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Very Pleased
Richard Smith, 07/08/2010
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Overall I am very pleased with this car and would prefer it to the rest in the bunch. The RAM did have a slightly better ride, but the towing capacity just wasn't up to par. There are several annoying things though: 1.The dash and center stack are kinda ugly and just dont look right 2.The headrest are in a akward position 3. The steering wheel doesn't telescope
StyleandComfort
lawnman24, 01/13/2013
2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2003 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 for a 2012 GMC. The truck is mocha with ebony interior. This truck is comfortable and looks very good at the same time. It was cheaper than a Ford but less powerful. I use the truck for my lawn care business and normally pull around 6000 pound trailers so the gas mileage is about 9-10 mpg without a trailer the mpg is still only 13-14. If you are pulling heavy loads you will not like the 6.0 engine. For pulling my mowers, power is sufficient but it is not for heavy loads. The truck is very reliable and handles very well. I do look forward to seeing the new body style. I hope the new trucks have at least 400 HP and 400 pounds of torque.
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It's big!
marty, 07/02/2010
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 1st 3/4 ton. I have the 6.0 gas with a 6 speed hydramatic. Everyone told me it would be a gas hog. I get an average of 18 mpg mixed driving. For a gasoline engine, it's a torque monster. I think it would pull a mountain. Very powerful acceleration, smooth and quiet for an HD truck. On a bumpy street, you will spill your coffee! It is a big, intimidating looking "AMERICAN" vehicle. Nice standard features like the satellite radio, onStar and integrated trailer brakes. My only complaint is that the cab "creaks" when you hit a harsh bump. This is a truck for real truck lovers. Volvo, Honda and Toyota drivers stay way. This is a real truck, built to do a real truck's job.
Amazing Truck
Farmboy, 01/14/2010
2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Duramax and they never cease to amaze me. They get better every generation. Im a farmer drive around 1,500 to 2,000 miles a week on probabaly 75% gravel roads and my previous ford and dodges couldent handel the roads or the mud i travel in. My Duramaxs have had the smoothest ride most comfertable to drive and in my opinion the best for pulling because of the allison transmission. Farmers are probabaly the hardest on veicles and the 2010 GMC 2500HD with the Duramax and Allison can definatly stand up to the chalanges i put it up to and my lead foot probably doesent help either.
Great "novelty" HD pick-up truck!
dmaxwellh, 08/20/2011
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
No one really needs a heavy duty pick-up with cooled seats and a heated steering wheel, but wow, this truck makes me smile! The driving dynamics are excellent, and I find the seating very comfortable, even on long hauls! The exterior look is awesome, as well.
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Andrew, 07/03/2010
2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I think it is a very good truck. But I can tell you I think a tin can has more thickness than the sheet metal used on this truck from past years. It is so thin I am amazed it is holding. I also noticed a lot of the quality is gone everything is cheaply built and poorly attached. Other than that the duramax and allison combination is by far better than Ford and Dodge.
Wow!
Tom Smith, 07/08/2010
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car is simply amazing in every single regard. Just looking at it with its chrome and black paint give me butterflies. Everything's Perfect: Exceptional Ride Quality, Excellent handling, sharp and handsome interior, macho exterior, insane towing capacities, almost unheard of amounts of torque, heated and cooled seats,-I could go on all day. This vehicle is also a charm off-road, capable of passing going through anything although Front, Center, and Rear locking differentials would help contribute to its off-roading prowess. Towing is also done in comfort and ease as the engine does not even begin to strain even under the heaviest loads. I would not think twice about buying another one.
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Drew , 02/23/2010
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was missing my truck and the GMC 2500HD was the fit for what was ailing me.I looked at fords dodges and toyotas and the GMC just looked and felt like it meant business. Ride is good for a HD and the acceleration is great.I seam to be able to achieve approx 18-20 mpg with mixed driving,However this goes down quick when you feel the need to drive spirited.Seats are plenty big enough for 6 foot tall 260pnd man.Sits up higher than most in class and on a wt comes with quite a good bunch of features,XM,Onstar PWR,WIN,LOCK. Mine has heavy duty everything and is pretty much a rolling mountain of solid steel.
Best truck I’ve had
Dustin, 02/02/2018
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. Lots of power for a gas engine. Tows our large camp trailer with ease.
