1993 GMC Sierra 2500 - Good Strong Truck
The truck was built strong and lasts long. The cloth interior has held up well over the past 20 years, The truck has close to 200,000 miles and still runs strong. Some problems with the electrical system. Only have had to make minor repairs considering the truck is over 20 years old. This truck has been a great work truck, reliable and has stood the test of time.
The truck was built strong and lasts long. The cloth interior has held up well over the past 20 years, The truck has close to 200,000 miles and still runs strong. Some problems with the electrical system. Only have had to make minor repairs considering the truck is over 20 years old. This truck has been a great work truck, reliable and has stood the test of time.
A fun experience was taking the kids out for their first four wheel drive experience. We went to the 'compound' - a big area that was meant to be turned into a residential neighborhood but the project was put on the back burner mid way through. Half the area is paved streets, the other half big dirt hills. We threw the kids in the bed of the truck and went up and down the hills. Now they can't... (more)
A fun experience was taking the kids out for their first four wheel drive experience. We went to the 'compound' - a big area that was meant to be turned into a residential neighborhood but the project was put on the back burner mid way through. Half the area is paved streets, the other half big dirt hills. We threw the kids in the bed of the truck and went up and down the hills. Now they can't get enough.
The top positive thing about the truck is the engine. Frame and body are in excellent condition, no rust and works great for towing. My favorite part was having a truck big enough to pull other vehicles out of trouble. I've pulled many other trucks and cars out of ditches, mud pits and what not. Extended cab is great for the kids. A little snug if you try putting an average size adult in the back seat but still doable. The bed of the truck is great for hauling.
The top positive thing about the truck is the engine. Frame and body are in excellent condition, no rust and works great for towing. My favorite part was having a truck big enough to pull other vehicles out of trouble. I've pulled many other trucks and cars out of ditches, mud pits and what not. Extended cab is great for the kids. A little snug if you try putting an average size adult in the back seat but still doable. The bed of the truck is great for hauling.
The main negative thing about the truck was the dashboard. Over time the sun damaged and wore down the plastic. The dashboard cracked and broke in several places. Gas mileage is not good, but what do expect for a large truck.
The main negative thing about the truck was the dashboard. Over time the sun damaged and wore down the plastic. The dashboard cracked and broke in several places. Gas mileage is not good, but what do expect for a large truck.
1981 GMC Sierra 2500 -
The GMC is a workhorse! If you want a heavy duty 4x4, an old GM isn't a bad place to start. I really like the dependability of this truck. It rides very smooth. I just wished it got better gas mileage. I have driven a Chevy, Ford and Dodge and would rate this truck above all of these in all areas. It's also a great car you can drive daily. The 4.3 Liter V6 is a large V6 that is easy on the gas but powerful enough for what you want. Mine has a step on the side which I love. It provides great accessibility for the bed with one step. The interior is also great! Super comfy bucket seats, a working AM/FM radio and lots of leg space! What more could you ask for? I've had this old girl since 1981, and she definitely owes me NOTHING. I essentially bought her from my grandma when I was 18 and n... (more)
The GMC is a workhorse! If you want a heavy duty 4x4, an old GM isn't a bad place to start. I really like the dependability of this truck. It rides very smooth. I just wished it got better gas mileage. I have driven a Chevy, Ford and Dodge and would rate this truck above all of these in all areas. It's also a great car you can drive daily. The 4.3 Liter V6 is a large V6 that is easy on the gas but powerful enough for what you want. Mine has a step on the side which I love. It provides great accessibility for the bed with one step. The interior is also great! Super comfy bucket seats, a working AM/FM radio and lots of leg space! What more could you ask for? I've had this old girl since 1981, and she definitely owes me NOTHING. I essentially bought her from my grandma when I was 18 and never looked back. Abused thoroughly in high-school, she now rests peacefully in my backyard, waiting for me to do a ground-up restoration.
One of my fondest memories with this vehicle would have to be taking my friends out to the beach in North Bend, opening the bed, placing some blankets inside, and laying down to watch the waves and seals.
One of my fondest memories with this vehicle would have to be taking my friends out to the beach in North Bend, opening the bed, placing some blankets inside, and laying down to watch the waves and seals.
A great daily driver. I don't have to worry about it breaking down a bunch or not starting. Even though it's old, it's dependable and still has plenty of fight in it! Incredibly awesome ride, has great power, and is very dependable. I love the reliability, how comfortable the seats are, and somehow it can still be sporty. Other great features about this truck would have to be that it definitely stands out. It's a one of kind looking truck that you can't mistake on the road! It's super comfortable for having 30+ year old bucket seats in it! It was, and probably if you can find it still is, ... (more)
A great daily driver. I don't have to worry about it breaking down a bunch or not starting. Even though it's old, it's dependable and still has plenty of fight in it! Incredibly awesome ride, has great power, and is very dependable. I love the reliability, how comfortable the seats are, and somehow it can still be sporty. Other great features about this truck would have to be that it definitely stands out. It's a one of kind looking truck that you can't mistake on the road! It's super comfortable for having 30+ year old bucket seats in it! It was, and probably if you can find it still is, really cheap and affordable to purchase and maintain. Parts are cheap, repairs are cheap, and installations are pretty straight forward. Don't even need to visit the grease monkeys to get her fixed back up into tip top shape. It's a solid model, can stand up to any weather, doesn't really like ocean weather though, and you don't have to worry if you get into an accident. The older models are made from metal. Worry about the other people you hit, not yourself!
