2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD Review
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- Class-leading engines and hauling capacity, roomy interior, superior brakes.
- Unproven engines and drivetrains, cheap interior materials.
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T1,07/16/2003
This last year has been quite
another story. I've had a complete
Brake job including replacing all four
rotors which were fine 2500 miles
before. The sudden complete failure of
all four brakes cost 1600 dollars for
that. The four wheel drive switch has
gone twice causing the truck to shift
in and out of gears and fall out of
4WD. This also caused premature wear
of the U-joints, which needed
replacing. The fan motor now is going
and needs to be replaced. The engine
burns a quart of oil every 2200 miles
and knocks like mad for the first five
minutes of run time until it's warm.
The engine also knocks if I use any gas
other than premium.
brian,06/14/2003
For a top of the line truck that listed
for over $32000 new you would think the
company would put in better seats ;such
as more padding in the bottom seat and
go back to having the whole seat move
by power not just the bottom. (this is
for the cloth seat). the seats in my
1997 were more conforbly , other than
the seatr it is an excellent truck.
Bigfins,07/10/2004
The 6.0 engine knocks a little until
warm...other than that it's ok. Lacks
real pulling power, even with a 410
rear end. Tranny went out at 9700 miles.
Power window regulator at 37000 miles
($500), Rotors now acting up at 47000
(all of a sudden??)
Pampered truck. Goes to FL with a light
trailer and back annually, othewise no
strain. Hauls nothing. Looks like the
8.1 and the Allison was the way to go.
Ride was real choppy from day one. I
mean bouncey on an uneven road! Hang on
in the rear seat! GM should be able to
do MUCH better than this.
They say every HD truck is made for
200K...at what expense?
reeddallas,01/07/2003
I have owned many new vehicles from
trucks to sports cars from Prosches
(2), Corvettes (2), VW's (3), Fords
(6), Dodges (1), Chevys (2), Mercedes,
to Buicks (2). I have never owned any
vehicle that has given me the driving
satisfaction of never having a squeak,
squeal, rattle, or mechainical
problem: From dealer lot to 24,000
miles this has been an excellent
vehicle and I congratulate GM for
delivering the value.
I gave this vehicle a relatively poor
rating for gas economy but I do like
the 6000 Vortec engine and I knew the
gas requirements before I purchased
the truck: I'd buy this engine again
gas economy notwithstanding.
