1997 GMC Sierra SL review from North America
"Working man's dream GMC is PROFESSIONAL GRADE!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well at 187,000km my transmission started to not shift properly. 1st to second at 20km\h it would jerk.
If anyone one knows what this is caused by please email me A.S.A.P at vanillachill@hotmail.com.
General comments?
Well considering the mileage you have to give GM credit they have out done themselves.
Its only 2wd and I have 200horses under my foot and have lots of power from towing a FORD F-250 4X4 out of the water while launching his boat with the boat still atached.
The stereo is great I love how they put 4 speakers in a regular cab.
The engine will last a longtime too.
Mostly everyone though has transmission problems with theyre lineup of trucks.
Excellent work truck can tow up to a 5000 lb load I know I have.
This is great its not bad on fuel plenty of power low maintenance and the GM name you can trust.
I am the second owner of this truck and it has not been abused it was owned by a pest control service in napanee ontario.
I have owned many trucks and GM out does them all trust me FORD is problems and Dodge's are OK, but watch for electrical problems.
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| 1996 - Sierra SL 4.3Litre Vortec This is an excellent truck? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L VORTEC V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 181000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 187000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda MPV |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2003 |