2001 GMC Sierra C3 Review
Price Estimate: $3,415 - $5,820





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Class leading power, full-time all-wheel-drive, upscale amenities.
Cons
- Premium price.
What’s new
The extended-cab C3 is an entirely new truck based on the Sierra 1500 half-ton full-size pickup. Its 6.0-liter V8 makes it the only GM half-ton truck available with this engine. Sharing styling cues and feature content with luxury GMC SUVs, think of the C3 as a Denali pickup.
Edmunds says
A pickup lover's dream truck with a price that will likely keep it that way.
For sale near Pell City, AL
1 listings
- 137,797 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6'7” bed, 6l, 8cyl
- Premier Auto (1,644 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
11 Combined MPG (10 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2GTEK69U011363526
Stock: 363526
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-19-2025
Vehicle overview
At first you might dismiss the all-wheel-drive C3 as just another gussied-up Sierra with a few doodads and some fancy leather seats. Not so. The C3 is a unique truck with several exclusive features not available on any other full-size half-ton Chevy or GMC pickup.
To some extent it could be compared to Ford SVT's F-150 Lightning in that it has a top-tier engine that can't be found in any other truck. From there, it's packed with luxury features that make it very comparable content-wise to GMC's Yukon Denali SUVs.
The 6.0 liter engine is the same as those found in the Denali SUVs. The only difference is that the engine in the C3 gets 5 extra horsepower and 5 foot-pounds of torque, likely due to different exhaust system configurations between the Denalis and the C3. Impressive in any light, the C3's engine makes 325 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and a stout 370 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. Upgraded from standard Sierra (and Chevy Silverado) pickups, the C3's four-wheel disc brakes use larger 45mm twin-piston rear calipers borrowed from the heavier 2500-Series truck parts bin to bring the C3's braking capability up to snuff with its acceleration and cornering abilities.
While the C3 might not be as quick as a Lightning, one thing's for sure; you have the Ford well covered in the towing department -- the C3 can handle 8,700 pounds, while the Ford SVT entry can tow only 5,000.
Several other features are standard on the C3 including GM's OnStar personal-assistance system as well as leather seats, a six-disc CD changer with six speakers and rear seat controls, a trailer-towing package, a soft body-color tonneau cover, remote keyless entry, 17-inch wheels, and fog lights integrated into the front fascia.
The plush C3 cabin is loaded with more luxurious features putting it on par with the luxo Denali SUVs. Standard are six-way power seats for the driver and front passenger, a memory system for two preset seat positions, articulating headrests, and inboard armrests. The C3 also has an airbag deactivation switch for the front passenger seat.
The C3 is a nice package because it essentially equips a half-ton truck with a three-quarter-ton engine. And the driving experience is certainly a pleasant one as the C3 travels quietly but with a nicely firm ride to keep you on the road. It also brakes confidently, grips the pavement with more aplomb that you would expect from a 5,000-pound truck, and it has enough squirt to make you realize that this machine isn't equipped with an average V8.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Alabama
$305/mo for Sierra C3 Base
Sierra C3 Base
vs
$209/mo
Avg. Large Truck
GMC Sierra C3 Owner Reviews
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4.88 out of 5 starsLove This Truck, 09/08/2008
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
This truck is the king of half tons. Possibly due to the fact is it more HD than half ton. 6.0 motor is a stout, suprising power plant. The trans shifts smooth. Never do you feel it doesnt have enough there when passing. Hauling a boat? No contest hands down best gas motor truck for the job. Hemi who?
sweet truck
5 out of 5 starsdeanasdaddy, 02/03/2012
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I bought my c3 new have 56,000 mi on it, I use only synthetic castrol oil. I get 19 mi to the gallon i have been to fla. and back to new england twice and its been pure pleasure.
Great Car !
5 out of 5 starsmplug316, 11/03/2002
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Great appearance and performance, no
problems at all. I would recommend
this car to anyone!
Perfect truck
4.88 out of 5 starsSTEVEN1398, 12/20/2008
2001 GMC Sierra C3 4dr Extended Cab AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I bought this truck when it was two years old and had 65,000 miles on it it now has 200,000 miles on it and never had a problem of all the cars I own this is the funnest one to drive I love it the awd system is 10 times better than a Z-71 I love this truck period
2001 Sierra C3 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $38,370 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 11 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $305/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 8,700 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sierra C3 include:
- Alarm
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