head turner driving aroynd town. Cabin is VERY quiet, thanks to the Bose noise-cancelling, and it is very spacious and comfortable, even for a 6'4" dude. The only "interesting" thing is the tranny seems a little sluggish pulling away from a light, but that's probably how these trucks are tuned to optimize gas mileage. By the way, i have been pleasantly surprised with the gas mileage, which is about 20/30.
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Everything you need to know about the 2016+ SIERRA
Alen Agic, 07/23/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
This is probably the only review you will need to read as I will cover almost everything. I have an extensive knowledge of vehicles and have owned 96 vehicles in my lifetime (yes, keep record of every single one) for either work, pleasure, or daily driver. Start of by saying I have owned the vehicle since September 2016 and I have almost 30k miles, so I know it pretty well. I was looking for a stylish, but yet functional truck as I do drive clients, but also go to home improvement stores quite often (both for work). This vehicle has served as a work and personal vehicle. Prior to purchasing I looked at the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevy Silverado, Nissan Titan, and Toyota Tundra. I chose the 2016 Sierra Denali because I have favored GM vehicles in the past (owned several Corvettes and Impalas) and more so because I believe it is the best looking truck in its class (towing, payload, etc didn't play that big of a role in my purchasing decision). There are MANY complaints I have about the truck after owning it and I have found out that most of the complaints I have are common ones. I am starting off with the complaints as that is what I look for first when reading reviews. Also this is the only vehicle I have ever reviewed. *Power train Concerns*: Engine - I went with the 5.3l V8 as I wasn't able to locate a 6.2l, I would strongly suggest anyone doing even any light pulling to avoid the 5.3l, calling the engine weak and under-powered is an understatement. Transmission - I was after the 8 speed transmission due to thinking it would provide better fuel economy over the 6 speed, although I am not certain, I can honestly say that the 8 speed transmission is one of the worst transmissions I have ever witnessed. The transmission is simply HORRIBLE. I took it to the dealership 3 times as I started experiencing problems around 7,500 miles, the transmission would downshift and you would hear and feel a loud thud, as if someone took a sledge hammer to the bottom of the vehicle (no exaggeration). That would happen between 1-2-3 gears and never past the 3rd. Along with the jerking of the transmission, if the vehicle sits over night and there is a variance in temperature when starting the truck and putting it in gear the transmission would slip, then quickly hold, and jerk the car - I almost took out my garage door! This is a major safety concern as someone could EASILY get injured this way. The dealership reprogrammed the transmission the 3 times I took it in, the problem still happens, not as often, but definitely still not OKAY. *Quality/Concerns*: The GM crew cab trucks have a severe problem with rail dust/rust (basically flakes of iron from when they are shipped get embedded into the paint and over time with oxygen and water it rusts and shows as little pin dot rust spots). I noticed this at 500 miles after owning the vehicle, GM offers 1 (one!) detail to remove the rust, basically what removes it is a clay bar... but the amount is so much that I still have spots all over mine after 3 professional details (even one back to the selling dealership in a neighboring state (Kirksville, MO). The shark fin antenna leaked water (driver side headliner), local dealership replaced - all is well. The passenger side taillight leaked water, local dealership replaced - all is well. At 29,450 miles and a trip I just got back from (reason for writing this review) - the truck shakes HORRIBLY going over 70 MPH! I have yet to take it to a dealership, but this is a common problem from GM, friend traded in his Silverado because it was doing it at 12,000 miles and the dealership couldn't fix the issue! We will see what my experience is and I will update accordingly. *Feature Complaints*: It does NOT have push button start, boo! This is just my opinion, but if this is your "top-of-the-line" truck, you should have this fairly cheap feature! The auto-folding mirrors, yeah they don't exist, you have to go through the settings to 'enable' them, but all that does is give you the ability to push the mirror button so they fold in, they will not fold in on their own once parking (not a big deal, but wth?). Automatic windows, the driver side goes up and down with one push... the passenger you have to hold to get it up - wow, how did GM overlook this in 2016 as my 2003 Escalade EXT had it. *The Good!* - Looks/Style, the exterior and interior are very well designed and aesthetically far more pleasing than the competition. The back bumper step, once you have it you can't go back! The soft close tail gate! In conclusion, I would rate the truck overall as a 6.5/10. I will be looking to trade it in and most likely will NOT be for another GM.