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A Disgrace
P991TS, 04/27/2020
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a diesel, always garaged w/69K miles. Also washed routinely including winter,superior maintainence. The list of repairs goes on forever: computer reflashes, glow plugs, fuel injectors, throttle body, steering column, all parts of the diesel exhaust system. It needs a new air conditioning compressor, and now the ultimate insult - rust above both rear wheel wells. Body panel rust problems went out in 1977 when manufacturers went to galvinized body panels. GM is so incompetent they don't put decent rust proofing on their trucks (serious rust also under the hood on the hood latch). Big mistake buying this truck, poorly engineered,QC and manufacturing below par. Tells you what GM thinks of its customers
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Great Truck
Ted, 11/30/2009
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have my new 2500HD 4W for a month now and very pleased. Overall truck is superb and beats the heck out of my older Dodge. Pulls my boat like it's not there. Ride is good and mileage is running avg of 17 mpg. I got the split buckets with console and love it. Ditto the comment that tires could be a bit larger. Really very happy with the purchase.
Best truck I have seen, tested all
marconi306, 10/03/2010
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I use to own a 2008 Dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi, and put 40,000 miles on it in less than 2 years. Fairly happy with that truck, and I have not encounter not even one single issue. Looking for more power, and better style, more options/better comfort/better quality, so I've tested all of them out there. The only one which satisfied my demands was the gms based on manufacture options that was installed like on board info system, back-up camera and sensors, on star system, teptronic 6 speed, auto-lights, shift turn-signal on the mirrors and more cabin space. So far after 9 months I'm very very satisfied with the quality and performance. I highly recommend to anyone this brand name gmc.
ONLY GMC for ME!
bobdennis@yahoo.com, 11/08/2016
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2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The best truck on the road...and off! After 5 years my truck still performs better than all the others and it's a stud!
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Loving every minute
2013duramax, 12/17/2012
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 27 people found this review helpful
Love this truck! Not only has there been attention to detail, but no detail has been overlooked. The 6.6L V8 Duramax coupled with the Allison 1000 6 speed tranny is awesome. The comfort level is excellent. Mine is an SLT Crew Cab standard box, Steath Gray with light tan leather. Very impressed with the high tech electronics and trailer brake controller. Although I have not purchased a new truck in over 10 years (my last new one was a 2002 GMC Sierra SLT Duramax) the sticker shock was tolerable! I would recommend this truck to anyone that regularly tows or hauls a sizable load. We have a 29 foot 5th wheel and use it often. I cannot say enough positive things about this rig - Buy One!
Well-built truck
sierra, 03/09/2010
2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2010 2500hd 6l gas truck with 6 speed tranny, i am very pleased with the towing and ride quality of the truck, it pulls the 7000 pound trailer with ease, i would recommend this truck for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative rather than diesel.it has 200 km but i am sure fueld milage will improve, currently said 14 mpg highway towing 10 mpg, but not broke in yet.
Great Truck
Bud H, 05/06/2010
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This my first 3/4 ton truck. Now have 9000 miles on the clock. I have owned about ten 1/2 ton trucks over the last 40 years. I have owned mostly Ford trucks. GMC has really done well with this truck. It is the 6.0 gasser. I haul a travel trailer and perform routine around the house hauling. The powertrain and load performance difference between the GMC 1500 5.3 and 2500HD is huge. I get better gas mileage pulling a trailer with this truck vs. my 2008 GM 1500 5.3 gasser. I have been getting 17mpg on the highway without a load. 11 mpg pulling a 7000lb trailer on the highway. I believe the GM HD trucks are the way to go with either 6.0 gasser or the Duramax / Allison combination.
Loyal GMC Guy is back
LoyalGMCGuy, 07/18/2010
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 30 people found this review helpful
I owned an early 2001 HD 2500 with an 8.1/Allison. While solid, fuel consumption, oil use, and piston slap made ownership less than desirable. After several years of Toyota and Nissan ownership, I ordered a 2011 GMC Duramax SLT Crew. The 2001 and 2011 are similar in ride and appearance, but power from the 2011 is considerably greater. The Duramax is quiet and interior noise is low. It has impressive electronics, and fit and finish appear excellent. Interior is nice but lacks appointments. Other than the large center console, there is limited storage for small items such as sunglasses. The exterior lacks tie downs and storage. This is my sixth GMC and first one in ten years. I'm back!
