2000 GMC Sierra Z71 review from North America
"My Sierra Z71 step-side has been great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The 2W/4W dashboard switch (the Service 4W light came on).
General comments?
When "Service 4W" light comes on, and/or you find it won't switch into or out of 2W or 4W reliably, and/or you get 'random' changes into 4W drive or back to 2W drive... the problem is the 2W/4W dashboard switch's soldering is bad (not the switch itself). It's called a "cold solder joint'. Just pull the switch down so you can access it and re-melt each solder connection (use a hot solder gun to melt it quickly so you don't heat the inside of the switch). That's IT. Nothing more. I know the factory in Arizona where the switch gets soldered, and I know the solderers and their QC issues!! I fixed mine myself, never had a problem since. It's the solder joints on the back of the switch. Good luck.
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| 1999 - Sierra Extended Cab 4.8 L The actual value of this truck is about the same as a Hot Wheels car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2008 |