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Get ready for a nightmare
Georgie Montes, 09/11/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
The main point of a car is to get you from point A to point B safely and hopefully in a comfortable manner. Again, the main point would be the transportation part everything else would be secondary but of course a nice to have. Well this GMC does the exact opposite. You will (this is the good part) have the best-looking truck out there I can’t tell you how many times I've gotten complements on this truck and it is completely stock (no lift it does have 20" from factory). Interiors are very comfortable I am 6'8' and this is by far the most comfortable vehicle I've driven. Parking sensors and a backup camera are a big plus. Acceleration is ok I would have expected more from this engine but again it was the best looking truck in the lot. Now to essential part getting from point A to point B part. The truck has a horrible transmission problem I don’t remember the last time I drove this vehicle on an acceptable condition. The truck hard shifts (clunking), it stalls when you go from park to drive (press the gas, it revs up but it doesn’t move) it vibrates while driving (this was solve when they replace the torque converter), doesn’t shift properly ( you stop completely it goes down to second or third gear instead first so when you press the gas instead or reacting the vehicle stalls for a second while it decides it would be a good idea to go down to first gear since it was on a dead stop and then it goes), when shifting in to high gear it feels likes it goes one down and two up (very rough), etc. I've been to the dealer on multiple times. In the first visit they drain the transmission and replace the torque converter, this got rid of the vibration while driving but all the other problems remain. Seeing that didn’t really fix the problem the second time they replace the whole transmission brand new baby in there and it did nothing, the problems remained the same. Bough it back to the dealer and was told the valve body inside the brand spanking new transmission was bad (GM QA needs a six-sigma class) and it needs to be replace so I am waiting for that at the moment, that was three weeks a go and the part will ship a month from today. As every other part in this story it was on national backorder I’ll let you make your own assumptions as to why that is, mine is that they see this problems so rarely that they barely have a need to make the parts anymore. But not to worry while you go thru this whole ordeal GM will assign a friendly customer service representative (she really is) that will call you from time to time to assure your problem will be solve (eventually) and how sorry she is you are driving potentially unsafe truck while not really doing anything else. In conclusion I am telling you what I tell every persons that complements me on this truck STAY AWAY from it, buy a horse feed it properly and take it to the vet regularly and you will have a more reliable method of transportation.
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Clunky transmission
T. C., 11/08/2017
updated 11/08/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Since new , the gear shifting is very clunky like the transmission is slipping. Very noisy!! Bought the truck December 2015 ,when going 30-35 then excellerating to 55 transmission lurches backwards clunky noise then accelerates even at 30 when let off the gas then give it gas it makes a loud noise in transmission Sold it with 28000 on it, won’t buy another one. The engine is a6.2l .
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Great Value Truck
Vince in NF, NY, 08/05/2016
updated 09/07/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
2016 GMC Sierra Double Cab, standard bed, V8, Z71, SLE Value Package. GM was certainly doing some deep discounts for leasing. Sticker price from 45, down to 37. Combined with tier 1 credit, good resale value make this an excellent lease vehicle if you're not too hard on them. Initial quality seems very nice. Some soft touch materials and even some of the hard plastic doesn't look or feel cheap, feels solid. Some leather trim with cloth seats, pretty comfortable. Back seats are a little tight to get into but ok otherwise. Interior layout is adequate and the big color touch screen is nice. Plenty of storage bins, USB ports, and a 110 plug. Outside the truck looks nice, no flaws in the factory paint that I could find (onyx black) and all the plastic trim looks ok and fits well. V8 performance with the 6speed is good but I have yet to really stress it. Gas pedal is a little mushy but it's not broke in yet so we'll see. Column gear shift, trailer mode button, 4x4 knob all work as expected. Steering is a little heavy as to be expected and turn radius compared to a car is poor. Ride is truck-like, a little bouncy/firm as expected but controlled and not jarring. The big touch screen is nice with controls smartly divided between real knobs and icons on screen. Example; I have a Lincoln product and when adjusting radio, climate, it's a nightmare of push buttons and unresponsive touch screen. B/U camera is basic, no sensors, basic stereo is good. Voice control does a great job with phone and can select songs/artists. The problem with this tech is you have to know what's in your system for it to work. Surprise to me, you only have nav if your subscribe to Onstar. Truck has a wifi hotspot best suited for a minivan but connection was easy and seems to work well. Nice surprises: remote start can also turn on heated seats, you can open all the windows with the key fob (summer), favorites on entertainment use all media inputs, not just the radio. Duel climate works good. Very satisfied for now!
