1997 GMC Sierra Z71 Regular cab SLE review from North America

Ever since I bought my truck, it has cost me a pretty penny. The door handles were the first thing to go. I have had more than 5 put in each door.

Then the fuel pump went out. That probably went out around 100,000 miles. But, I'm sure it was expected.

Then I blew the master cylinder out. That was interesting, That went out around 120,000 miles. It cost around $200 to fix, but it was alright.

I have replaced the battery and starter several times. Those things are expected to go, eventually.

I go through U joints pretty fast. This may be caused from excess mudding. But, It's worth it.

The water pump went out on me. I was driving down the road, and my check engine light came on. My temperature gage said I was running past 260 degrees. That scared me.

I have a horrible miss in my motor. I can't figure out what is causing it. It bogs down and shoots right back up to where it needs to be. When I am driving down the road it will cut out, then come back like nothing ever happened.

The power steering pump has gone out on it. I still haven't bothered to get that fixed.

The transfer case has gone out on it. I had a friend take care of that one for me.

My exhaust is always breaking at the manifold. My exhaust has broke in the same spot, more than 5 times. I think I will invest in some new pipes, because the ones I have are pretty rusty.

My radio and CD player fried in it. That probably happened because it was old, and I always have them cranked up.

I've had problems with the pitman arm and ball joints. My mechanic told me she was glad I caught her in time, before I wrecked my truck.

And my latest trouble with it is I can't keep a transmission in it. The bell housing keeps breaking right past the linkage. I have already been through 2 of them. At $1200 a piece, it gets pretty expensive.

This truck is a top of the line vehicle. I wouldn't trade it for nothing.

When it runs, it runs like there's no tomorrow. I have never lost a race with it, and it is excellent in the mud.

I think is really worth the money I have spent on it.