1989 GMC Sierra SLE review from North America
"Civic Killer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with this truck yet. rust issues as I knew when I bought the truck. I put a new air filter in it, new spark plugs/wires, brakes, brake lines and tires. most of this is because the truck sat for 6 months with a load of gravel in the back from previous owner. Odometer broke at 162000 so I'm guessing my mileage. turn signal/wiper arm snapped off.
I took the truck in for a tune up (spark plugs/wires look at tranny because 1st gear was holding a little too long) and I still get a up and down idle and it is most noticeable when it has been cold then started again I need help!!! my mechanic keeps looking at it last time he added a stove pipe to my intake, but it still persists! I want to know if this is normal for the old 350's. and does flipping the air filter cover actually increase (good) or decrease (bad) gas mileage?
General comments?
I LOVE my truck, thinking of adding a 2" cowl induction hood, anyone have any comments, good bad or indifferent? handling's not too bad for struts, and the rear end is LIGHT because of the fiberglass fenders.. awesome.
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| Prime vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L 350 cubic in. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2007 |