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Switched to GMC Denali after 12 years of Tundra
FFB, 10/10/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a city truck that in my opinion is better than an SUV if you use the bed on ocassion. I love it, handles and rates much better than Tundra in my book. Small things that made the diffrence to me: closing the doors sound short and full not like a tin can, how Tundra did. Bluetooh and entire entertainment system with car play is spectacular, better than Tundra's entertainment system, could be that Tundra was 2014 this is 2017 and technology moves rather quick. Gas consumption day and night differentce, Tundra had a 5.7 L this is a 5.3L engine same thing for me however Tundra was at 12.8 city this is 15.9 city that is my measumerment as I think when they are doing it combined gets way too interpretative and subjective. On and all love it.
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BEST VALUED TRUCK!!!
David, 05/20/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The GMC Sierra is one of the best valued trucks for your money out there. The ride quality is superior to other brands and the interior is top notch. I will mention however, that I did notice the driver side speaker cover would keep popping up, almost as if the clip wouldn't stay seated in its attachment. Besides that one minor issue the truck is flawless.
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Bought Domestic
Norman Wachtel, 07/22/2016
updated 01/31/2020
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
After 15 years of swearing off US made I'm back. Much improved quality but I have warranty work to be done that was apparent when I drove it off the lot and did not with makes from Japan, Germany, or Korea. So still room for improvement. Love the truck and my wife would rather go in it than her SL550 or my Equus Update - 7 months later with 11000 miles on the truck, I'm still very pleased with the truck. My brother and my next door neighbor both acquired Sierra Denali's after seeing mine. As to my previous comments about the warranty work, it appears that my expectations for frontal crash warning and the parking assist are greater than the vehicle is capable of providing and do not work as well as the Mercedes, Lexus or Hyundai's systems. I also lose satellite radio signal much more often in the truck than I do my other cars. Update - 13 months and 19500 miles: still the vehicle of choice for road trips or weekends down to the beach house. Still get comments on it being a great looking truck. All systems working just the way they did a year ago. Getting 20 mpg around town and 22-23 on the road. Update - 18 months 30000 miles. Still on original tires - no problems. Spent a good part of a month towing a U-Haul 6 X 12 cargo trailer, like it wasn't even back there, but at times wished the truck had the Ford trailer backup assist option. Update - 24 months 37,000 miles. Original tires still holding up. Satellite radio signal still drops more than in my Equus or SL550. Retracting step-rail occasionally sticks in open position on drivers side but corrects when a door is opened. Still meets my needs better than the Dodge, Ford, Nissan or Toyota trucks and would buy again. Update 30 months later - 44000 miles. Soft open tailgate failed $290 to fix, torque converter creates a feeling like going over a rumble strip off and on at around 60 mph - apparently a change to a new transmission fluid is a fix - truck in the shop right now for diagnosis confirmation - has been there for 3 days so they can confirm and the cost becomes a GMC service bulletin charge. Put Michelin LTX tires on it - much quieter ride than factory tires. Still very pleased with the truck but the quality is not up to the above referenced foreign makes. At this price point I don't think I am wrong to expect quality that is competitive with foreign makes, but I am not getting rid of the truck any time soon - still like it very much. Update 36 months 49000 miles. Transmission fluid/filter change under recall fixed the vibration issue. Automatic extending running boards sometimes stick open and passenger mirror sometimes won't fold closed. Same pet peeves with quality. GMC trying to get me to trade it in on a new one but no plans to do so - overall still a good vehicle with more going for it than against it. Update 39 months 57000 miles. The siren song of a 2019 Sierra Denali was too much and I traded the 2016 in. Remained pleased with the truck and my wife misses the extending pedals - not an option on the new body style.
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Too many defects
Joel, 05/11/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have had too many issues with truck since buying it. Have took it in to dealer for issues with rear camera sometimes not working (still not fixed). A/C condenser also not working (still not fixed). I've also had issues when pumping gas the nossle just clicks off as if tank is full. maybe this is due to emission laws or whatever but its annoying and i can only pump gas at certain places witch is inconvenient (also still not fixed). Many people seem to have the same issues and GM nor the dealer can admit it. Will never buy GM ever again.
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2016 GMC Denali Crew Cab 6.2
Chad Hunt, 02/25/2016
updated 09/04/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
bought this truck and have been to the dealer 11 times for repair. First repair was changing 3 of the 4 tires due to excessive road force, the truck would vibrate very bad at 70mph. Second dealer visit the truck heater does not turn off, the dealer told me this is a common characteristic of this truck, no fix but the did tell me to leave the air on at all time I will get less gas mileage but it wont be so hot in the cab, Nice? I will never purchase a gmc again!
