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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Sierra 1500HD, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra 1500HD since its last redesign.
1500HD 6.0L 4x4 QuadraSteer
TexasProjectTrader, 06/28/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. The only problem I had was it was hard to find. I think the Chevy/GMC 1500HD 6.0 4x4 QuadSteer was the greatest pick-up ever built. My job requires travel, & it's a dream on long trips. Plus, it's fun to run Civics & Mustangs around town! Testimonial: It pulled a 1 ton Dodge diesel towing a 65 hp tractor & implements on a gooseneck trailer, about 500 yards out of a muddy pasture in the pouring rain. It was buried to the axles. Even when I initially freed him he still couldn't move an inch. The owner said "that 6.0 can tot the mail but" His jaw dropped when I pulled him all the way to the road. Towed a 4Runner on 20 ft. lowboy through downtown Houston with no problem.
Very Good Truck
Dwayne, 01/09/2006
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Really enjoy the truck . The interior is very comfortable and quite. The suspension is stiff making for a rougher ride when there is no weight in the box. Took the truck on vacation this summer and averaged 18.? MPG on a 2500 mile trip, not bad for a full size truck . Performance from the 6.0 litre engine is good .. towing and passing are accomplished easily..
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Chrish, 03/07/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This truck is amazing. It has more power and towing ability than I will ever need. I know what brand I'm going to stick by, I hope you all do the same.
Best truck ever!
Kyle, 02/01/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The seats are very comfortable, great for long trips. Could use more power and better mileage but it does have a 6 inch and 35 inch tires. Still has the power to spin the tires with ease. The truck also tows very well. Interior looks great with plenty of room being a crew cab.
Little white truck
7352scuba, 06/04/2008
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Tows my 4X8 trailer fully loaded (1500 lb), with 2000 lbs on the truck, no problem. Great on gas. 18 mpg on trips and 13 mpg local. My wife likes it better than our 2005 Caravan with stow and go.
great mountain climber
fudgy, 07/27/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A more comfortable real truck you will not find.It is truly what you want if it is room you are looking for.A foolishly small fuel tank and tiny tires are some drawbacks but not enough to influence you at purchase time.The vehicle is definitely designed for the drivers comfort and passengers safety the stereo is excellent and it is truly apleasure to take on long trips.
GMC 2003 1500HD
Chris#2, 07/29/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Truck Looks Awesome, has more power than an average guy will ever need. The 4x4 will take you anywhere you need to go as long as you dont drag the bottom with such a long wheelbase. I bought one with the bench seat and love the fact that we can get the same amount of people and ride more comfortable that with our previous Chevy Lumina.I wish I could afford two of them!
2003 GMC 1500HD 4X4
Kflynn, 08/04/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased to use a heavy tow truck. Does the job perfect, with no problems pulling a heavy boat. Interior could use some refinements, but other than that the truck is great.
Great Truck
JWG4, 08/05/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Only one complaint - fuel milage. I get about 15 mpg in a 2 wheel drive model.
2003 GMC 1500HD SLE 2X4
Revit, 09/02/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a real truck. It has the hauling capacity and interior space a full size truck should have. Interior is comfortable and the truck rides great on the highway. Got the front 40/20/40 bench seat and it feels like the bucket seats. They form to your body nicely. A friend that is 6 foot 2 inches tall rode in the back seat and said it was very comfortable and he wasn't cramped. The 6.0 liter engine has plenty of power.
1500 HD Family Hauler
tigereagle, 11/19/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the truck as a family and utility vehicle to replace my 1999 Sierra 1500 x-cab. The four full sized doors are a real benefit, and after the addition of side step bars, my 5'2" wife can even get into the truck relatively easily. The power produced by the 6.0L V-8 is surprisingly less than I expected. Though the truck is quite a bit bigger than my x-cab, which has the 5.3L, I expected the HD to at least have the same "get-up-and-go" as the other truck, but it falls short of this mark.
what fuel milage
pdt637, 11/30/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving this truck but it is more slugish than I expected. The average fuel milage I am getting 9.6 miles per gallon, that sucks. That on top of all the plastic on the interior is enough to make me look elsewhere for my next truck.
New truck, many headaches
Dale Parker, 12/03/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm scheduling my 7th repair visit. I have had it in 3 times for A/C (still not fixed), twice for exhaust system vibrations, twice for front differential leaks, once for vibrations in the dash, and now there is a noise from the steering. I am not at all happy with this vehicle and would not buy another.
1500 hd
jtom, 09/27/2005
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle for 2 1/2 yrs. & have put on 52000 miles. Positives: very comfortable drives more like a large car 6.0 litre engine is a brute. Bosch sound system is very nice, you will be pleased. heated seats are wonderful dealer has been very accomodating when I have recall issues handled (nothing serious) no problems...starts when i get in and does what I expect. Negatives: mileage is lousy...average after 50k miles is 12.6...and 80% of my driving is highway. dashboard squeeks and rattles...somewhere weep within the bowls of the dash...gonna let the dealer try and remedy.
