1988 GMC Sierra KC 3500 review from North America
"One hell of a truck.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust gaskets on both sides have blown.
Replaced the thermostat a couple times.
Had to put in a new hydraulic clutch line in.
All new u-joints.
Driver side inside door handle.
Driver side front leaf spring bracket on the rear end.
Replaced the stock bumpers, and had to put new pistons and rings in and rebuild the heads, but used performance parts.
General comments?
I am a senior in high school and have my third truck, this one is the best by far. I can burn the tires in low, 1st and 2nd from a stand still, pull a stock trailer up a hill at 55 without down shifting, hook up bumper to bumper with anybody in my school and pull them around like a snow sled.
The body has started to rust out around the rear fenders and the cab corners, but the frame is still good.
I need to get a better radio, the stock one isn't very loud.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge D150 |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2004 |