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Nothing but trouble
Ron, 12/10/2019
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
From the time I bought the new truck, I had the problems with the brakes not working at slow speeds - - pedal depressed to the floor. GM finally sends out a letter saying they will double the warranty and fix the brakes. Naturally I was beyond doubled miles, so I paid $660 to get them fixed. Time passes, and then we get a recall, I go back to the dealer for a refund. Dealer says it is not the same issue. Seriously, your work order exactly describes the same problem causing the recall. Are you saying you replaced the wrong parts? Newest issue is the transmission just totally failed. Naturally, I am out of warranty. How does a 3 year old transmission with nothing but highway miles fail? I will never buy another GM product.
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Won’t buy gmc ever again
Georgia owner, 01/28/2020
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Transmission problems lead to truck shaking between 4/5th gears, delearship can’t fix it. Called GMC, they don’t have a fix yet. About to change a front headlamp that quit working to the tune of $1700!!!! Very much looking forward to moving on to a Ford/Ram/Toyota truck.
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Lifter issue on 5.3l engine
Paul M, 02/13/2022
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2016 GMC Sierra with just over 2000 hrs on the engine and only 130000 km - suffered major engine failure; complete lifter repair required. Less than 6 months after warranty expired; Contacted GM Canada Customer Care (Sheri S) about issue and they provided no financial assistance for a Very costly repair. I purchase that vehicle new and always had GM perform scheduled maintenance. Also purchased additional bumper to bumper warranty from GM, it seems GM does not recognize that warranty but, only the factory warranty; wish I would have known that before spending several thousands of dollars on that warranty. Would not recommend GM products and will not buy any again. There is no way a properly designed and made vehicle should suffer that type of mechanical failure after that amount of use.
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2016 SLT 4dr 2wd!
mookdoc, 08/24/2016
updated 08/26/2019
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It's big and it's beautiful! There are basically 3 trucks to decide from? Ford, Chevy, and Ram all will probably do more than most will ever use it for other than Contractors etc. The GMC does not have all the far out electronic DO DADS the Ford has. If your looking for the easiest use of HVAC,RADIO,PHONE etc get the GMC! If your looking for the quietest and best electric steering get the GMC! The bottom line is 4-5 years later I will guarantee you the 5.3l or 6.2l will be giving you know problems and the ecoboost will have already nailed your purse in expenses! Plus, I getting 21mpg's in Phoenix with AC on all year!
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Try a company that has a better warranty
Jeff, 02/21/2019
updated 03/04/2021
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
3 year's old major problems each year most not covered. Avoid GMC if you can...
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Stepping up to Sierra from Silverado
Pat Gilman, 12/26/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was a Silverado owner since 2001 - 2017. This time both my son and I agreed the Sierra has a number of upgrades of the utilitarian Silverado. The ride is even quieter thanks is part to the noise dampening in the wheel wells. The front seats are very comfortable while the back seat is well, there. This has many little extras; 120 volt outlet, backup camera, Android/Apple Play, heated seats, leather covered dashboard, garage door openers, LED lights, great phone audio, wifi. Along with all these creature comforts, I feel like I am in a truck because it stance / presence. It's no wanna-be truck, it has some great power.
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Denali 6.2 amazing and impressive
Brandon , 01/16/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best truck I’ve ever owned hands down. Comfortable, quiet and smooth. 6.2 tows the big camper with ease. Amazing gas mileage for such a big engine. Up to 24 on the open highway. 28k no issues yet.
Gut Sick
Mellisa , 10/19/2022
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 and it is loaded. I absolutley fell in love with the truck from the first time I seen it. It had 60 thousand miles on it when we bought it, I have never had to do anything besides put a new battery in it and of course the maintenance on the truck. I cant say that now. I have health issues and that is one reason we bought this truck because we thought it was dependable and would get me to and from doctors. Well about two weeks ago on my way home from the doctor it started like shuddering like crazy, I thought i wasnt going to make it home. I had it checked and I be [non-permissible content removed] if It isnt the torque converter and the transmission , it is slipping from 1st to 3rd gear and it has metal shavings in the fluid. GMC advised me it needed a new transmission. NOW you talking sick I am sick. You pay 30,000 dollars for a used GMC with that less miles on it and it dont last and GM want do nothing about it now folks that makes you GUT SICK>>>>
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Nice
Chris, 08/27/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a 2011 Sierra SLT. Just got my2016. I kind of miss my real truck feel. This truck while exceedingly nice, does not feel truck like.