Very Happy
hsk, 01/25/2004
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Quadrasteer is awsome. Good power. Great handling. Crappy gas mileage. Lags from standstill. Very comfortable, but ride is bouncy (4wd)
2003 Sierra ex-cab pickup
hkiopl, 02/01/2004
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We really enjoy driving this pickup. It handles great and has good pulling power. We get around 15-18 miles per gallon depending upon road conditions. The leather seats make for a nice smooth ride, even on rough roads. It's a sharp looking pickup and seems to be well made. The onstar system with the radio is somewhat undependable. I wouldn't depend on the telephone because of it's voice activation for numbers rarely works.
Piece of Junk!
irishlager, 12/19/2005
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck thinking it would last me a long time. I don't drive it that much, but have been to the dealer 4 times for 4 different problems. I have had a cracked transmission case, a bad steering mid-shaft, bad tail gate cables and a bad seat belt. So far everything has been covered by the warranty, but I fear what is yet to come. This such a shame. I work in the auto industry and would like to buy American, but my next vehicle will be foreign. I can't reward this.
THE BEST
GEORGEBOND, 04/21/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THIS IS A VERY GOOD LOOKING TRUCK ,QUITE AND SMOOTH .
GMC=Junk
Ed Smith, 04/28/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the biggest POS i have ever bought.The interior design is terrible and i don't see why in the world they would put things where they do.As far as performance goes not impressive at all my brother has an F-250 with the V10 that just destroys me.IF i could ever give you advice please don't waste your money on something so terrible as a GMC product.
GMC 2003 Crew 1500HD
jflythe, 05/17/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far this truck is rocking. Plenty of room and power. Typical GM plastic interior stuff in some parts but not too bad. Very comfortable ride
GMC Sierra 1500HD
jonathan iket, 01/29/2005
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The GMC Sierra is one of the best trucks I ever drove. It's not only a great pick up truck, but it's also fun to drive, and is worth every penny.
Best value for your money!
stormy, 11/21/2005
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We researched the purcase of a new truck to death, I think, and we always came back to the GMC. This truck was by far the best value for the dollars. We love our truck! The crew cab was truly the answer our need for four doors for when our folks come into town.
I am the owner
john ramey, 03/14/2006
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truck is fun to drive, has good weight providing good traction in snow. Really good steering, will get you there for sure. its a keeper. l7 mpg, runs good. Waiting for the hybrid to come out.
My Big Truck
James Jones, 11/16/2004
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My new truck has power and pleanty of room. I have been driving a toyota for the past 24 years (4cyl and manual tranmission) which were a 1981 regular toyota pickup and a 1994 4WD king cab. With older age and grandchildren new truck has all the power that I have wanted and pleanty of room. Only problem is you need to own stock in a gas station
Could be better
Ted Newman, 01/20/2005
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the truck but I think the 6.0L, at least in mine is very underpowered.
I Love My Truck
Mommy's truck, 03/24/2005
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall this is the best truck I have ever owned. I have owned Ford's , Dodge, & chevy's...I traded a Chevy Blazer for My Sierra so I would have more room & comfort for me as well as my kids. It was definitely worth it. Smooth, quiet, comfortable ride with plenty of room for 6 people. Gas mileage is around 16 mpg in the city, which is about all I got from my Blazer on the highway, so comparitively speaking for it's size it gets pretty good gas mileage! Very powerful engine, good steering & control features. If your looking for a truck that has it all then test drive a GMC...kids can even watch tv with the optional DVD player but you would lose your 6th seat! A+ to GMC .
GMC with 8' box
sheepwool, 05/21/2005
2005 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love our GMC. We have a small farm and use it for alot of work type things but also use it for our family vehecle. We have the long box option on ours though. The long box rides much smoother than the short box. It also is great for sleeping in!
Fun to drive and very versatile
Donald E. Gradeless, 05/15/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Special Ordered 2WD with all options except the OnStar and XM Radio. Commuting in city to work average 17 mph, 15 on trips, 11.8 towing 34' Avion has 4.10 axle. Will get 22 mpg @ 50 mph but who can drive 50! Several build issues & recalls but great truck except am now getting noise from the rear emergency brake drum caused by not using the parking brake and told its common problem with GM 4 Wheel Disk Brakes rusting from non use. First trip from Indiana to Ruidoso NM we averaged 12.1 going and 11.8 returning with 34' Avion in tow with temp at 112° in NM. Great fiberglass bed, electronic suspension, dual memory driver setting, free extension for the rear safty belts. Love computer display