Would take this over a Ford any day
JackInDallas, 01/27/2009
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second GMC HD truck, and the imrpovements are too many to mention. This is by far, the best looking truck on the road. I'm averaging around 15 mpg around town and recently got 19 mpg on the highway going 85 with 2800lbs in the bed. GMC builds the best looking, most reliable, most fun to drive pick up trucks on the road.
It Seems Like a Keeper
JCM, 05/03/2009
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2009 GM 2500 with the Duramax/Allison combo. Been with Ford all my driving life. So far, a great truck. Excellent power, very quiet and greater than 20 mpg on highway when unloaded. Seems tightly made. 2008 F250 previously; a great truck but physically too large for my needs. GMC offers similar towing performance, better mileage so far and a better ride in a physically smaller package-- with diesel power. Overall, I think the GMC offering is the top overall in the 2500/250 line for daily use/driving. I was not impressed with Dodge quality; my Ford was great but meant for wide open, all day towing. GMC offered the best package with the fewest comprimises. Very happy so far.
Great truck
Carl, 06/06/2009
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased an 09 GMC 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax diesel 4WD. Came from an 08 Toyota Tundra 5.7L and the GMC can not only haul twice the weight and tow 5000lbs more but it also rides smoother when empty. It returns 20mpg unloaded on the highway and the engine note is just enough to remind you that you're driving a diesel but quiet enough to be mistaken for a gasser. The interior is also a nicer place to be than in the Toyota, with more style and materials of a slightly higher quality. The Allison transmission is very smooth and always shifts at the right times. Test drove against the F250 and found the GMC a better all rounder, that stopped and accelerated better. Payload equal.
I am a Diesel guy!!
Ken K., 06/21/2019
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a tough, dependable truck with a long life expectancy, this is what you are looking for.......... Let's start with the only negative. This truck is a two wheel drive and it does create some issues. If you hookup a trailer, you can get stuck on level ground in the grass, if it is wet. I am running high quality street tires, and they are great tires, but the low end torque is so good that it is difficult to get it moving on a wet, non-paved surface. Once it is moving, you are good. I am running a Bully Dog BDX programmer. It doesn't provide as much HP as my Triple Dog in my 2004 truck, but it still has plenty of get up and go. I have triple gauges on my pillow. With the BDX, I run a consent 5 psi of boost at cruising speeds, but when you need to go, it drops a gear and JUMPS to 30 to 35 psi. It's NOT an "out of the hole" dragster, but it will perform when you need it too. SLT package means all the creature comforts, and they are accommodating. They ride is firm to say the least, and it can be rough depending on the condition of the road. I have a rear air brag suspension (after-market), and it's probably time for new shocks. And there is the typical GM issues, cracks in the dash from the sun,etc. I am averaging 18mpg with the BDX chip. I can get that up to around 24mpg for just highway driving. I have added an auxillary full tank in the bed of the truck that let's me go about 1200 miles between fill ups, which is about 71 gallons of fuel between both tanks. And finally safety. I am weighing in around 7300lbs, which puts me at double the weight of most vehicles on the road today. Law of physics are on my side with regards to accidents.
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Great looking truck
Don hirst, 03/22/2018
2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Needed the longer 6.5 bed, so went with the extended cab, couldn't work with the smaller bed, had a young son that could handle the smaller back seat, now he's grown, so bought a crew with a 6.5 bed. Works for me !
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HD GMC truckster
Randy Huckabey, 06/08/2021
2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It will not fit in a normal garage...too long. Gas mileage is 11-13 mpg. That being said, I have done nothing but maintenance. The truck has the gas 6.0 motor and 6 speed tranny and 4 wheel drive. I pulled a 30’ 5th wheel camper with no problem. The camper was about 8K pounds. I chose the gas motor because I wasn’t going to use the truck to pull a camper or big trailer every day. The diesel version was another $10K and it takes a long time to justify a diesels little bit better fuel mileage. So far the truck has been great. It is comfortable to ride in and will tote whatever you put behind it or in the bed. I pulled a gooseneck trailer loaded with 14 power poles. No rush, but no problem. The electric brake controller and the engine tranny did fine. The power window controls are susceptible to failure.