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Leaf springs and shocks
Matthew Morin, 08/25/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this brand new pickup and the leaf springs make more noise than my 2013 that had 165,000 miles on it The dealership says its dirt,, they cleaned and re-torqued the leads and I think it's worse So no it's not dirt the leafs suck in These trucks Ooh and wow just cleaned this vehicle Gmc stop being cheap with your leather seats,,where u cannot see next to consel is fabric Why cheap out
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Cold day hot truck
Thomas Rockford, 11/15/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Do your research. We narrowed our choice to 2 different trucks. After checking both out we chose the SLT. We think we made a good decision.
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Elevation Edition
Pak Him, 06/10/2016
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 24 people found this review helpful
I live in Canada and the Elevation Edition just arrived for 2016. Great looking truck with the Elevation package. Tons of compliments. The engine provides just enough power for how i use the truck and the cylinder management works great. Shopped other trucks but no one else provides such a good looking truck in the same trim and price.
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Third Sierra of the three I’ve owned
Eric Pedersen, 09/09/2019
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned an ‘08, ‘13 and now this ‘16. All were 5.3L four wheel drive. This 2016 is the best of the lot. The Denali package makes it the quietest and the eight speed transmission the best performing. The six speed in the 2013 was a dud, always lugging the engine, uncomfortable six to four downshifts when you needed some power, and lower gas mileage the even my ‘08 with the four speed.
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Has been a great truck!
Tom D, 03/15/2020
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This 4x4 truck with the 6.2L and 8 speed transmission has been a revelation. 420hp and with a best 29.2mpg over it's 38,000 miles documented! Normal driving almost 20mpg is amazing for 4wd. Best handling for its generation (I test drove them all), heated seats and steering wheel, plenty of power ports and no problem towing my almost 11,000 pound trailer. Highly recommended!
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Great truck
KDA, 01/29/2021
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My SLT Sierra 1500 is powered by the 6.2L, which has awesome power. The 8 speed transmission is another story, as it tends to hunt for gears too often, which is a common complaint. It is well equipped with heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel and dual climate control. The interior fit and finish is very nice. Exterior styling is great too.
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Got a great Shorty-Sporty & lovin’ it!
Bryan R., 09/29/2022
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my ‘16 GMC reg cab & short box (shorty-sporty) couple weeks ago second hand from previous owner & really like it so far. I’ve owned GM trucks since 1980 and have never had issues with ANY OF THEM! My ‘16 is really sharp in all white and got my dealer to install the levelling kit so rear-end is now same height as front. Haven’t owned it long enough to know how my mileage is but, power sees just fine. Only thing I’m not too enamoured with is the interior is kind of plain but, it is the lower level so, shouldn’t complain…. I knew what I was getting before I got it. Wouldn’t DREAM of getting a Ford or Mopar truck …. never driven a Toyota truck so don’t have an opinion.
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1500 Sierra
Jerry Gonzalez, 09/28/2016
updated 03/28/2017
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great suspension. Some plastic parts on interior seem to break too soon
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Good MPG for a V8
Earl Red, 07/06/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Double Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good truck overall and is very good towing 5,700 lb travel trailer. Transmission is a bit sluggish at times. Quiet ride, but can bounce over bigger potholes, railroad tracks, etc. Hope it will be as realiable as Tundra, but doubt it.
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Best truck I've driven
John, 03/15/2018
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had several Chevrolet LTZ's over the years but this truck is way better. So many upgrades and I still keep finding more. The ride is like cloud. Plenty of power even though I have it lifted and large tires.
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1 Sharp GMC
Daniel, 02/06/2019
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far no issues except the wireless charger
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2016 GMC Sierra
Dave Robinson, 07/25/2019
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of vehicles out there. Learning all the differences takes a while so you can do a good comparison of choices. They are expensive even for a 3 year old truck. My plan is to drive it to the end of its life. My last one went 270K.
Love my Jimmy from day 1
Steve from Colorado, 04/02/2021
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Loved if from the moment I first drove it. Few small issues Front driver wheel hub assembly went out at 39,000 miles, and transmission completely failed at 42,000 miles luckily 4 days before power train warranty expired. But outside of that best truck I have ever owned and second Sierra(2009 SLE). Love all the gadgets ant the power from the 6.2 is awesome. Will drive this truck till it dies.
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Awsome!!
Joe, 08/29/2022
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Double Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not the greatest on gas but a great truck non the less.