1997 GMC Sierra SLE review from North America
"I love this truck, needs some repairs though, but I think its worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got the truck the pitman arms needed to be replaced.
The windshield wipers do not work sometimes or not at all.
When started, especially in cold weather, there is a knocking sound, but once the truck warms up there is no problem, I have been told by a co-worker that something beside the engine needs to be tightened because it is loose.
Rough acceleration/hesitation when taking off sometimes, I have used fuel injector/carburetor cleaner and it seems to have solved the problem.
There is a leak somewhere in the radiator and occasionally I have to check to make sure the coolant isn't running dry.
General comments?
This truck has good off-road cabability, snow, mud, or rain.
It's a handsome truck, people have come up to me saying what a nice truck it is.
The front seats are very comfortable and roomy, however the backseats are not as comfortable unless you are a small child and the backseat is completely vertical.
This truck has good towing cabability.
The interior of the truck, especially the dashboard is plastic, and has a greasy look, and is a bit loose.
I can hear rattling like the dashboard is loose, or creaking sounds sometimes when driving, but it is a truck and it's an older model so its expected.
The truck has a lot of power and when accelerating at highway speeds or passing somebody I can feel it "kick" with power.
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![]() ![]() | Solid truck, well built and cheap to drive |
![]() ![]() | A good truck for around town.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 5.7 Vortec 5.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 197981 miles |
| Most recent distance | 202345 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2008 |