2013 HD2500 Denali Diesel
S.D., 03/14/2018
updated 09/23/2021
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Only thing I really dislike is the interior storage the pockets on the doors are basically useless specially with the doors closed, the center console on the Denali is a joke the hydraulic lifts break easily and have a tendency to trap unwanted items. The back seats lift up and further demonstrate GMC' interior designers were a sleep at the wheel continuing the zero storage theme. my sons Nissan Armada interior storage puts this 70k unit to shame. Other than that it pulls great I like the 500-600 mile range. Current mileage 35000. Times to dealership 2. Tire monitor went bad and for a recall item. Couple more trips to dealer, one said turbo is going out , took to different diesel mechanic added additive engine light went off after driving several miles. Light knob gets hit by knee when climbing in, as stated earlier not really impressed at all with this vehicle. For 70k keep in mind this was in 2013 joke
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2009 gmc sierra 2500HD slt
Brian, 11/02/2009
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my gmc for 2 weeks now and i am glad to say i have made this decision. I have gotten the duramax and sllison combonation and it is unbelievable. I owned a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500HD and needed to get a diesel. With this type of economy i figured that this is the time to act.We have gotten it for a respectable price. This truck is great to go through the dirt or just to drive around the city.
2010 GMC 2500 HD
Chris Downey, 07/26/2020
2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought the truck new and special ordered it. It has 140,000 miles. It has been a great truck without any problems at all.
Great truck for what I paid
Nick G, 07/21/2017
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Look for cruise control for some unknown reason my truck came without it
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2011 3500 HD
Omer Tourigny , 01/24/2022
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Diesel Z71 . I am very very happy with it performance and durability is wonderful. The Duramax is a gentle engine it will definitely do anything you want but just take care of it . My truck is a pleasure truck pulls my heavy fifth wheel very well and well balance. My only complain is the interior poorly designed and very cheap looking. I am proud of my GMC Sierra HD and I never regret buying it.
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Shake your money maker
Werkaholic, 02/28/2024
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4dr Extended Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Really a great purchase and totally paid for itself. Should be 4.5 stars because she left me stranded once, and GM build quality was 3 stars. Really low maintenance, materials are 6 stars. Rustproofed and still solid. The failures cracked exhaust manifold, bent when built hydraboost tube which cause a hard to find mini-leak. Eaton 3:73 carrier housing cracked when I was backing uphill with 3ton trailer at lockup transition from ice to dry pavement. Transmission left me stranded @ 116k miles. Transmission shop said he had never seen friction plates loose all surface material. I towed 3tons daily but never beat my GMC. It handles straight & true, ride is solid, none of the wavy feel I found in competitors HDs. Cheap tires tires don't last, get Michelin, Generals, BFGs. She's a WT, and in hindsight, I would opted for a SLT. She's been to Canada to Georgia and most places between, sometimes with my family in secure comfort.
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Great truck
Shane, 05/13/2024
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got this truck. High mileage but in excellent shape. Is really a good running truck with 330000 miles on it.
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Excellent for towing 5th wheel
Constant Adventure, Wyoming, 04/26/2025
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved this truck the first time I test drove it ... I was used to Fords and could certainly feel the GMC was higher quality. One of the best trucks I've ever had! Been to over 20 states with over 200k miles ....no problems.
Sexy eye pleaser built tuff unmatched by any!!!
Jimmi Love, 10/10/2022
2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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This vehicle offers incredible power, but lacking no comforts with the DVD system and streaming your family can enjoy the conference of home while taking long and extra safe trips to your upmost for destinations handles incredibly well no Blindspot’s and catches everyone’s eye on the road. this vehicle was well engineered American made with a fully box frame has no flex like all other trucks or one of the trucks on the market only disadvantage is if you have a heavy foot you will pay the pump but he will sacrifice no safety or power while doing so my motto is if you can’t afford it don’t drive it
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GMC 2500 HD future classic
Tim Bailey, 03/30/2025
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a solid truck that checks all the boxes; 2500 HD, crew cab four door, 4x4, 6.0L.
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New RV hauler
Lindy, 03/29/2020
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you want power plus comfort, a fully equipped GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali meets every demand. And this from a committed Ford guy.
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