It's old, so a car like this definitely needs a lot of tender love and care. Parts are older, made differently, sometimes a piece can be hard to find or difficult to install. Since these older models are made mostly from metal, they are not very weather friendly. If you have a garage, I'd suggest storing your vehicle inside whenever you aren't using it. Leaving this old metal truck out on the road in exposed weather conditions tends to rust it heavily. The rust appears to start around the tires and work its way up. It's hard to maintain, and spendy to get fixed.
Another downside to this p... (more)
It's old, so a car like this definitely needs a lot of tender love and care. Parts are older, made differently, sometimes a piece can be hard to find or difficult to install. Since these older models are made mostly from metal, they are not very weather friendly. If you have a garage, I'd suggest storing your vehicle inside whenever you aren't using it. Leaving this old metal truck out on the road in exposed weather conditions tends to rust it heavily. The rust appears to start around the tires and work its way up. It's hard to maintain, and spendy to get fixed.
Another downside to this particular vehicle is the lack of gas mileage in the older models. It has a 19 mpg average, which is entirely too low. It could use another 50 hp to be the ultimate supreme. In this day and age, it is entirely too expensive to stop and buy a tank of gas every day. Another downside is the strange weight issue it seems to have. It's very top heavy due to the high center of gravity. I would never carry anything on the roof; I always use the bed.
2015 GMC Sierra 2500 - Gets the job done.
The truck is a beast. It performs great. I have the 6.6L turbo diesel, and it runs like a champ. The overall quality of the vehicle is exceptional. It has heated seats, air conditioned seats, and great sound quality. This vehicle has early collision alert system, where if you are approaching another vehicle quickly but not slowing down, it will alert you. It alerts you by vibrating your seat and flashing red lights at the base of the dash onto the windshield. This feature has saved me a couple times from what could have been a bad accident. Couldn't be happier with that feature; however, I do have an error currently with that feature currently, and it states it needs to be reset. I've been able to haul extremely heavy loads, including heavy generators that weigh 9,000 lbs. and ... (more)
The truck is a beast. It performs great. I have the 6.6L turbo diesel, and it runs like a champ. The overall quality of the vehicle is exceptional. It has heated seats, air conditioned seats, and great sound quality. This vehicle has early collision alert system, where if you are approaching another vehicle quickly but not slowing down, it will alert you. It alerts you by vibrating your seat and flashing red lights at the base of the dash onto the windshield. This feature has saved me a couple times from what could have been a bad accident. Couldn't be happier with that feature; however, I do have an error currently with that feature currently, and it states it needs to be reset. I've been able to haul extremely heavy loads, including heavy generators that weigh 9,000 lbs. and heavy equipment, and this has been beneficial for the work that I do. The back-up camera is great on this vehicle. I'm not sure how I would park it without it. Makes maneuvering the vehicle a breeze. The truck has LED lights that light up the bed of the pickup and the sides of vehicle. This has been extremely helpful at night when you need to see.
I was pulling a trailer, and the trailer brakes were engaged. Barely felt the issue. I didn't realize till there was smoke coming of the tires on the trailer. Luckily, I was able to pull over and let them cool down, fix the issue, and had no major problems.
I was pulling a trailer, and the trailer brakes were engaged. Barely felt the issue. I didn't realize till there was smoke coming of the tires on the trailer. Luckily, I was able to pull over and let them cool down, fix the issue, and had no major problems.
The truck has great payload capacity and towing capacity, both I use regularly. It hardly feels like your towing anything. The vehicle has great sound quality whether streamed through Bluetooth or just over the radio. The LED lights in the bed and in the rear view mirrors are awesome. The driver alert system is a must. I'm happy I paid extra for it. Back-up camera is great. It works like a charm. The leather seats are extremely durable and the fact that there heated and air conditioned makes them even better.
The truck has great payload capacity and towing capacity, both I use regularly. It hardly feels like your towing anything. The vehicle has great sound quality whether streamed through Bluetooth or just over the radio. The LED lights in the bed and in the rear view mirrors are awesome. The driver alert system is a must. I'm happy I paid extra for it. Back-up camera is great. It works like a charm. The leather seats are extremely durable and the fact that there heated and air conditioned makes them even better.
I wish I had gotten a longer box. I have the six-foot bed, and I wish I would have gotten the eight-foot bed. This would greatly increase the amount I could fit in the back. It takes forever to wash this thing. The color black shows a lot of defects small scratches, swirls, etc.
I wish I had gotten a longer box. I have the six-foot bed, and I wish I would have gotten the eight-foot bed. This would greatly increase the amount I could fit in the back. It takes forever to wash this thing. The color black shows a lot of defects small scratches, swirls, etc.
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